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2021 Toyota RAV4: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 508 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.

5recalls
508complaints
60crashes reported
8fires reported
54injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Air Bags144 · 28%
  • Unknown Or Other99 · 19%
  • Electrical System83 · 16%
  • Engine44 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39 · 8%
  • Service Brakes37 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance28 · 6%
  • Power Train27 · 5%
  • Steering22 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper22 · 4%

What owners report

Lane Departure,Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

While changing lanes in my 2021 toyota rav4 with my turn signal activated, the lane departure alert / lane tracing assist system applied an unexpected steering input that pulled my vehicle directly into a jersey barrier, resulting in physical contact with the barrier. i was intentionally and safely moving into the adjacent lane when the system intervened abruptly and steered my vehicle toward the barrier. my speed w

Unknown Or Other

Coolant bypass valve but toyota of richardson said the csp does not cover it. my engine maintenance required pop up on my dashboard

Unknown Or Other

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the sunroof glass on my 2021 toyota rav4 hybrid limited awd. on july 3, 2026, at approximately 37,350 miles, i was driving the vehicle when the entire sunroof glass suddenly and catastrophically shattered. there was no traffic around me, there was no debris in the roadway, i was not traveling under an overpass, and i am not aware of any impact or other event that coul

Steering,Power Train,Engine

2021 toyota rav4 gas xxx vehicle suddenly stopped while driving busy roadway in [xxx] wife and young children were passengers dashboard displayed “engine stopped” dashboard displayed “steering power low” police responded police determined waiting for the insurance tow was unsafe police arranged emergency towing vehicle subsequently inspected by beaver toyota dealer drove approximately 26 miles attempting to reproduce

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.