How many engine complaints does the 2011 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 98 engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota RAV4, which is 34% of all 287 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 engine acceleration issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern on the 2011 RAV4.

At what mileage do 2011 RAV4 engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2011 RAV4 is 38,620 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the engine?

Owners most commonly describe the vehicle surging or accelerating on its own while braking at low speed, often resulting in a crash.

How does the 2011 RAV4 compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2011 RAV4's 34% engine complaint share is the highest among the model years listed, compared to 27% in 2010 and 27% in 2012.

2011 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 98 of 287 total complaints (34%) filed on the 2011 Toyota RAV4, the highest engine share of any RAV4 model year listed. Owners most often described sudden unintended acceleration while braking at low speed, with a median failure mileage of 38,620 miles. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 98; 34% of 287
Crashes reported: 26
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 38,620 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle surges or accelerates on its own while the driver is braking at low speed, often while parking or pulling into a spot.
RPMs spike or race independently right before the unintended acceleration event, sometimes dropping first then suddenly climbing.
Some unintended acceleration incidents end in a crash into another vehicle, a wall, or a building, with reports of injuries and airbags not deploying.
A few engine-area incidents are accompanied by smoke or fire near the engine bay after the RPM surge.
Dealers in some cases could not replicate the surge or find a mechanical fault after inspection.

When 2011 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2011, latest Feb 24, 2026.

98 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2026 Q1; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010107 (27%)
201198 (34%)
201269 (27%)
201345 (18%)
201438 (19%)
201556 (18%)
201636 (15%)
201746 (15%)
201850 (15%)
2019239 (27%)
2020205 (32%)
202146 (12%)
202234 (23%)
202332 (21%)
202446 (26%)
202518 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 98 engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota RAV4, which is 34% of all 287 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 engine acceleration issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint pattern on the 2011 RAV4.
At what mileage do 2011 RAV4 engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2011 RAV4 is 38,620 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?: Owners most commonly describe the vehicle surging or accelerating on its own while braking at low speed, often resulting in a crash.
How does the 2011 RAV4 compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2011 RAV4's 34% engine complaint share is the highest among the model years listed, compared to 27% in 2010 and 27% in 2012.