MYRModel Year Report

2015 Toyota RAV4

● Typical for this model
2015 Toyota RAV4
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota RAV4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 309 complaints 2002: 527 complaints 2002 2003: 314 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 704 complaints 2006 2007: 1003 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 286 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2014: 194 complaints 2014 2015: 302 complaints 2015 2016: 234 complaints 2017: 301 complaints 2018: 327 complaints 2018 2019: 867 complaints 2020: 624 complaints 2021: 375 complaints 2022: 132 complaints 2022 2023: 140 complaints 2024: 161 complaints 2025: 69 complaints 2025
2015: 302 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19951
199647
199754
199877
199962
200030
2001309
2002527
2003314
2004153
2005141
2006704
20071003
2008575
2009327
2010400
2011286
2012260
2013255
2014194
2015302
2016234
2017301
2018327
2019867
2020624
2021375
2022132
2023140
2024161
202569

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 83 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 45 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND WHILE DRIVING AND AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151022

I USED TO HAVE A 2004 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER LIMITED AND HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THIS RAV 4 LIMITED. SOMETIMES WHEN I PARK, I FORGET TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK (I NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN WITH MY HIGHLANDER) AND THEN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150727

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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VEHICLE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A 'RED' LIGHT AND HIT IT ON THE RIGHT FENDER. FENDER CAME OFF. OTHER VEHICLE HAD FRONT SMASHED IN AND AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE TOYOTA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171210

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150223 — equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Campaign 14V828000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150317 — exterior lighting, trailer hitches

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 15V011000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150507 — steering

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015.

Campaign 15V144000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210225 — PE (closed 20240812)

Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events

R 20241227 — electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners.

Campaign 23V734000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (83 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (45 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V828000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V011000 (exterior lighting, trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V144000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V734000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1996 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2019 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.