Does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have a steering recall?

Yes. Recall 15V144000, opened March 2015, covers a defective component in the electric power steering ECU or steering column on 2014-2015 RAV4 and several other Toyota models.

How common are steering complaints on the 2015 RAV4?

NHTSA logged 46 steering complaints for the 2015 RAV4, which is 15% of the 304 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are the steering problems dangerous?

NHTSA data ties this steering complaint area to 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with several owners describing the steering wheel seizing while driving.

At what mileage do steering failures happen on the 2015 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure across steering complaints for this area is 34,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Was the 2015 RAV4 recall fixed quickly?

Multiple owners reported that after receiving the 15V144000 recall notice, dealers had no replacement parts available and could not give a repair timeline.

2015 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 46 steering complaints for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, 15% of its 304 total complaints, tied to 5 crashes and 1 fire. A related recall (15V144000) covers an electric power steering ECU or column defect, with median failure mileage at 34,000.

Steering complaints: 46; 15% of 304
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 34,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel suddenly seizes at highway speed, leaving the driver unable to turn and resulting in a crash into a fixed object.
Loss of steering assist occurs alongside brake pedal failure during evasive maneuvers, sometimes at low mileage.
Owners who received the 15V144000 recall notice for the electric power steering ECU or steering column report long delays because replacement parts were not available at dealers.
Some owners report the steering became difficult to control at the same time an electrical short occurred, in one case preceding a fire near the battery compartment.
Vehicle veers unexpectedly to one side while merging, described alongside brake pedal issues rather than a driver-caused lane change.

When 2015 Toyota RAV4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 14, 2015, latest Sep 19, 2026.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2015 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2015 Toyota RAV4

NHTSA 15V144000Mar 13, 2015Steering110,085 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Steering complaints by RAV4 model year

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

20059 (6%)
2006230 (33%)
2007271 (27%)
200873 (13%)
200926 (8%)
201018 (5%)
201115 (5%)
20129 (3%)
201311 (4%)
201421 (11%)
201546 (15%)
201610 (4%)
201712 (4%)
201811 (3%)
201932 (4%)
202027 (4%)
202121 (5%)
202220 (14%)
202326 (17%)
202427 (16%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have a steering recall?: Yes. Recall 15V144000, opened March 2015, covers a defective component in the electric power steering ECU or steering column on 2014-2015 RAV4 and several other Toyota models.
How common are steering complaints on the 2015 RAV4?: NHTSA logged 46 steering complaints for the 2015 RAV4, which is 15% of the 304 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are the steering problems dangerous?: NHTSA data ties this steering complaint area to 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with several owners describing the steering wheel seizing while driving.
At what mileage do steering failures happen on the 2015 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure across steering complaints for this area is 34,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Was the 2015 RAV4 recall fixed quickly?: Multiple owners reported that after receiving the 15V144000 recall notice, dealers had no replacement parts available and could not give a repair timeline.