Are there steering problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?

Yes. NHTSA lists 26 steering-related complaints for the 2023 RAV4, which is 17% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among RAV4 years in this data.

What is the most common steering complaint on the 2023 RAV4?

Owners most often describe the engine stalling with a dashboard message reading "Engine Stopped, Steering Power Low," which makes the steering wheel feel heavy right when the car loses power.

Is there a recall for RAV4 steering power loss?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this issue.

At what mileage do these steering complaints happen?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2023 RAV4 is 58,829 miles.

How does the 2023 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 years for steering complaints?

The 2023 RAV4's 17% share of steering complaints is higher than every other RAV4 model year listed, including 2024 at 16% and 2015 at 15%.

2023 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2023 Toyota RAV4, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any RAV4 model year. Owners report sudden loss of electric power steering assist tied to engine stalling, at a median 58,829 miles. There is no related recall on file for this issue.

Steering complaints: 26; 17% of 155
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,829 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Engine suddenly stalls or shuts off while driving, often accompanied by a dashboard message reading "Engine Stopped, Steering Power Low."
Steering wheel becomes noticeably heavy or hard to turn right after the stall, making it difficult to pull off the road.
The stalling and steering-power warning pattern tends to appear during or after rain or wet driving conditions.
Vehicle jerks, shakes, or loses power when accelerating before the engine cuts out and the steering assist drops.
Dealers in some cases cannot duplicate the fault during inspection, and the vehicle can restart after a period of time.
One owner reported worn outer tie rod ends discovered during a routine inspection, separate from the stalling pattern.

When 2023 Toyota RAV4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2022, latest Jul 7, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2025 (6).

Steering recalls for the 2023 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by RAV4 model year

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

201018 (5%)
201115 (5%)
20129 (3%)
201311 (4%)
201421 (11%)
201546 (15%)
201610 (4%)
201712 (4%)
201811 (3%)
201932 (4%)
202027 (4%)
202121 (5%)
202220 (14%)
202326 (17%)
202427 (16%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there steering problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?: Yes. NHTSA lists 26 steering-related complaints for the 2023 RAV4, which is 17% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among RAV4 years in this data.
What is the most common steering complaint on the 2023 RAV4?: Owners most often describe the engine stalling with a dashboard message reading "Engine Stopped, Steering Power Low," which makes the steering wheel feel heavy right when the car loses power.
Is there a recall for RAV4 steering power loss?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this issue.
At what mileage do these steering complaints happen?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2023 RAV4 is 58,829 miles.
How does the 2023 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 years for steering complaints?: The 2023 RAV4's 17% share of steering complaints is higher than every other RAV4 model year listed, including 2024 at 16% and 2015 at 15%.