2016 Toyota RAV4 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
33
complaints reporting a crash
12
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 21 report injuries (27 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles were involved in 98 fatal crashes with 40 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskCertain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray… · Nov 1, 2023
- Crash riskLoad Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added… · Apr 22, 2016
- Crash riskThese vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring… · Apr 7, 2016