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2022 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, 14% of its 145 total complaints for the year — the highest share among all RAV4 model years. The median mileage at failure is 19,000 miles, and there is no related recall for this area.

Structure & Body complaints
21
14% of 145
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
19,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Owners report water pooling inside front and rear door panels after rain, with sloshing sounds and water pouring out of door frames when the door is opened.
  • Some describe the water intrusion as a potential mold and rust problem, noting rear doors that fail to drain properly.
  • Several complaints describe the power lift-gate lowering on its own without anyone pressing the control button.
  • Owners report front power door lock actuators failing to consistently lock or unlock using the key fob, interior switch, or automatic system.
  • One complaint describes a panoramic sunroof shattering on its own while the vehicle was parked, with no apparent impact.

When 2022 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2023, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2022 Toyota RAV4 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2023Aug 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Nov 2025Apr 2026Jun 2026Sep 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2023 to Sep 2026; peak May 2025 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by RAV4 model year

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

  1. 20054 (3%)
  2. 200628 (4%)
  3. 200731 (3%)
  4. 200824 (4%)
  5. 200921 (6%)
  6. 201019 (5%)
  7. 201119 (7%)
  8. 201218 (7%)
  9. 201330 (12%)
  10. 201421 (11%)
  11. 201531 (10%)
  12. 201620 (8%)
  13. 201723 (7%)
  14. 201818 (5%)
  15. 2019103 (12%)
  16. 202069 (11%)
  17. 202146 (12%)
  18. 202221 (14%)
  19. 202311 (7%)
  20. 202419 (11%)
  21. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have a door water leak problem?
NHTSA complaints describe water pooling inside front and rear door panels after rain, with owners reporting sloshing sounds and water draining out of door frames. This pattern appears repeatedly in the Structure & Body complaints for this model year.
How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 21 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 RAV4, which is 14% of all 145 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 RAV4 door or body issues?
No. There are no related recalls listed for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 RAV4.
At what mileage do 2022 RAV4 structure and body problems occur?
The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 RAV4 is 19,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data for this area shows 1 crash and 2 injuries reported among the 21 Structure & Body complaints, with no fires.

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.