2015 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, about 11% of all 304 complaints for the year. Owners reported 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 22,000. No related recalls are listed.
- Brakes complaints
- 33
- 11% of 304
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 22,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to stop or slow down, sometimes followed by unintended acceleration.
- Several reports describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while parking or entering a garage, with braking having no effect.
- Some drivers report the brake pedal feeling stiff or 'frozen' and not depressing normally right before a loss of control.
- A few complaints describe the vehicle shutting off or losing power while braking, in one case followed by smoke from the vehicle.
- One complaint describes a fire that started while the vehicle was being driven, with the front end burning.
When 2015 Toyota RAV4 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 3, 2015, latest Mar 2, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 Toyota RAV4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
- NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2015 RAV4, which is about 11% of the 304 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this brake problem area on the 2015 RAV4.
- At what mileage do 2015 RAV4 brake problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake complaint category is 22,000 miles.
- How serious are the reported brake issues on the 2015 RAV4?
- Owners reported 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries linked to brake complaints for the 2015 RAV4.
- How does 2015 compare to other RAV4 years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 RAV4's brake complaints made up 11% of that year's total complaints, similar to 2010 (10%) and 2013 (10%), but lower than 2016 (20%) and 2011 (19%).