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2022 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 34 engine-area complaints for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, 23% of its 145 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file, and the median mileage at failure is 52,000 miles.

Engine complaints
34
23% of 145
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
52,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration or a delayed response when pressing the accelerator, sometimes while merging or turning at low speed.
  • Some report an abrupt loss of power with warning messages like "Accelerator System Malfunction" or "Hybrid System Malfunction, Diminished Power," causing rapid deceleration at highway speed.
  • Several describe hesitation or shuddering from the powertrain, including a hard lurch forward while in ECO mode with the gearshift in Drive.
  • A recurring complaint concerns the Engine Coolant Bypass Valve triggering a persistent "Maintenance Required Soon" message that dealers reportedly dismiss as routine.
  • A few owners describe the engine or steering system shutting down mid-drive, accompanied by check-engine and steering warning lights, in one case during heavy rain.

When 2022 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2022, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2022 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Apr 2023Dec 2023Jan 2025Jun 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by RAV4 model year

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

  1. 200528 (20%)
  2. 2006220 (31%)
  3. 2007331 (33%)
  4. 2008246 (43%)
  5. 2009129 (39%)
  6. 2010108 (27%)
  7. 201198 (34%)
  8. 201269 (27%)
  9. 201345 (18%)
  10. 201438 (19%)
  11. 201556 (18%)
  12. 201636 (15%)
  13. 201746 (15%)
  14. 201850 (15%)
  15. 2019239 (27%)
  16. 2020205 (32%)
  17. 202146 (12%)
  18. 202234 (23%)
  19. 202332 (21%)
  20. 202446 (26%)
  21. 202518 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 34 engine-area complaints for the 2022 RAV4, which is 23% of its 145 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 RAV4 engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine-area complaint pattern.
At what mileage do 2022 RAV4 engine problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 52,000 miles.
Did the 2022 RAV4 engine issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed in the engine problem area for the 2022 RAV4.
How does the 2022 RAV4 compare to other model years for engine complaints?
The 2022 RAV4's 23% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2019 (27%) and 2020 (32%) model years but higher than the 2021 model year's 12%.

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.