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2022 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2022 Toyota RAV4 ranks as the Best year among 21 model years, with a complaint index of 20 and only 1 recall. NHTSA lists 145 complaints, led by electrical system issues (38 complaints, 26% share).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#17 of 21 RAV4 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
145
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
14
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
12
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
27 city / 33.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
12 / 2

Top 2022 Toyota RAV4 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System38 (26%)
  2. Other37 (26%)
  3. Engine34 (23%)
  4. Structure & Body21 (14%)
  5. Steering20 (14%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (8%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain11 (8%)
  8. Airbags10 (7%)
  9. Fuel System9 (6%)
  10. Brakes8 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy in several front and side-impact crashes, including one involving a fractured sternum.
  • A comma.ai aftermarket device was linked to a crash reported to NHTSA involving the electrical system.
  • Owners describe the steering wheel independently veering to one side at low speed, leading to a crash into a parked vehicle.
  • One owner reported the vehicle accelerating unintendedly while braking in a trench, with the steering also failing to respond.
  • A transmission hold-button malfunction caused unintended forward movement into other vehicles while stopped.
2022 Toyota RAV4 complaints: complaints filed per quarter162022 Q12022 Q42023 Q32024 Q22025 Q12025 Q42026 Q3
145 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2022 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (16).

2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid90634629.5
2021Avoid100386129.5
2022Best20145129.5
2023Caution50155329.5
2024Avoid80174329

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Among 21 model years of the RAV4, 2022 has the lowest complaint index at 20 and carries a Best verdict. It has one recall, for a front passenger seat airbag issue.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA data shows the Electrical System is the top complaint area, with 38 complaints making up 26% of the total for this year.
Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 22V519000) covers the front passenger seat, which may have been assembled with interference between internal parts.
How does 2022 compare to other RAV4 years?
The 2022 RAV4 ranks 17th worst out of 21 years by complaint index, making it one of the better years, while 2021, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2007, and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts with higher complaint indexes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
EPA rates it at 29.5 mpg combined, 27 mpg city and 33.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.

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.