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.
Latest RAV4’s Issues in the EU
Latest RAV4’s Issues in the EU
Due to insufficient durability, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may develop an internal coolant leak which could create smouldering deposits … .
The front lower arms may have cracks on some portions of their surface, which may cause them to break and separate … .
Due to defective material used, moisture can enter the heating element of the washer jets. This can result in a short … .
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.
See also: Toyota RAV4 Owners’ Reviews.
Latest RAV4’s Issues in the UK
Latest RAV4’s Issues in the UK- TOYOTA RAV4 (2015 – 2018) – THE EGR COOLERon 31. 05. 2021
TOYOTA RAV4 (12/06/2015 – 31/05/2018) RECALL: Problem description: A possibility that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler could develop an internal […]
- TOYOTA RAV4 (1997 – 1999) – TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORon 05. 10. 2020
TOYOTA RAV4 (05/06/1997 – 31/08/1999) RECALL: Problem description: The absorption of moisture into the driver’s airbag propellant could lead to slow ... .
- TOYOTA RAV4 (2019) – THE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMSon 03. 08. 2020
TOYOTA RAV4 (25/09/2019 – 25/10/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The front lower suspension arms may have cracks on some portions of its ... .
