2019 Toyota RAV4 vs 2019 Volvo XC40
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 2019 Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 877 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 303 | 303 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,445 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota RAV4 | Volvo XC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 255 | 2 |
| Engine | 205 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 102 | 2 |
| Structure | 89 | 3 |
| Power Train | 80 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 45 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 5 |
| Steering | 32 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 56 | 0 |
| Overheating | 45 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 33 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
2019 Toyota RAV4
2019 Volvo XC40
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.