- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 3
- on record
- MPG
- 25
- combined
Fatalities reported
Owner complaints to NHTSA include 2 reports involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.
Vehicle Summary
2017 Toyota RAV4
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 301
- Complaints citing a crash
- 32
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
3 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 19V503000high
Incorrect or missing label
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
- 17V295000high
Tire/wheel issue
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- 23V734000high
Battery sensor problem
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Consumer complaints
301 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 301
- Total
- 32
- Crashes
- 24
- Fires
- 28
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ELECTRICAL84
- OTHER49
- ENGINE44
- BRAKES34
- LIGHTING27
Serious Concerns
301 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve a death. 28 reports involve injuries. 32 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
23
City
29
Hwy
25
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,400
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation PE21005
Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events
- Recall
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation PE21005
Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events
- Recall
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.