2024 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Toyota RAV4 carries a complaint index of 80 and ranks 5th worst among 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 174 complaints, 3 recalls, and 28 crashes tied to this year, with Engine problems the top complaint area at 46 complaints (26% share).
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 RAV4 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 174
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 28
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 21
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 27 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 21 / 0
Top 2024 Toyota RAV4 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other50 (29%)
- Engine46 (26%)
- Electrical System34 (20%)
- Steering27 (16%)
- Structure & Body19 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (10%)
- Brakes16 (9%)
- Airbags12 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, with the vehicle surging forward despite braking.
- Some describe the brake pedal not stopping the vehicle in time to avoid a collision.
- Headlights reportedly failed to illuminate the road properly at low speed, nearly causing a pedestrian strike.
- Several owners say side curtain or front airbags did not deploy during a crash, or deployed unexpectedly after hitting a road obstruction.
- One report describes the vehicle accelerating and rolling onto its side after striking a tree in a driveway.
2024 Toyota RAV4 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
- NHTSA 25V595000Sep 11, 2025Electrical System591,377 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
- NHTSA 24V911000Dec 5, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires70 vehicles
Wheels:hub
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Risk: A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA14 and 24LA08.
2024 Toyota RAV4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 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.
2024 compared with other RAV4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 RAV4 has a complaint index of 80, ranking 5th worst of 21 model years, which places it in the Avoid category relative to other RAV4 years.
- What are the most common 2024 RAV4 problems?
- Engine complaints lead with 46 reports (26% share) and a median failure mileage of 13,324 miles, followed by Electrical System issues with 34 complaints and Steering with 27 complaints.
- Does the 2024 RAV4 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 RAV4, covering the Panoramic View Monitor software, instrument panel software, and loose front brake caliper or wheel hub bearing bolts. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2024 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 years?
- The 2024 model's complaint index of 80 is worse than most other years; only 2021 (100), 2019 (95), and 2020 (90) score higher, while years like 2014 (5) and 2013 (10) score much lower.
- Were there crashes linked to 2024 RAV4 complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 28 crashes and 21 injuries associated with 2024 RAV4 complaints, with Engine and Airbag categories each showing 10 and 9 crashes respectively.