2019 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 4% of that year's 878 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 3,790 miles. No brake recall is listed for this specific model/year in the data, though owners reference a hybrid brake booster recall.
- Brakes complaints
- 38
- 4% of 878
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 3,790 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal being depressed while parking or moving slowly, but the vehicle unexpectedly accelerates instead of stopping, in some cases crashing into fixed objects.
- Some drivers report the brakes failing to slow the vehicle at low speeds around 25-30 mph, resulting in the car continuing through intersections or off the road.
- Several complaints mention abnormal noises from the brakes, including chirping, squealing, or scratching sounds when the pedal is pressed.
- Owners report the electronic stability control deactivating and flashing warnings when braking over rough surfaces like potholes.
- A few owners mention delayed brake response after rotor work, describing brake assist as feeling weaker or slower to engage than before.
- Multiple owners reference a brake booster issue on the RAV4 Hybrid, comparing it to a recall issued for the related 2020 model.
When 2019 Toyota RAV4 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 26, 2019, latest May 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2019 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 the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 38 brake complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, making up 4% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
- The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2019 RAV4, though some owners reference a brake booster recall tied to the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid and 2020 RAV4.
- At what mileage do RAV4 brake problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure among the 2019 RAV4 brake complaints is 3,790 miles.
- Have the 2019 RAV4 brake complaints led to crashes?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to the 38 brake complaints for the 2019 RAV4.
- How does 2019 compare to other RAV4 years for brake complaints?
- The 2019 RAV4's brake complaints account for 4% of that year's total complaints, lower than years like 2016 (20%) and 2011 (19%) in the same data set.