2025 Toyota RAV4 recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 and 90 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are unknown or other (24), electrical system (15), engine (13). It earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is 28–30 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any RAV4 model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 3.4 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Seats · critical fasteners
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Risk: Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Back over prevention · display function
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
I was in a vehicle accident a person turned in front of me and struck the passenger side front we were injured I got slung into the side of the door and it was pretty bad damage I would say in the front and pass. side of the car. EMS suggested that I file a complaint because she said those airbags should’ve deployed and they did not.
When coming to a stop and the break peddle is applied the gas accererates without touching the gas peddle.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2-3 MPH in a parking garage, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into a cement pillar. The vehicle had lunged forward previously. There was smoke or steam coming from the vehicle after the crash. The vehicle was driven in hybrid mode out of the parking garage and was eventually…
Safety ratings
2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2025 Toyota RAV4.
RAV4
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
RAV4 AWD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L · SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start
Regular
RAV4 AWD
Auto (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L · SIDI & PFI
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, most recently for seats · critical fasteners (04/22/2026). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are unknown or other (24), electrical system (15), engine (13).
Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 safe?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 earned a 5-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2025 a good year for the Toyota RAV4?
The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any RAV4 model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 3.4 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA ratings for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 range from 28 to 30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: RAV4.