How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 RAV4, which is 6% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 RAV4.

At what mileage do 2021 RAV4 transmission problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 2,467.5 miles for complaints in this category, indicating many issues surfaced very early in ownership.

Were there any crashes linked to 2021 RAV4 transmission complaints?

NHTSA records 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 RAV4.

2021 Toyota RAV4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, 6% of its 386 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,467.5 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 22; 6% of 386
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 2,468 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report unexpected lurching or jerking when lightly accelerating from a rolling stop or from park.
Some describe the vehicle rolling or moving on its own after being shifted into park, in one case leading to a crash.
Transmission jerking and slipping is reported alongside high-speed steering vibration and sudden forward lunging.
Drivers report the gear shifter making an audible grinding or clicking noise when moving between park and drive.
One owner reported a full transmission failure confirmed by a Toyota service center, with dark, metal-contaminated fluid found on inspection.
Intermittent shuddering and vibration at low speeds or from a stop is described as difficult for dealers to reproduce.

When 2021 Toyota RAV4 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2020, latest Sep 13, 2026.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2021 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RAV4 model year

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

201038 (10%)
201125 (9%)
201219 (7%)
201329 (11%)
201420 (10%)
201525 (8%)
201611 (5%)
201716 (5%)
201826 (8%)
201980 (9%)
202038 (6%)
202122 (6%)
202211 (8%)
202311 (7%)
20248 (5%)
20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 22 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 RAV4, which is 6% of the 386 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 RAV4.
At what mileage do 2021 RAV4 transmission problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 2,467.5 miles for complaints in this category, indicating many issues surfaced very early in ownership.
Were there any crashes linked to 2021 RAV4 transmission complaints?: NHTSA records 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries among the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2021 RAV4.