Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 sunroof known to shatter?

NHTSA sample complaints for the 2019 RAV4 describe multiple cases of the panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously shattering or exploding while driving, though this falls under the Visibility & Wipers area which has 22 total complaints.

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2019 RAV4 have?

NHTSA shows 22 complaints in this area, about 3% of the 878 total complaints filed for the 2019 model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 RAV4 windshield or wipers?

No related recalls are listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2019 RAV4.

What mileage do visibility problems show up at on the 2019 RAV4?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 2,000 miles at failure for complaints in this area.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, about 3% of its 878 total complaints for the year. No related recall exists for this area. Owners report side mirror vibration, spontaneous sunroof glass failures, wiper malfunctions, and windshield cracking.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 22; 3% of 878
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Driver's side mirror vibrates or rattles at highway speed, making the image blurry, with dealers reportedly declining to fix it even under a Toyota service bulletin.
Panoramic sunroof glass has spontaneously shattered or exploded while driving at highway speeds, in some cases with a loud bang and no impact from debris.
Windshield develops star-shaped cracks without apparent object strikes, sometimes recurring more than once on the same vehicle.
Wipers intermittently fail to activate or stop cycling mid-use during rain, sometimes resolving temporarily after a power reset.
Front power window regulators on the driver's and passenger's sides have failed, leaving windows inoperable with no warning light.

When 2019 Toyota RAV4 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2019 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2019 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by RAV4 model year

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

20059 (6%)
200630 (4%)
200750 (5%)
200816 (3%)
20097 (2%)
201024 (6%)
201150 (17%)
201259 (23%)
201313 (5%)
20148 (4%)
20158 (3%)
201616 (7%)
201711 (4%)
201821 (6%)
201922 (3%)
202017 (3%)
202130 (8%)
20226 (4%)
202311 (7%)
20248 (5%)
202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 sunroof known to shatter?: NHTSA sample complaints for the 2019 RAV4 describe multiple cases of the panoramic sunroof glass spontaneously shattering or exploding while driving, though this falls under the Visibility & Wipers area which has 22 total complaints.
How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2019 RAV4 have?: NHTSA shows 22 complaints in this area, about 3% of the 878 total complaints filed for the 2019 model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 RAV4 windshield or wipers?: No related recalls are listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2019 RAV4.
What mileage do visibility problems show up at on the 2019 RAV4?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 2,000 miles at failure for complaints in this area.