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Toyota RAV4 2019 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2019 Toyota RAV4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

884Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
46Complaints 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.

Fuel and Propulsion System269 complaints

269 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V682000.

Engine215 complaints

215 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V064000.

Unknown Or Other170 complaints

170 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System103 complaints

103 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure91 complaints

91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train82 complaints

82 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V576000.

Brakes36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V373000.

Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V286000.

Seats16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 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.

19V244000Reported March 27, 2019 - 3,634 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,634 vehicles across all affected models.

19V503000Reported June 28, 2019 - 1,325 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,325 vehicles across all affected models.

19V576000Reported August 6, 2019 - 14,215 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 14,215 vehicles across all affected models.

20V064000Reported February 6, 2020 - 44,191 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 44,191 vehicles across all affected models.

20V286000Reported May 20, 2020 - 9,502 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 9,502 vehicles across all affected models.

20V373000Reported June 24, 2020 - 46 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 46 vehicles across all affected models.

20V682000Reported November 4, 2020 - 1,525,742 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,525,742 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

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

2019139
2020193
202189
202271
2023114
2024136
202592
202650
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.