2019 Toyota RAV4 electrical system problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As soon as my vehicle hit 100K mileages and there's "AWD System malfunction" sign showed up on dash. Got it done replaced it cost roughly more than $500. After 2 days later another problem shows up on dash this time it was "engine maintenance required" show on dash again. Heard people had the same…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Display of RAV4 Hybrid is malfunctioning as it randomly turns on and off at frequent intervals, the screen turns on an off in a similar manner, the display controls are not operative even if displayed. This occurred right after the Dealer (355 Toyota of Rockville, [XXX] ) conducted a recall…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 30, 2026Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
T-SB-0001-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 28, 2026Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
T-TT-0797-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2026Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’…
22TE09 · Service Campaign · issued Sep 17, 2025Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON…
T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2025
Electrical System problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 15 | 17% |
| 2024 RAV4 | 32 | 18% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 41 | 27% |
| 2022 RAV4 | 38 | 26% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 47 | 12% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 119 | 19% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 129 | 39% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 108 | 35% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 59 | 25% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 85 | 28% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 69 | 35% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 75 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.