NHTSA has received 98 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota RAV4, or 58.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.39, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #63 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 72% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 6% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-02-23 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 5 days.
98Complaints
58.6Complaints per year on the road
1.39Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
10.2%Share involving a crash or fire
87Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 74.8 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Body & structure (23.5% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (20.4%) and Engine (12.2%). Body & structure complaints are 2.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Body & structure reports, owners most often mention “glass”, “object”, “shattered”, “heard” and “windshield”. 10 reports (10.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 9 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 13 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (51% of incidents). In the last 12 months 87 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 36% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to shift from drive(D) to park(P) in a parking spot with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and struck a tree.
Other · 2026-08-05 · ODI 11754928 · Crash
On XXX; I drove to [XXX] from [XXX], with a friend for a luncheon. I pulled into the restaurant parking lot to park my car. It was a sunny day and the parking lot was paved.
Brakes · 2026-08-01 · ODI 11754205 · Crash
My windshield spontaneously cracked from the outside frame down 10 inches and then across the glass through site line of driver. There was no outside influence (Rock chip and etc) I am not the first RAV4 owner to experience this.
Body & structure · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761309
Driving my one owner 2025 Rav 4 Hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. Car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761382
The moonroof on my car spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway. It made a very loud noise like a large object hitting the top of my car. There was no prior warning and no other vehicles were close to me at the time.
Body & structure · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760742
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Risk: Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 25V744000 · 2025-10-30
Summary: 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.
Summary: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Toyota RAV4?
98 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, or about 58.6 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Toyota RAV4?
The most common category is Body & structure, accounting for 23.5% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 87 new complaints were filed, versus 11 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 98 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota RAV4, or 58.6 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.39, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #63 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 72% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 6% lower.