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Toyota RAV4 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Toyota RAV4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

400Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
14Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
84Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension102 complaints

102 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 12V373000, 13V383000, 16V596000.

Vehicle Speed Control83 complaints

83 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V017000, 11V113000.

Power Train38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 15V577000, 15V689000.

Fuel and Propulsion System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V096000.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V014000, 14V743000, 16V396000.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V035000, 10V036000, 13V123000.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V017000Reported January 21, 2010 - 2,230,661 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 2,230,661 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

11V113000Reported February 24, 2011 - 1,363,244 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,363,244 vehicles across all affected models.

12V373000Reported August 2, 2012 - 780,584 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 780,584 vehicles across all affected models.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

13V123000Reported April 9, 2013 - 7,525 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 7,525 vehicles across all affected models.

13V383000Reported August 28, 2013 - 780,584 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 780,584 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

15V577000Reported September 18, 2015 - 423,456 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 423,456 vehicles across all affected models.

15V689000Reported October 22, 2015 - 1,814,284 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,814,284 vehicles across all affected models.

16V096000Reported February 19, 2016 - 1,123,752 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 1,123,752 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

16V596000Reported August 12, 2016 - 337,449 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 337,449 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ10003Opened February 16, 2010 - Closed March 1, 2011

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration. Resulted in recall campaign 11V112000.

RQ10003Opened February 16, 2010 - Closed March 1, 2011

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration. Resulted in recall campaign 11V112000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20092
201087
201126
201222
201316
201448
201533
201659
201736
201820
201918
20206
20219
20222
20237
20242
20254
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.