2023 Toyota RAV4
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
- 163
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 163 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 309 |
| 2002 | 527 |
| 2003 | 315 |
| 2004 | 154 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 705 |
| 2007 | 1,004 |
| 2008 | 575 |
| 2009 | 327 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| 2011 | 287 |
| 2012 | 260 |
| 2013 | 257 |
| 2014 | 197 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2017 | 307 |
| 2018 | 332 |
| 2019 | 883 |
| 2020 | 639 |
| 2021 | 388 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 163 |
| 2024 | 175 |
| 2025 | 91 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
28% · 45 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and sensors.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-07
Also filed under Steering and forward collision avoidance
Yesterday I drove an hour in the rain for the first time in my brand new 2023 rav4.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-29
Also filed under Steering and engine
Steering
17% · 27 reportsShow complaint excerpts
1. System Failure & Availability: Vehicle's automated driver-assist (Lane Tracing/Keeping Assist) and steering modules failed. The vehicle is intact and available for inspection under a strict spoliation hold at an independent facility. 2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28
Also filed under Lane departure
Engine
15% · 25 reportsForward collision avoidance
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Service brakes
12% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While making a left turn in my 2026 Toyota RAV4, the vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking / Pre-Collision System suddenly activated without cause.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-18Tires23V485000 Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023.
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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.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 45 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 25 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V485000 · Tires
- Recall 25V744000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V595000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2023 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have?
- 3 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.