2022 Toyota RAV4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 RAV4 years
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has a Complaint Index of 27, ranking 12th worst out of 16 model years, with a "Good" verdict. NHTSA lists 145 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires, with Electrical System issues the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 145
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 14 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 2
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 27 city / 33.5 hwy
Top 2022 Toyota RAV4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System38 (26%)
- Other37 (26%)
- Engine34 (23%)
- Structure & Body21 (14%)
- Steering20 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (8%)
- Airbags10 (7%)
- Fuel System9 (6%)
- Brakes8 (6%)
What owners report
- Steering can independently veer to one side at low speed, leading to loss of control and rollover.
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in side-impact and rear-end collisions, including a t-bone crash.
- Vehicles have unintentionally accelerated at very low speed even with the brake pedal depressed, according to one owner.
- Owners describe sudden loud noises or a feeling the engine "exploded" while driving at highway speed, with airbags deploying.
- One owner reported the vehicle jumping forward into other cars after using the brake hold feature at a stop.
- A driver-assistance system with an aftermarket device installed was involved in a nighttime expressway crash.
2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V519000Jul 21, 2022Airbags3,533 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
2022 Toyota RAV4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 33.5 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other RAV4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
- Compared to other RAV4 model years, the 2022 ranks 12th worst out of 16 with a Complaint Index of 27, earning a "Good" verdict. NHTSA recorded 145 complaints and 1 recall for this year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
- Electrical System complaints are the top problem area, making up 26% of complaints (38 of 145), with a median failure mileage of 38,300 miles. Engine issues follow at 23% of complaints.
- Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 RAV4, covering the front passenger seat airbag assembly on RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Prime models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Should I avoid the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
- No. Among the 16 RAV4 model years with data, 2022 has a "Good" verdict and a lower Complaint Index (27) than the 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024 model years, which are rated "Avoid."
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
- EPA rates the 2022 RAV4 at 29.5 MPG combined (27 city / 33.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.