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Toyota RAV4 – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Toyota RAV4

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Toyota RAV4, for which Toyota has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Toyota RAV4. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Toyota RAV4 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.



eu issues Latest RAV4’s Issues in the EU

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16/08/2025
A flaw in the vehicle’s combination meter programming causes it to deteriorate its memory. Due to this the display of the mo...
07/07/2024
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflat...
31/03/2024
The design of the accessory immobilizer is not robust enough. It allows the vehicle to be in ‘Ready ON’ mode even when...

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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uk issues Latest RAV4’s Issues in the UK

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