2023 Toyota RAV4: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 228 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
The exterior plastic parts on this 2023 toyota rav4 xle premium are warping, bubbling, and melting. it began with both side mirror covers (left and right). later, the black plastic trim panels alongside the rear windows (rear pillar trim) began failing the same way. the damage is on different parts, on different sides of the vehicle, and appeared at different times. all affected parts are still on the vehicle and ava
The "failed or malfunctioning" system is the jbl infotainment system software, and it is available for inspection upon request. the safety of others and my own safety was compromised by the system's natural but inconsistent tendency to often default to the toyota "experience drive connect" advertisement screen rather than immediately resuming apple carplay or android auto. the reason this is a safety concern is beca
Dealer/manufacturer are refusing to perform repairs for nhtsa recall# 25v-595
The rotating mechanism does not allow the seat to lock properly.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PRIME. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.