2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2021
Opened by NHTSA
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2021: 99 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 37 reportsFuel/propulsion system
18% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was pulling into a parking space at a slow speed and breaking when my car accelerated violently and caused me to go across a median and strike another parked vehicle. Police came and did a report.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control
Service brakes
16% · 16 reportsForward collision avoidance
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving on US1 near Dover, DE towards 307 South Boardwalk avenue unit 202, Rehoboth beach, Delaware, 19971. I was driving at around 60 mph and following the traffic flow.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-06
Also filed under Lane departure and steering
Power train
5% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-01-06Exterior lighting20V698000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles. The headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing for horizontal adjustment of the headlight beam.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will close the aiming caps on the headlights, free of charge. The recall began January 6, 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA15.
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2022-05-27Electronic stability control (esc)22V239000 Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-02-27Electrical system23V041000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
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2023-12-29Electrical system23V478000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V698000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 22V239000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
- Recall 23V041000 · Electrical system
- Recall 23V478000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.