How common are structure and body complaints on the 2016 RAV4?

NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 RAV4, which is 8% of all 240 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall tied to these structural issues?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2016 RAV4.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 RAV4 is 13,000 miles.

Do sunroof or liftgate failures involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints, though the broader 2016 RAV4 complaint set includes 3 fire incidents and 1 injury.

How does the 2016 RAV4 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2016 RAV4's 8% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2013 (12%) and 2019 (12%), but similar to 2011 and 2017 (7%).

2016 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body accounts for 20 of 240 complaints (8%) on the 2016 Toyota RAV4, with a median failure mileage of 13,000. No related recall is listed for this component area, though 3 fire incidents and 1 injury appear in the broader complaint set.

Structure & Body complaints: 20; 8% of 240
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 13,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Sunroofs reportedly shatter or explode spontaneously while driving, sometimes with a loud pop or bang and no prior impact.
The power liftgate fails to close fully when using the key fob or interior/exterior buttons, sometimes requiring a manual push to latch.
Owners describe the tailgate opening on its own while driving or showing an ajar warning while parked, with dealers unable to duplicate the fault.
Headlights turn cloudy on the inside of the lens, reducing visibility at night and unable to be cleaned by the dealer.
Driver seat cushion fabric frays and deteriorates, with stuffing beginning to fall out.
Water pools inside the cabin on the driver-side floor and mats during rain, absorbing up to an inch of water.

When 2016 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 18, 2016, latest Sep 3, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2016 (1).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by RAV4 model year

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

201019 (5%)
201119 (7%)
201218 (7%)
201330 (12%)
201421 (11%)
201531 (10%)
201620 (8%)
201723 (7%)
201818 (5%)
2019103 (12%)
202069 (11%)
202146 (12%)
202221 (14%)
202311 (7%)
202419 (11%)
20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2016 RAV4?: NHTSA lists 20 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 RAV4, which is 8% of all 240 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall tied to these structural issues?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2016 RAV4.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2016 RAV4 is 13,000 miles.
Do sunroof or liftgate failures involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints, though the broader 2016 RAV4 complaint set includes 3 fire incidents and 1 injury.
How does the 2016 RAV4 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2016 RAV4's 8% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2013 (12%) and 2019 (12%), but similar to 2011 and 2017 (7%).