2026 Toyota RAV4 recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 and 44 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are unknown or other (15), forward collision avoidance (12), electrical system (8). EPA-rated fuel economy is 41–43 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any RAV4 model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.0 per model year.
Recalls 2
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm) · software
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Risk: An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.
Equipment · other · labels
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
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 am writing to report a safety concern involving the rear seatbelts in the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) updated moderate overlap front crash test (conducted at 40 mph with 40% overlap), the rear lap belt on the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid slid upward from the pelvis onto the lower abdomen of the rear dummy during the…
National glass shortage The back glass shattered for no reason while parked at home. It can completely separate from the bottom of the glass. Broken into many tiny pieces.
I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2019 Nuna RAVA convertible car seat. The harness adjustment mechanism is malfunctioning, and the adjustment button does not operate properly, preventing me from reliably adjusting the harness to secure my child. I contacted Nuna customer service and provided video documentation of the malfunction. Nuna informed me that this model has…
Safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWD
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
RAV4
Auto (AV-S6) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE
Auto (AV-S6) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE
Auto (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, most recently for engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm) · software (10/07/2026). 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 2026 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are unknown or other (15), forward collision avoidance (12), electrical system (8).
Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
Is the 2026 a good year for the Toyota RAV4?
The 2026 has the fewest owner complaints of any RAV4 model year from 2012 to 2026. It has 2 recalls vs. an average of 4.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA ratings for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 range from 41 to 43 mpg combined, depending on configuration.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved November 2, 2026. NHTSA model names used: RAV4 HYBRID, RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID, RAV4.