Model year
2015 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 305 complaints for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (84), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (60), STEERING (47). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 24–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$2,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 30 complaints
- 2001 309 complaints
- 2002 527 complaints
- 2003 315 complaints
- 2004 154 complaints
- 2005 141 complaints
- 2006 705 complaints
- 2007 1,004 complaints
- 2008 575 complaints
- 2009 327 complaints
- 2010 400 complaints
- 2011 287 complaints
- 2012 260 complaints
- 2013 257 complaints
- 2014 197 complaints
- 2015 305 complaints
- 2016 240 complaints
- 2017 307 complaints
- 2018 333 complaints
- 2019 883 complaints
- 2020 636 complaints
- 2021 387 complaints
- 2022 149 complaints
- 2023 161 complaints
- 2024 176 complaints
- 2025 90 complaints
- 2026 42 complaints
Recalls
23V734000 · Nov 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
15V144000 · Mar 13, 2015
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged…
15V011000 · Jan 16, 2015
TRAILER HITCHES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical…
14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were…
Complaints
305 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 37, fire flag on 41, injury field 30, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21005 | Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Feb 25, 2021 | Aug 12, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| RAV4 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| RAV4 LE/XLE · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
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