Model year
2026 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name RAV4 for 2026. Under the matched names RAV4 HYBRID and RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID, NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 42 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for RAV4 HYBRID are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (7), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 38–43 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,550–$1,750, 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
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2026. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 HYBRID | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Recalls for RAV4 HYBRID
26V571000 · Sep 2, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight…
Complaints for RAV4 HYBRID
29 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. 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 for RAV4 HYBRID
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV HEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| HYBRID SUV HEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 37 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 37 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD SE & LE · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 46 | 39 | 42 | — | — | $1,600 |
| RAV4 AWD XLE · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 45 | 38 | 41 | — | — | $1,650 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 41 | 35 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
| RAV4 · 2.5L · Automatic (AV-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 47 | 40 | 43 | — | — | $1,550 |
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