2023 Toyota RAV4
3 recalls · 125 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the inco...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner ...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or di...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Back Over Prevention | When I put the vehicle in reverse the backup camera is displaying a black screen. I looked up recalls and see there is ... | No | No |
| 03/29/2026 | Lane Departure,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance | System states Pre System Collision Malfunction- Parking Brake Malfunction- secondary collision Malfunction warnings. A... | No | No |
| 03/22/2026 | Power Train,fuel/Propulsion System | The vehicle exhibits a consistent and reproducible malfunction in the powertrain system, specifically related to acceler... | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Steering,power Train,service Brakes | The 2023 Toyota RAV4 8-speed transmission is catastrophically defective and poses an immediate safety hazard. It exhibit... | No | No |
| 03/19/2026 | Unknown or Other,visibility/Wiper | Sat in driver seat, closed driver seat door, and the rear window shattered. There was no impact or other incident to the... | No | No |
| 03/16/2026 | Steering,suspension | Had safety inspection done when having oil changed on 3/5/26. was informed by dealer that it needed both outer tie rod e... | No | No |
| 03/12/2026 | Unknown or Other | rear hatch fails repeatedly to open. it locks up. it failed to shut too and damaged a rear taillight, forcing me to brin... | No | No |
| 03/04/2026 | Steering,engine | On a rainy day after driving on the interstate, I pulled into a drive thru. Once there and idling for a few minutes, I t... | No | No |
| 03/02/2026 | Electrical System,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance | Few days back got a message "voltage abnormality steering power low" a few times. Today, got a message saying the senso... | No | No |
| 02/26/2026 | Suspension | The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was sway... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 125.
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 has a Safety Score of 24/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 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 18 crash reports on file. There are 1 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%).