2022 Toyota RAV4

▲ Better than typical
2022 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:55.145Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

Complaints
145
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 309 complaints 2002: 527 complaints 2002 2003: 315 complaints 2004: 154 complaints 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 705 complaints 2006 2007: 1,004 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 287 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 197 complaints 2014 2015: 305 complaints 2016: 239 complaints 2017: 307 complaints 2018: 332 complaints 2018 2019: 883 complaints 2020: 639 complaints 2021: 388 complaints 2022: 145 complaints 2022 145 2023: 163 complaints 2024: 175 complaints 2025: 91 complaints
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 309 complaints 2002: 527 complaints 2002 2003: 315 complaints 2004: 154 complaints 2004 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 705 complaints 2006 2007: 1,004 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2008 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 287 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 197 complaints 2014 2015: 305 complaints 2016: 239 complaints 2016 2017: 307 complaints 2018: 332 complaints 2018 2019: 883 complaints 2020: 639 complaints 2020 2021: 388 complaints 2022: 145 complaints 2022 145 2023: 163 complaints 2024: 175 complaints 2024 2025: 91 complaints
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 2001: 309 complaints 2002: 527 complaints 2002 2003: 315 complaints 2004: 154 complaints 2004 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 705 complaints 2006 2007: 1,004 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2008 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 287 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 197 complaints 2014 2015: 305 complaints 2016: 239 complaints 2016 2017: 307 complaints 2018: 332 complaints 2018 2019: 883 complaints 2020: 639 complaints 2020 2021: 388 complaints 2022: 145 complaints 2022 145 2023: 163 complaints 2024: 175 complaints 2024 2025: 91 complaints

2022: 145 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19944
19951
199647
199754
199877
199962
200030
2001309
2002527
2003315
2004154
2005141
2006705
20071,004
2008575
2009327
2010400
2011287
2012260
2013257
2014197
2015305
2016239
2017307
2018332
2019883
2020639
2021388
2022145
2023163
2024175
202591

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

27% · 39 reports

Most commonly citing adas.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / TELEMATICS (DCM)The vehicle suffers from a documented manufacturing defect involving the Data Communication Module (DCM/Telematics system, Calibration N01D14B4644).

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Engine

19% · 27 reports
CRASH

Steering

13% · 19 reports
CRASHINJURY

Structure

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY

Forward collision avoidance

10% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Problemas con el sistema de precolosion falla del sensor el carro es inseguro e tenido 2 incidentes donde el sistema no responde ni se activa antes del impacto problemas con el motor, estabilidad del carro, conteo de velocidad, frenos, llantas,...

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-20

Also filed under Back over prevention and vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2022-09-12Air bags22V519000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 19 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V519000 · Air bags

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.