2021 Toyota RAV4 vs 2023 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 2023 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 385 | 153 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 122 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 125 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 47 | 41 |
| Engine | 41 | 24 |
| Steering | 21 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 18 |
| Power Train | 22 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 20 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 6 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2021 Toyota RAV4
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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.