2023 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
- 64
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
67% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 64 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
67% · 43 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuel gauge.
Show complaint excerpts
Dealer/manufacturer are refusing to perform repairs for NHTSA recall# 25V-595
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
Vehicle speed control
9% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Driver was parking the car in a parking lot at a very slow speed. The car suddenly shot forward at a very high rate of speed, requiring evasive steering from trees and a fence, until the car crashed head-on into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-08-03
Also filed under Service brakes and fuel/propulsion system
Lane departure
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing warning and assist.
Forward collision avoidance
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
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I slowly turned right into a parking space, braked to stop but the car didn't stop and instead lurched, jumping forward over the parking curb and hitting a small wall. My foot was on the brake pedal the entire time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-28
Also filed under Service brakes and power train
Service brakes
6% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2025-12-05Electrical system25V595000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.
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2025-12-05Back over prevention25V744000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 43 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2023 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.