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2024 Toyota RAV4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

87/100

#3 most-complained of 16 RAV4 years

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 has a Complaint Index of 87, ranking 3rd worst out of 16 model years, with a verdict of Avoid. It has 174 complaints, 3 recalls, and 46 engine complaints (26% of the total), often tied to unintended acceleration.

Complaints
174
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
28 / 0
Injuries / deaths
21 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29
27 city / 33 hwy

Top 2024 Toyota RAV4 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other50 (29%)
  2. Engine46 (26%)
  3. Electrical System34 (20%)
  4. Steering27 (16%)
  5. Structure & Body19 (11%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (10%)
  7. Brakes16 (9%)
  8. Airbags12 (7%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain8 (5%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers8 (5%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal being fully depressed while the vehicle continued moving or failed to stop, sometimes at low parking-lot speeds.
  • Several owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or maneuvering at low speed, leading to collisions with walls, curbs, or parked vehicles.
  • One owner reported an abnormal sound and shudder from under the hood at various speeds, followed by a loss of control and a crash.
  • Airbag-related complaints describe crashes at low-to-moderate speeds, including intersection collisions, with mixed reports on airbag deployment.
  • A structure and body complaint described a passenger door opening during a spinning collision, though the seatbelt kept the occupant restrained.
2024 Toyota RAV4 complaints: complaints filed per month17Nov 2023Jun 2024Nov 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
258 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (17).

2024 Toyota RAV4 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good27145129.5
2023Caution60155329.5
2024Avoid87174329
2025Caution7387330

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Toyota RAV4 a good year to avoid?
NHTSA data gives the 2024 RAV4 a Complaint Index of 87, the 3rd worst of 16 model years tracked, with 174 complaints and 3 recalls, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other RAV4 years.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Toyota RAV4?
Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 46 complaints (26% of the total) and 10 crashes, with a median mileage at failure of 13,324 miles.
Does the 2024 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 RAV4, covering the Collision Avoidance camera system, the electrical system instrument panel software, and loose front brake caliper and wheel hub bearing bolts.
How does the 2024 RAV4 compare to other RAV4 years?
The 2024 model's Complaint Index of 87 is worse than most other years, including 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016, which are rated Best with indexes of 7, 13, 0, and 20 respectively.

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.