Toyota RAV4 Complaints (2019)

906 consumer complaints on file.

#11670971July 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, STEERING
Started normally, but had a message on the screen saying “Check Fuel Cap.” I needed gas anyways, drove about 3 minutes to the gas station, turned engine off, put gas. Turned engine back on and within 3 seconds it shut off. The screen displayed “engine stopped- Power steering low.” I tried a handful of times to start, it did not. After 20 minutes and some rest, it started. With no more messages. Battery and alternator were tested, both were good.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668150June 20, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while stopping the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal slushing sound coming from the front passenger's side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the door seals had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667285June 16, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sudden, unexpected, surprise Surging Idle upon placing the vehicle in Park after driving a 15 minute distance at a top speed of 35mph. Loud Surge up to 2.5 (x1000RPM) Sounds like the Engine Shifted Idle Drops down and immediately begins Surging up again. Idle is high while driving. Some chugging upon acceleration. Immediately drove to Auto Parts store for Diagnostic Test. Started vehicle and showed Technicians what was happening. Diagnostic Test provided: Code P0171 Stored and Permanent System is Too Lean Bank 1 Code P0505 Stored and Pending Idle Control System P117B Stored Fuel Performance/Direct Injector Most Likely Solution: Replace Fuel Pump Primary DTC: System Too Lean Bank 1 Suggested Part: Fuel Pump Operating The Vehicle Could Result in Sudden Shut Down, causing a Collision. Could also Cause Compromised Gas Mileage and Engine Damage. Check Engine Light is On Additional Message states that All Wheel Drive Mode has been disengaged and 2 Wheel Drive Mode is active. No Warning or Any indication that there was any issues prior to the Sudden Idle Surging upon placing the vehicle in Park. I have searched existing recalls for 2019 Toyota Rav-4 and found a Fuel Pump listed. I checked my license plate and VIN only to see the result that there are Zero Unrepaired recalls for both searches. This vehicle is clearly having an internal battle between air and fuel. I find it concerning that 2019-2020 Toyota Rav-4 vehicles had a Fuel Pump recall and yet my search has Provided these results.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665946June 9, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
You get a message that said engine maintenance required contact the dealer, when you do the scan it's shows that there is a problem with engine coolant bypass valve. After checking online it was multiple people with the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665188June 5, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Back doors are completely water logged (full of water) and won't drain .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663561May 28, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1st: veh purchased Jan 2023 with new set of tires. Within 11k miles, about 9months: Rear tires unable to be aligned properly due to no camber adjustment. Rear tires have excessive inner rear (belts showing) with 11k miles on tires. Took veh to dealership and was told I just need a set of tires and an alignment. When the tech was questioned if it was an accurate alignment, we were told it would be off a couple degrees because the OE rear control arms did not have any adjustment. This was repaired by an independent shop using aftermarket set of rear control arms, a proper alignment and 2 new rear tires ($1200)--because Toyota dealer would not own any accountability of an error nor do the PROPER requested repair since proper repair did not involve OE Toyota parts. This was repaired, case closed and tires have 20k miles on them with beautiful, even wear. 2nd: Rear door hatch will not close electronically. 2 incidences of bent (left) hinge from forcing the tailgate closed and damaged rear taillamp from mis-alignment. Post hinges replaced: re-sets have been done, disabling door and re-enabling, and disconnected battery. Still will not close electronically. This had been occurring over a year and no one knows the fix. I will not be going back to my local stealership and the next one is 30 miles away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662098May 20, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving at interstate speed and cruise control set, the cruise control stopped working and Cruise Control Malfunction errors, as well as Hybrid System Malfunction errors appeared. With other cars driving so closely behind me, the quick deceleration caught me off-guard and could have easily been hit from behind. I took the car to Toyota Dealership and appears there's already a known issue for a corroded traction cable and since not under warranty (due to mileage >120,000 miles) will cost $4668 to fix. Why is this not a recall if the problem is known?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662167May 20, 2025
ENGINE
Faulty coolant bypass valve at 115,000 miles. Seems to be a repeat issue for many Toyota owners. Not covered by the powertrain warranty, but a known issue by the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661798May 19, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started swaying in and out the lane. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact linked the failure to the lane keep assist feature. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the vehicle violently jerked, forcing the contact to pull over. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was accelerating unintendedly upon releasing the accelerator pedal. The contact immediately pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact turned off the lane assist feature and proceeded to drive the vehicle at a slow speed. The contact stated that while accelerating above 35 MPH, the abnormal jerking returned. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661674May 18, 2025
ENGINE
The Engine Maintenance required light comes on when I use the air conditioner. I suspect the coolant bypass hose is not working properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661564May 16, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
I bought my Rav4 in 2019 brand new. For years, anytime there is a hard rain, the doors fill up with water. Water does not drain properly. I brought my car into Toyota a couple of years back. They told me that there was no fix and that when that happens, just to lift up the weather stripping on all four doors, to let the water drain. They acted like this is completely normal. Just last week, I brought my car in again to Toyota to see if they had a fix for it. They ended up charging me about $700 to replace all of the weather stripping on the doors. This is very clearly a manufacturing default and the customer should not be charged for what is a common issue with this car! If this is a well known issue at this point, why has this not been recalled? Again, the doors have had issue draining the water properly since day one and the car was brand new! Anytime the doors fill with water, you can literally hear the water splashing around in the doors while driving! I am not a happy customer. Toyota never takes responsibility!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660359May 12, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a water accumulation problem in the doors. This could potentially cause some rot from the inside out causing electrical to fail or metal to rust and cause the affected door(s) to not open correctly. No warning lights came on or anything on the dashboard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660223May 11, 2025
ENGINE
Check engine light came on and code P268115 was shown for coolant bypass valve internal failure. Valve was replaced by dealership and I was told it would not be covered under the Toyota Customer Support Program because that only covers valves that leak externally, not internal failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659192May 6, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Rear passenger door keeps flooding after rain. Bottom door seal needs to be physically lifted to the side for water to drain out of the door.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657593April 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While driving or stopped at a light, car will switch drivings modes to “mud and sand” turning off the vehicle stability control and pre-collision system warning light will illuminate. After pressing desired mode, car will switch back to “mud and sand” at varying intervals resulting in me pressing the desired mode constantly while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656958April 26, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Faulty coolant valve and Toyota says that it is not covered/part of a recall. However, many vehicles are experiencing this issue so this seems like a widespread problem that Toyota is not taking responsibility for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656886April 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and several unknown messages were displayed. The contact stated that the transmission and steering wheel seized during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that unknown parts were replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted and worsened during the cold months. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656905April 25, 2025
ENGINE
Coolant bypass failure
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656662April 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
A Hybrid System Malfunction warning appeared about 1 week ago. The car was taken to the Toyota dealer who said that the car was safe to drive and that they would need to order a part and it will probably be weeks before they get it because so many other cars have the same problem. Three days later the car will not start with several errors including Brake Power low, PKSB Malfunction, and Precolllision System Malfunction. Toyota is not providing any coverage for any of our repair, car rental or now the need to tow the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11655794April 21, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Well, making my research it shows that the RAV4 2020 will have a recall with the brake booster that my car the 2019 is having the same issues and it’s a very expensive fix. My car only has 40,000 miles is still brand new and I don’t understand why am I having this issues with the brake booster RAV4 2020 has a recall for that same part so I would like them to honor the 2019 brake booster and fix it as well
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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