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Toyota RAV4 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Toyota RAV4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

305Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
123Complaints 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.

Electrical System86 complaints

86 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V734000.

Unknown Or Other61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V144000.

Engine37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V011000.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V828000.

Recall Campaigns

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

14V828000Reported December 30, 2014 - 3,958 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,958 vehicles across all affected models.

15V011000Reported January 16, 2015 - 1,140 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,140 vehicles across all affected models.

15V144000Reported March 13, 2015 - 110,085 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 110,085 vehicles across all affected models.

23V734000Reported November 1, 2023 - 1,853,568 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,853,568 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

PE21005Opened February 25, 2021 - Closed August 12, 2024

Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events. Resulted in recall campaign 23V734.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20141
201537
201622
201726
201814
201922
202023
202131
202235
202334
202430
202521
20269
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.