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2025 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Engine complaints for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, making up 21% of its 87 total complaints. There are 3 crashes and 5 injuries tied to this area, but no related recalls have been filed.

Engine complaints
18
21% of 87
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a persistent Check Engine light tied to diagnostic codes pointing to a switching valve and fuel tank pressure sensor failure, sometimes with the dealer declining warranty repair.
  • Some describe sudden unintended acceleration at low speed, including one case with under 1,000 miles where the car surged forward without pedal input.
  • Several report the engine stalling and shutting off unexpectedly while idling or slowing down, accompanied by an "Engine Stopped. Steering Power Low" warning message.
  • One owner reported a delayed acceleration response of a few seconds when pulling away from a stop, occurring multiple times within the first two months of ownership.
  • Another reported abrupt loss of power and stalling in a highway situation involving a hybrid malfunction warning, requiring the vehicle to be towed.

When 2025 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 24, 2025, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2025 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by RAV4 model year

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

  1. 2010107 (27%)
  2. 201198 (34%)
  3. 201269 (27%)
  4. 201345 (18%)
  5. 201438 (19%)
  6. 201556 (18%)
  7. 201636 (15%)
  8. 201746 (15%)
  9. 201850 (15%)
  10. 2019239 (27%)
  11. 2020205 (32%)
  12. 202146 (12%)
  13. 202234 (23%)
  14. 202332 (21%)
  15. 202446 (26%)
  16. 202518 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 18 Engine complaints for the 2025 RAV4, which is 21% of the 87 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Engine problem area for the 2025 RAV4.
Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to engine problems?
Yes, NHTSA data ties 3 crashes and 5 injuries to complaints filed under the Engine area for the 2025 RAV4.
What kind of engine problems are owners reporting?
Owners describe stalling with a steering power warning, sudden unintended acceleration, delayed throttle response, and a persistent Check Engine light linked to valve and sensor fault codes.

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.