2021 Toyota RAV4
1 recalls · 361 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2026 | Seats | The plastic gears that make the seat move back and forth have failed so I can’t adjust the drivers seat to a proper posi... | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Seats | - The seat has cheap plastic parts that move the power seat forward and backward, and once malfunction you have to chang... | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Seats | Front seat can not be moved back and forth without grinding noise. | No | No |
| 04/29/2026 | Engine | The coolant bypass valve failed and the car is a 2021 Rav 4 LE. I called Toyota and according to the VIN it is not cover... | No | No |
| 04/22/2026 | Seats | I have a 2021 TYTA RAV4 HYBRID XLE PREMIUM AWD, the driver seat is very slow moving forward and backwards twisting and p... | No | No |
| 04/20/2026 | Air Bags | Srs error appeared on the dash. Now the dealership is opening steering column to fix the electrical issue. The car has l... | No | No |
| 04/16/2026 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to lock securely. The c... | No | No |
| 04/15/2026 | Air Bags | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); h... | No | No |
| 04/08/2026 | Steering | The steering light comes on , and "engine stopped, steering power low" comes on. The car just stops, usually when I've b... | No | No |
| 04/06/2026 | Air Bags | I was in a car accident that ended up being a total loss for my vehicle. I was hit head on to the front drivers side and... | Yes | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 361.
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a Safety Score of 38/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 45 crash reports on file. There are 7 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Toyota dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.