Are there steering recalls on the 2024 Toyota RAV4?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the steering complaints on this model year.

How common are steering complaints on the 2024 RAV4?

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2024 RAV4, which is 16% of all 174 complaints filed for the year.

What do owners describe in these steering complaints?

Many describe the engine shutting off with a "Steering Power Low" message after driving in rain, sometimes followed by a delay before the vehicle restarts.

Has this steering issue caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2024 RAV4.

Is the 2024 RAV4 worse than other RAV4 years for steering complaints?

Its 16% share is higher than most RAV4 years shown, though 2023 (17%) and 2015 (15%) are similar or higher in share of complaints.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2024 Toyota RAV4, 16% of its 174 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file. Two crashes and two injuries have been reported in this area.

Steering complaints: 27; 16% of 174
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stopping and a "Steering Power Low" warning appearing after driving in heavy rain, often while idling in park.
Several describe the vehicle shaking or shuddering just before the shutdown, sometimes with the check engine light on.
Some say the car will not restart for a period of time, then starts and drives normally with no stored codes.
One owner reported the vehicle pulling to the left or right after startup or a cold soak, with the dealer confirming the alignment was correct.
A few complaints mention smoke near the engine or rough idling accompanying the steering power warning.

When 2024 Toyota RAV4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2024, latest Sep 19, 2026.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2024 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2024 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 recalls on the 2024 Toyota RAV4?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the steering complaints on this model year.
How common are steering complaints on the 2024 RAV4?: NHTSA lists 27 steering complaints for the 2024 RAV4, which is 16% of all 174 complaints filed for the year.
What do owners describe in these steering complaints?: Many describe the engine shutting off with a "Steering Power Low" message after driving in rain, sometimes followed by a delay before the vehicle restarts.
Has this steering issue caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with steering complaints on the 2024 RAV4.
Is the 2024 RAV4 worse than other RAV4 years for steering complaints?: Its 16% share is higher than most RAV4 years shown, though 2023 (17%) and 2015 (15%) are similar or higher in share of complaints.