Buying a used 2021 Toyota RAV4
Recalls and owner-reported problem areas from official NHTSA data. Every car is different, so check the specific listing before you make an offer.
Most-reported problem areas
Owners filed 389 complaints with NHTSA. The areas mentioned most:
- air bags125
- unknown or other75
- electrical system47
- engine41
- power train23
- service brakes21
Recalls
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA campaign 23V865000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Recalls apply to some vehicles of this model year. Whether a specific car was affected or repaired depends on its VIN.
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Source: NHTSA public recall and complaint data.