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2021 Toyota RAV4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, about 4% of its 386 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this area, and no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 10,150 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
4% of 386
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,150 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report uneven or premature tread wear, including bald spots on rear tires linked to non-adjustable rear camber.
  • Several complaints describe tires going out of round with abnormal shaking and vibration at various speeds, traced to tread separation.
  • Owners describe tread separating or coming off the rim, in one case at 36,000 miles.
  • Some drivers report the vehicle feeling unstable, bumpy, and shaky above 55 mph, which they attribute to a suspension design issue.
  • A few owners note steering vibration at highway speeds between 60 and 80 mph.

When 2021 Toyota RAV4 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2021, latest May 13, 2026.

2021 Toyota RAV4 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2021Nov 2021Jul 2022May 2023Feb 2024Sep 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2021 to May 2026; peak Feb 2021 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by RAV4 model year

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

  1. 200513 (9%)
  2. 200690 (13%)
  3. 2007149 (15%)
  4. 200890 (16%)
  5. 200968 (21%)
  6. 2010116 (29%)
  7. 201126 (9%)
  8. 20129 (3%)
  9. 20138 (3%)
  10. 20144 (2%)
  11. 20157 (2%)
  12. 20164 (2%)
  13. 201714 (5%)
  14. 20189 (3%)
  15. 201918 (2%)
  16. 202011 (2%)
  17. 202116 (4%)
  18. 20226 (4%)
  19. 202313 (8%)
  20. 20246 (3%)
  21. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have a suspension or tire recall?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2021 Toyota RAV4.
How common are suspension and tire complaints on the 2021 RAV4?
NHTSA shows 16 complaints in this area, about 4% of the 386 total complaints filed for the 2021 model year.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 10,150 miles.
Have these suspension or tire issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these complaints.
What kind of suspension problems do owners describe?
Owners describe uneven tire wear, tread separation, out-of-round tires causing vibration, and a sense of instability above 55 mph.

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.