How many engine complaints does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2013 RAV4, which makes up 18% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 engine?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2013 RAV4 engine complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 RAV4 engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2013 RAV4 is 8,600 miles.

Do 2013 RAV4 engine complaints involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 fire incidents and 4 crashes among the reported engine complaints for the 2013 RAV4.

2013 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2013 Toyota RAV4, 18% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year. No related recalls are on file, though owners report engine fires, stalling, and smoke at a median 8,600 miles.

Engine complaints: 45; 18% of 257
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 9
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,600 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine catching fire under the hood shortly after driving or shutting off the car in the driveway.
Some describe stalling followed by smoke coming from under the hood, with the engine sometimes restarting on its own before stalling again.
Several report unintended acceleration or a stuck accelerator pedal that caused the vehicle to crash before drivers could stop it.
A few mention a burning odor and smoke coming through the vents just before flames appeared from under the hood.
One owner reported unusual gurgling and spitting noises from the engine bay right before a loud bang and fire.

When 2013 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2013, latest Oct 14, 2025.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Dec 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 45 engine complaints for the 2013 RAV4, which makes up 18% of the 257 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 engine?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the 2013 RAV4 engine complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 RAV4 engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2013 RAV4 is 8,600 miles.
Do 2013 RAV4 engine complaints involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 9 fire incidents and 4 crashes among the reported engine complaints for the 2013 RAV4.