2016 Toyota RAV4: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 256 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
Mechanic said he thought rear lower rearward; non-adjustable control arms, lateral arms were a recall. they were falling apart. i've been complaining about a clunky noise for a year or so. thank you for your help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I was driving 9/3 and my left blinker light came on solid. i was not using my blinker. within a few seconds my check engine light came on and another light. then within 2 minutes the front left engine/tire caught fire.
"the red master warning triangle and an 'srs airbag system malfunction' message illuminated unexpectedly on the dashboard of my 2016 toyota rav4 xle under normal driving conditions. i contacted a certified toyota dealership, and they confirmed that this dashboard warning indicates the vehicle's airbag system is completely disabled, leaving the occupants without airbag protection in the event of a collision. however,
The repair shop i was able to pull into as i was experiencing the issue with my vehicle reported: "battery is unstable and is arcing off of the positive terminal. battery tray, battery hold down tie, and battery j hook hold down were missing upon arrival." the issue was fixed by a brakes plus location, given i was able to pull in there - it was around the corner from where i was driving. the issue has been fixed, and
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | ||||
| 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.