2021 Toyota RAV4
1 recalls · 352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04/02/2026 | Structure | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a swishing... | No | No |
| 04/02/2026 | Visibility | My 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid exhibits significant vibration in both exterior rear-view mirrors beginning at approximately ... | No | No |
| 03/26/2026 | Air Bags | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving on the freeway at approximately 35 MPH, anoth... | Yes | No |
| 03/12/2026 | Power Train,electrical System,forward Collision Avoidance | My Toyota hybrid AWD vehicle experienced corrosion of the rear traction motor cable, which Toyota has acknowledged in Se... | No | No |
| 03/08/2026 | Power Train | The entire transmission failed according to the Toyota Service Center in Hyannis, MA. My vehicle is only 5 years old, on... | No | No |
| 03/05/2026 | Unknown or Other | The sunroof shattered without any thing hitting the glass | No | No |
| 03/04/2026 | Unknown or Other | On 2/24/2026, while driving down I-5 Freeway, the panoramic sun roof spontaneously shattered while I was driving. It sou... | No | No |
| 03/02/2026 | Fuel System, Gasoline | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while fueling the vehicle, the fuel tank failed to register... | No | No |
| 02/23/2026 | Steering | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 23 MPH and att... | Yes | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has 1 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 352.
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%).