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: other or unspecified
169 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Other or unspecified, Dec 31, 2020
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Dec 24, 2020
CAR/SUSPENSION SQUEAKS OVER ANY BUMPS, DOWN HILLS, ETC. IT HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION, AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASED OFF THE LOT. I KNOW 2 OTHER RAV4 OWNERS THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME NOISE AND ISSUE OCCURRING.
Other or unspecified, Dec 17, 2020
HI I LEASED THIS CAR 1 YEAR AGO AND THE RECALL SCARY ME SO MUCH I HAVE KIDS AND I AM WORRIED CAN I USE A LEMON LAW TO GET OUT OF THIS LEASE AND GET ANOTHER ONE PLS HELP THANK YOU
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
Suspension, Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 27, 2020
EL VEHCULO HACE UN RUIDO EN AMBOS LADOS DE LAS PUERTAS DEL CONDUCTOR Y PASAJERO, ENTRE LAS PUERTAS, DASH Y GUARDALODOS. EL RUIDO ES COMO UN RESTRILLAR CUANDO EL VEHCULO CAE EN UN HOYO, TOMA UN BADN O HACE FRICCIN AL FRENAR.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Nov 23, 2020
I AM UNABLE TO LOCK THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT DOOR. INTERNAL CONTROLS, REMOTE CONTROLS, AND THE MANUAL KEY FAIL. IT WILL OPEN AND CLOSE (LATCH), BUT CAN BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, WHETHER PARKED OR RUNNING. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO OPEN IT FROM THE OUTSIDE WHEN IN MOTION. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOCK, THE MECHANICAL INDICATOR BY THE DOOR HANDLE MOVES FROM UNLOCKED TO LOCKED TO UNLOCKED TO LOCKED RAPIDLY AND WITH A HARSH RATTLE NOISE.
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 7, 2020
MTE, GALLONS TO FILL UP, DON'T EQUAL THE MILES TO GO AFTER A FILL UP. HAVE HAD CAR A YEAR, HAVE ONLY FILLED UP ONCE MORE THAN 10 OR SO GALS, DOESN'T MATTER HOW MANY MILES TO EMPTY SHOW ON GAUGES. DON'T GET ANYWHER NEAR THE MILES DRIVEN THAT WAS TOLD TO ME. I FILL UP, USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 9-10 GLS. WILL HAVE LESS THAN 500 MILES TO DRIVE ON THAT TANK OF GAS.DRIVING LOCAL AND ON HIGHWAY.
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2020
THE SUNROOF ON MY 2019 TOYOTA RAV 4 EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO OTHER CARS OR PEOPLE WERE ANYWHERE NEARBY. NOTHING HIT THE SUNROOF. IT EXPLODED SUDDENLY AND SOUNDED LIKE WE WERE SHOT AT.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 7, 2020
MOANING, BUZZING NOISE OF FRONT DIFFERENTIAL WHEN ACCELERATION TO 35MPH, ALSO UPON DECELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN CAR IS HOT.
Other or unspecified, Jul 1, 2020
TOYOTA RAV4 2019 DON'T HAVE A CAR BUMPER THAT PROTECTS THE CARE WAIL PARKING OR IN THE PARKING LOT IT HAS A PLACK COVERING THE LOWER PART OF THE CAR AND IN THE SAME LEVEL AS THE FIBERGLASS ON THE UPPER PART SO IF ABUT TO HIT A WALL YOU GET THE CAR BODY AT THE SAME TIME AS THE BUMPER IN NEW YORK STATE REQUIRE CARES TO HAVE BUMPER PLUS ALL THE SENSITIVE PARTS IN THIS CARE ARE BEHIND THE BUMPER TO FIX IT COSTED ME $18000
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 26, 2020
THE VEHICLE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACE ON PARK, THE KEY WILL GO DOWN TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION. HOWEVER, WHEN THE KEY IS PUSHED IN TO REMOVE THE KEY, THE KEY WILL NOT MOVE TO THE OFF POSITION, SO THE KEY MAY BE REMOVED. *TR
Visibility, Other or unspecified, Jun 1, 2020
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH ON A 65-DEGREE DAY AND MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT, THE GLASS BLEW OUT AND DOWN THE BACK OF MY CAR. *TR
Suspension, Other or unspecified, May 28, 2020
CAR LURCHED, SHOOK AND TILTED WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. SAFETY RECALL ISSUED MAY 20, 2020 (20TB08/20TA08) SAYS FRONT LOWER ARM SUSPENSION DEFECT FOUND FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL IN PRODUCTION PERIOD 9/25/19-10/25/19, WHICH POST DATES MY PURCHASE DATE BY SEVERAL MONTHS BUT SEEMS TO INVOLVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS BROADER THAN TOYOTA HAS ACKNOWLEDGED AND THAT TOYOTA IS BEING DANGEROUSLY DILATORY IN PROVIDING NOTICE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT IT ADMITS MAKE THESE CARS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 28, 2020
FUEL TANK IS UNABLE TO FILL TO CAPACITY-!4 1/2 GALLON TANK -CAN ONLY FILL. 8 OR 9 GALLONS.*DT*JB *TR
Other or unspecified, May 25, 2020
THE CAR'S FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP. EACH TIME I FILL UP, IT ALLOWS APPROX 10-11 GALLONS OF A 14 GALL TANK. UNCLEAR IF THE FUEL GAUGE IS WORKING OR IF THE ALERT FOR NEEDING GAS IS ACCURATE. NOT PERFORMING AS ADVERTISED.
Other or unspecified, May 15, 2020
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP COMPLETELY - LEAVING ABOUT 2-4 GALLONS SHORT THAT COULD NOT GO INSIDE THE GAS TANK REGARDLESS HOW HARD YOU TRIED. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU DO PUMP THE GAS FILL UP. *TR
Other or unspecified, May 12, 2020
THIS TOYOTA RAV4 ADVENTURE GROANS/SQUEAKS AFTER IT'S BEEN RUNNING FOR A WHILE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS A 1 TO 2 SECOND HESITATION AND THE STEERING SEEMS UNRESPONSIVE WHENEVER THE SOUND IS HEARD. THE LONGER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RUNNING OR THE HOTTER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE, THE MORE OFTEN THE SOUND IS HEARD. *TR
Other or unspecified, Apr 13, 2020
THE CAR LURCHED AND TILTED FOR NO REASON WHEN DRIVEN, ON BOTH THE HIGHWAY AND LOCAL ROADS. NO DASHBOARD INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Mar 31, 2020
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 2/16/2019 ME AND MY HUSBAND BEEN SMELLING FREON OR ANTIFREEZE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO SERVICING EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE GET SERVICED BUT WITH LITTLE OR NO ASSISTANCE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 26, 2020
1ST INCIDENT: SITTING AT STOP LIGHT FOR A FEW MINS AS NORMAL. WHEN TIME TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STARTED LURCHING FORWARD IN A HARD JERKING MOTION. 2ND INCIDENT: SLOWER TRAFFIC. WHEN DRIVING IN SLOWER TRAFFIC OR AT SLOWER SPEEDS, ~20-35MPH THE VEHICLE WILL START LURCHING JERKING FORWARD. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, THERE WERE NO ISSUES FOUND. DEALERSHIP RESET INTERNAL COMPUTER, STATING THAT "VEHICLE IS OPERATING NORMALLY". NEITHER HAS ISSUE HAS YET TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH ANY OTHER DRIVERS AT THIS TIME. I DO TRAVEL WITH DOGS WHO ARE HARNESSED AND SEAT-BELTED IN THE BACKSEAT, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN THROWN TO FLOOR OF CAR IF NOT SEAT-BELTED. FOR MYSELF, I GET TOSSED FORWARD SEVERAL INCHES AND HEAD THROWN FORWARD. WHEN DRIVING IN SLOWER TRAFFIC AND/OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE CAR LURCHING/HARD JERKING FORWARD WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ALL INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPEN ON DRY CITY STREETS. I WOULD ASSUME DURING THESE INCIDENTS OF THE JERKING FORWARD THAT THE BREAK LIGHTS DO NOT ALERT REAR DRIVERS THAT THE CAR IS IN A STOP/GO MOTION.
Other or unspecified, Feb 17, 2020
I CAN NOT FILL UP MY GAS TANK IT SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 12 GALLONS
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 15, 2020
MY 2019 TORTOLA RAV4 XLE WITH 6401 MILES ON IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH STALLING SINCE I FIRST GOT IT IN AUGUST. I NOTICE IT ESPECIALLY WHEN I DON'T MAKE COMPLETE STOPS. IT WILL STALL AND YANK THE CAR FORWARD. IT IS ANNOYING AND EMBARRASSING THAT MY NEW CAR DOES NOT DRIVE SMOOTH. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS TO GET EVALUATED.
Other or unspecified, Feb 14, 2020
UNABLE TO FILL FUEL TANK TO CAPACITY. WHEN FUELING SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 7 TO 8 GALLONS.
Other or unspecified, Feb 14, 2020
AFTER ENTERING AN ADDRESS, I DECEIDED NOT TO GO THERE. THE GPS CANNOT BE READDRESSED OR DELETED WITH A SIMPLE COMAND. IT IS MOST DISTRACTING TO HEAR THE REPETITION OF THE PREVIOUS ADDRESS WHILE DRIVING. NO ONE PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP COULD GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO DELETE THE GPS, EXCEPT TO TURN IT OFF.
Other or unspecified, Feb 12, 2020
THE GAS TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY. IT ONLY TAKES 10 GALLON AS AGAINST THE 14.5 ADVERTISED.