143 of the 3,075 complaints about the Toyota RAV4 (4.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
143Complaints · Brakes
4.7%Share of complaints
0.77×vs. all vehicles
24Last 12 months
35.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2021 model (33, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (6). 24 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 25 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “pedal”, “braking”, “accelerated” and “front”. 51 of these reports (35.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 17 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V911000 (2024-12-05, model years 2024).
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving through a trench at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to avoid scraping the bottom of the vehicle however, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and failed to stop.
Brakes · 2026-08-06 · ODI 11755323 · 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
While making a left turn in my 2026 Toyota RAV4, the vehicle's Automatic Emergency Braking / Pre-Collision System suddenly activated without cause. The system sounded an audible warning beep and forced the vehicle to brake and come to a hard stop mid-turn.
Brakes · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11754058
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while pulling into a vertical spot and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb, the sidewalk, and continued driving down the sidewalk and crashed into a building.
Brakes · 2026-07-14 · ODI 11750253 · Crash
The front brakes wear out too quickly. In the past 3 years, the front brakes and rotors have had to be replaced 5 times while the rear brakes only once. this is not normal. i have complained to the dealership but they have no answers.
Brakes · 2026-06-19 · ODI 11745179
The brakes have been overly sensitive... but then, without warning, braking power is completely lost. This has happened on 2 separate occasions... the pedal goes all the way to the floor and provides ZERO braking power.
Brakes · 2026-06-05 · ODI 11742361
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Campaign 24V911000 · 2024-12-05 · Model years: 2024
Summary: 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.
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.
How common are Brakes problems on the Toyota RAV4?
143 of the 3,075 complaints about the Toyota RAV4 (4.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Toyota RAV4 model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2021 model (33, 7% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (6).
Is there a recall for Toyota RAV4 Brakes problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V911000 (2024-12-05, model years 2024).