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Toyota RAV4 V faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
5.0/5

4 known faults

Hybride 218

  1. 12 V battery discharging

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners of 2019 hybrid RAV4s report a 12 V auxiliary battery found flat, sometimes after only a few weeks without driving; it is only recharged when the car is in "Ready" mode. Some have been replaced under warranty, and a heavily discharged battery can prevent the boot from opening (Toyota Owners Club). What Car? cites the battery among the few complaints from owners.

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Defective brake booster pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On hybrid RAV4s built in spring 2019 (26 April to 31 May 2019 according to the Australian recall), badly formed brushes can block the brake booster pump motor: brake assistance and stability control can then be lost, with warning lights coming on. Toyota replaces the pump free of charge (CarAdvice, Green Car Reports, What Car?).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Cracked front suspension arms (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On RAV4s built between 25 September and 26 October 2019, the lower front suspension arms can crack, then break and separate from the wheel, with a risk of loss of control. The steel came from a batch supplied by Nippon Steel. Toyota replaces both arms free of charge (Car-recalls.eu, Auto123, What Car?).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Hybride 222 AWD-i

  1. 12 V battery discharging

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Owners of 2019 hybrid RAV4s report a 12 V auxiliary battery found flat, sometimes after only a few weeks without driving; it is only recharged when the car is in "Ready" mode. Some have been replaced under warranty, and a heavily discharged battery can prevent the boot from opening (Toyota Owners Club). What Car? cites the battery among the few complaints from owners.

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Defective brake booster pump (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On hybrid RAV4s built in spring 2019 (26 April to 31 May 2019 according to the Australian recall), badly formed brushes can block the brake booster pump motor: brake assistance and stability control can then be lost, with warning lights coming on. Toyota replaces the pump free of charge (CarAdvice, Green Car Reports, What Car?).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Cracked front suspension arms (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On RAV4s built between 25 September and 26 October 2019, the lower front suspension arms can crack, then break and separate from the wheel, with a risk of loss of control. The steel came from a batch supplied by Nippon Steel. Toyota replaces both arms free of charge (Car-recalls.eu, Auto123, What Car?).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Hybride 218, Hybride 222 AWD-i
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Plug-in Hybrid 306

  1. Plug-in hybrid shutting down in cold weather (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    On plug-in hybrid RAV4s built between late November 2019 and June 2021, strong acceleration after a long drive in electric mode in cold weather can cause the battery voltage to drop: the hybrid system shuts down and the car loses drive. Toyota updates the hybrid control computer's software at the workshop (Car-recalls.eu, Vi Bilägare, ÖAMTC, Jalopnik).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Plug-in Hybrid 306
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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