146 of the 3,158 complaints about the Toyota RAV4 (4.6%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #8 problem area. That share is 0.8× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
146Complaints · Brakes
4.6%Share of complaints
0.77×vs. all vehicles
24Last 12 months
34.2%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
24 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 21 in the 12 months before — up 14%.
51 of these reports (34.2%) 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 year 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
When coming to a stop and the break peddle is applied the gas accererates without touching the gas peddle.
Brakes · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770529
Unexpected Automatic Emergency Braking – 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited While driving straight, I approached a vehicle near the exit of a residential complex.
Brakes · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770603
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
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.
