2019 Toyota RAV4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 879 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 25 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 21 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpNov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Campaign 20V682000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemJun 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
Campaign 20V373000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, lower armMay 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Campaign 20V286000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine coolingFeb 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Campaign 20V064000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, sensing system, cameraAug 6, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
Campaign 19V576000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 28, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Campaign 19V503000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMar 27, 2019
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Campaign 19V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
214 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 11, 2022
Warning Light/Message On. When I go to Toyota Service Center they said it is DTC Rear Disconnect System Performance. You will feel that sometimes the gear with late disconnected then you need to slow down.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 8, 2021
After a recall repair order was issued, the repairs were made and now accelerating under load or uphill, the vehicle will accelerate and then bogs down or chokes (the vehicle then loses speed and no longer accelates). The issue has occurred several times while accelerating to freeway speeds on freeway on-ramps (it’s a safety hazard). 1st attempt to repair by the dealer was made on 11/22/2021. 2nd attempt by the same dealership is pending for today 12/08/2021 at 1:30pm.
Suspension, Electrical system, Engine, Aug 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal humming and grinding sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for an unknown recall in regards to a humming sound coming from the transfer case of the vehicle; however, the dealer diagnosed that no issues were found and informed the contact that the recall repair did not need to be completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and he had been hearing abnormal bumping sounds from underneath of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3.
Engine, Aug 9, 2021
The eco boost made the engine to jump causing the engine Mount to loosing out
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2021
Unknown component or system While driving on the Interstate during rush hour, traveling 60 miles an hour, another vehicle along side us entered our lane and we had to avoid a collision by aggressive braking and steering. Following this maneuver, our vehicle immediately shut down. An 18 wheel barely missed crashing into our rear. It took us approximately 1 minute to realize we needed to put the car in park, step on the brake, and push the ignition button to restart the vehicle.
Engine, Jul 9, 2021
vehicle will not accelerate when pushing down on the gas pedal. This can occur when leaving a parking place or from a traffic light.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Engine, Apr 2, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 11, 2021
RECALL FOR A FUEL PUMP AND TOYOTA STILL DOES NOT HAVE A FIX AFTER 4 MONTHS
Engine, Feb 23, 2021
VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN IDLING, SHAKING INCREASES OVERTIME. MECHANIC VERIFIED EGR MALFUNCTION ALONG WITH DIAGNOSTIC COINCIDING WITH PROBLEM.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2021
ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO I PURCHASED MY FIRST VEHICLE EVER, IT WAS A USED CAR, AS A NEW CAR OWNER I WAS SUPER EXCITED FOR MY FIRST CAR,DRIVING OUT THE DEALERSHIP! BUT LATER ON FINDING OUT THAT THE CAR HAD SOME SORT OF RECALL ON IT ,NOT KNOWING WHAT THIS MEANT, I STARTED DOING MY OWN RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR ME AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD! SAFETY RECALL 20TA02
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 18, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOORS WOULD LOCK RANDOMLY LEAVING HIM LOCKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BROWNS TOYOTA OF GLEN BURNIE (7167 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO KOONS ANNAPOLIS TOYOTA (1107 WEST ST, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401) TO GET A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT, TRANSMISSION, TCM, TRANSFER CLUTCH, AND THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,349. *JS
Engine, Feb 2, 2021
REGARDING COMPLAINT # 11390472 I HAVE NOT HAD A RESPONSE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW VIA R-MAIL; BJCOLLIER44@GMAIL.. THANK YOU. AS YET, THE ISSUE, HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.
Engine, Jan 28, 2021
I AM WONDERING EXACTLY WHEN THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM.. (IT INVOLVES, 20V-064. ALSO, 20V01200. I AM UNDER THE IMPRESSION THEY WERE NOTIFIED OF "LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP .PRIOR TO 10/28/2020. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED THE DAY AFTER WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE... WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE OCTOBER 28TH, 2020. I TRULY THINK THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BEFORE SELLING IT TO US ON THE 28TH. OF OCTOBER, 2020..
Engine, Jan 26, 2021
SECOND TIME IN COLD WEATHER, LOSS OF POWER ON INTERSTATE ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. ALL LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHING AND FLASHING THROUGH SEVERAL CODES. FULL TANK OF GAS BOTH TIMES, WITH HEAT IN GAS TANK. ENGINE RUMBLING AND RUNNING ON 2WD, VERY WEEK POWER BOTH TIMES.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jan 14, 2021
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Engine, Dec 17, 2020
MY 2019 RAV4 ADVENTURE HAS A STRONG COOLANT SMELL, I FILLED THE RESERVOIR AND IN A FEW MONTHS GOT LOW LEVEL AGAIN, THE SMELL IS ONLY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, I DON'T SEE ANY LEAKS. IT'S ALSO MAKE A STRANGE NOISE IN LOW RPM, BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 11, 2020
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP WHICH MAY STOP OPERATING. IF THE VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 10, 2020
MY BOUGHT MY VEHICLE BRAND NEW ON DECEMBER 10, 2019. ON OCTOBER 29, 2020 THE BATTERY STOPPED WORKING WITH ONLY 10K MILES. I CALLED TOYOTA AND TOLD THEM MY BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TOYOTA TOLD ME TO JUMP START THE CAR AND DRIVE THERE TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. I ADVISED MY CAR WAS STUCK IN THE GARAGE AND WE WOULD NEED SOMEONE TO TOW THE CAR. WHEN THE 'TOW' ARRIVED IT WAS ONLY A MAINTENANCE WORKER THAT JUMP STARTED THE VEHICLE AND SAID I WOULD NEED TO DRIVE IT MYSELF THERE. THE WORKER ADVISED ME OF THE DEFECTIVE BATTERIES FOR RAV4 AND OTHER MODELS. ONCE MY CAR WAS TURNED ON AND OUT OF THE GARAGE, I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN MY POWER STEERING LOCK WARNING SIGNAL FLASHED. I CALLED AND EXPLAINED I WAS AN HOUR FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND NEEDED MY CAR TOWED TO THEM AND THE WARRANTY I PAID FOR SHOULD COVER IT. SUBSEQUENT TO GETTING MY VEHICLE BACK, I RECEIVED PAPERWORK IN THE MAIL WITH A RECALL NOTICE ON 12/9/2020 EXPLAINING THE POSSIBILITY OF MY VEHICLE STALLING WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. I PULLED OUT MY PAPERWORK FROM THE TECH AND ON THE BOTTOM NOTES I NOTICED THE TECH WROTE 'INTERIM STATUS' EXPLAINING THAT I WAS ADVISED THERE IS CURRENTLY AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT CURRENTLY NO REMEDY. THIS INFORMATION WAS NEVER EXPLAINED OR GIVEN TO ME UNTIL THE RECALL NOTICE VIA MAIL ON 12/9/2020 EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WAS DEFECT INFO REPORT WAS ISSUED ON MAY 20TH.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 30, 2020
THERE HAS BEEN A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS CAR FOR OVER A MONTH NOW WITH NO REMEDY. IF THIS PROBLEM COULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSE A HIGHER CHANCE OF A CRASH, WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG TO FIX? IT IS UNSAFE!
Engine, Oct 28, 2020
ENGINE STALL AND RUN ROUGH WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2020
THE CAR HAS STALLED TWICE OUT OF THE BLUE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, AND THEY SAID THE VAPOR LOCK HAD GAS IN IT. THEY WANTED TO CHARGE $1000. THE EXCUSE WAS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE YOU RUN THE RISK OF GAS GETTING INTO THE VAPOR LOCK EVERY TIME YOU FILL UP... THAT IS BULL. IT STALLED IN MOTION TWICE ON A CITY STREET.
Engine, Jun 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WELLESLEY TOYOTA (234 WORCESTER ST, WELLESLEY, MA 02481, 781-237-2970) WHERE THE MECHANIC RETRIEVED AN UNDISCLOSED FAULT CODE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CODE SHOWED A NON-SPECIFIC ENGINE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Jun 6, 2020
I NOTICE THAT MY RAV4 WAS DRIPPING OIL ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE. I READ THE REPORTS ON YOUR SITE AND THIS MATTER COULD BE SERIOUS, AND CAN START FIRE.THE CAR IS NEW ONLY 8.000 MILES ON IT. I NEED HELP TO FIX IT. *TR
Engine, Jun 6, 2020
I NOTICED THAT IS A DRIP OF OIL UNDER THE CAR. LOOKS LIKE IT'S COMING FROM THE ENGINE. *TR
Power train, Engine, Mar 6, 2020
TWICE THIS VEHICLE HAS STUMBLED WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, APPLYING GAS FROM A NEAR DEAD STOP. BOTH TIMES WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT IF OTHER DRIVER WAS NOT DRIVING DEFENSIVELY. THIS RAV 4 IS UNSAFE! LESS THAN 5,000 MILES SINCE WE BOUGHT IT NEW.