91 of the 3,158 complaints about the Toyota RAV4 (2.9%) concern Steering, making it the model's #9 problem area. That share is 0.5× the Steering share across all tracked vehicles.
91Complaints · Steering
2.9%Share of complaints
0.45×vs. all vehicles
22Last 12 months
11.0%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
22 Steering complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 15 in the 12 months before — up 47%.
10 of these reports (11.0%) describe a crash or fire, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 20V373000 (2020-06-24, model years 2019 and 2020).
1. System Failure & Availability: Vehicle's automated driver-assist (Lane Tracing/Keeping Assist) and steering modules failed. The vehicle is intact and available for inspection under a strict spoliation hold at an independent facility. 2.
Steering · 2026-09-28 · ODI 11767471 · Crash
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 23 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle sideswiped another parked vehicle.
Steering · 2026-02-23 · ODI 11719931 · Crash
Steering wheel showing red signal on the dashboard, and sometimes, when I park and want to restart the car , steering wheel block, not letting me start my car.
Steering · 2026-09-08 · ODI 11762671
I own a 2024 Toyota RAV4. At approximately 38,300 miles, an authorized Toyota dealership diagnosed a failed rack-and-pinion/steering rack assembly that required replacement. Before the repair, I began noticing a squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel.
Steering · 2026-08-27 · ODI 11760067
We were driving down the highway passing another vehicle when we lost steering and the dash said "Steering Power Loss". We pulled to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled and would not restart.
Steering · 2026-08-22 · ODI 11758739
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the "Low Steering" message was displayed on the instrument panel.
Steering · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758310
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 20V373000 · 2020-06-24 · Model years: 2019, 2020
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
