2022 Toyota RAV4 engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Idling, received a warning of "engine stopped. steering power low". Trying to restart the car - it would start up then immediately shut down w/ the same error. Letting it sit for 15 minutes allowed it to reset and start again. It was raining at the time, wind shield wipers were on if that matters.”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the economy feature disengaged while driving. While the lane assist was activated, the vehicle drifted over into another lane. The engine was revving and backfired. The vehicle lost motive power while driving at undisclosed speeds. The…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
26TC03 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 17, 2026In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a…
26TC03 · Service Campaign · issued Aug 17, 2026Technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
26TC03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2026Technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
26TC03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a…
26TC03 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 9, 2026
Engine problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 13 | 15% |
| 2024 RAV4 | 37 | 21% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 24 | 16% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 41 | 11% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 180 | 28% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 205 | 23% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 32 | 10% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 31 | 10% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 25 | 10% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 37 | 12% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 31 | 16% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 29 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.