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2019 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 103 of 878 total complaints (12%) filed on the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area, and no related recall exists.

Structure & Body complaints
103
12% of 878
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
36,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Doors trap rainwater inside because door drain holes get blocked, causing water to slosh around inside the door panel.
  • Roof rack rails reportedly leak water into the A-pillar and C-pillar, an area where side airbags are housed, raising concerns about airbag operation and interior rust.
  • Rear liftgate power hinges pull away from the body over time, leaving the hatch unable to fully open, close, or hold position.
  • Water pools in the rear footwell area during rain, suggesting a separate cabin water intrusion path.
  • Owners describe rear tire alignment problems tied to a lack of camber adjustment, leading to rapid inner-tire wear.
  • A moonroof was reported to shatter outward with a loud bang while driving, with no external impact involved.

When 2019 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 23, 2019, latest Jul 31, 2026.

2019 Toyota RAV4 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per quarter92019 Q32021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
103 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q2 (9).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 20054 (3%)
  2. 200628 (4%)
  3. 200731 (3%)
  4. 200824 (4%)
  5. 200921 (6%)
  6. 201019 (5%)
  7. 201119 (7%)
  8. 201218 (7%)
  9. 201330 (12%)
  10. 201421 (11%)
  11. 201531 (10%)
  12. 201620 (8%)
  13. 201723 (7%)
  14. 201818 (5%)
  15. 2019103 (12%)
  16. 202069 (11%)
  17. 202146 (12%)
  18. 202221 (14%)
  19. 202311 (7%)
  20. 202419 (11%)
  21. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA lists 103 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 RAV4, which is 12% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 water leak or body issues?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints reported on the 2019 RAV4.
At what mileage do these body problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 RAV4 is 36,000 miles.
Have these body complaints led to crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 RAV4.
Is water leaking into the doors a widespread issue on the 2019 RAV4?
Multiple owners report rainwater collecting inside doors due to blocked drain holes, and other owners describe similar water intrusion near the roof rack rails and A-pillar.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.