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Toyota RAV4 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Toyota RAV4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

162Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
42Complaints 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.

Unknown Or Other43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System42 complaints

42 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V595000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V744000.

Steering27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V485000.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 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.

23V485000Reported July 11, 2023 - 195 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 195 vehicles across all affected models.

25V595000Reported September 11, 2025 - 591,377 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 591,377 vehicles across all affected models.

25V744000Reported October 30, 2025 - 1,024,407 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,024,407 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.

20221
202323
202436
202551
202651
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.