KnownCarProblems2019 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 880 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Toyota RAV4, most often about the fuel system (31% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about RAV4 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2019 Toyota RAV4 problems
Fuel system
269 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
Fuel spills when filling gas. Fuel tank does not fill to capacity at first click so when I add additional fuel in an attempt to completely fill tank, fuel sometimes spills out.
The fuel tank is faulty and does not hold 14.5 gallons of gas as listed in the owners manual. The gas gauge is faulty and is not accurate. Otherwise Toyota is committing fraud by making such claims which my RAV4 does not deliver. This has been getting worse since I purchased the car in july 2019. The tank can only be…
Engine
214 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
My 2019 RAV4 adventure has a strong coolant smell, I filled the reservoir and in a few months got low level again, the smell is only with the engine running, I don't see any leaks. It's also make a strange noise in low RPM, between 1000 and 2000 RPM
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle doors would lock randomly leaving him locked inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was…
Other or unspecified
169 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles.
You can hear wind when driving your vehicle. When you get up to 50 miles per hour is when u can hear it good. Also you can smell freon. I reported this to my dealership within two weeks of purchase.
My 2019 tortola RAV4 xle with 6401 miles on it has been experiencing problems with stalling since I first got it in august. I notice it especially when I don't make complete stops. It will stall and yank the car forward. It is annoying and embarrassing that my new car does not drive smooth. I will be taking it to a…
Electrical
102 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Radio suddenly loses sound, and then comes back very loud scaring passengers and the driver. Sometimes sound never comes back. Screen is faulty and has slow response to transition from camera to radio and back. Updates are required but dealerships want them paid for if not in warranty
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that there was an unknown blinking red light on the instrument cluster. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer…
Body and structure
89 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Side mirrors vibrate making them very blurry during driving. There has been many complaints yet no fix. Motor - vehicle jolts forward after making a stop and then accelerating. Toyota dealership has been notified, yet they refuse to fix either issue even with the amount of complaints for both issues.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the rear hatch door failed to remain securely closed. The contact stated that the failure intermittently occurred and became more frequent over time. Additionally, the front driverâs side seat belt buckle and rear passengerâs side seat belt buckle failed…
Transmission
81 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact rented a 2019 Toyota RAV4. When the contact attempted to shift the vehicle in reverse, the gear shifter came out of the transmission box. The contact quickly placed the gear shifter back in the transmission box and notified the rental facility. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The contact…
Clunking/thud is heard from the rear/under carriage. To duplicate the issue, it must be driven 30-40 min so that differential oil is hot and drive up to 30 MPH then slow down to below 10 MPH to confirm the issue. The issue is limited to 2019 RAV4 (with torque vectoring system - only adventure and limited trims) no…
Air bags
45 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window.
Water stains on the interior headliner where the plastic a-pillar cover meets the roof. This appears on both side of the car. The water leaks all the way down to the floor not the driver and passenger side. There is a lot of electronic wires / connectors / side airbags and driver dash panel and they all get wet and…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact then stated that while the vehicle was idling, he heard a beeping sound coming from the front driverâs seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be…
Brakes
36 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: electrical.
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota RAV4. While driving approximately 2 MPH and attempting to park, the vehicle did not stop. The brake pedal was depressed at the time of the failure. The vehicle continued to move, drove over a curb and sidewalk, and crashed into a storefront. Police report number: [] was filed. There were…
Two weeks ago the car came on with an error message stating the hybrid system had failed. I brought it into the dealer and they replaced a relay valve and said they had been having the same problem in cold weather with other RAV4 hybrids. Now today, I went to start the car and it was listing about 6 error messages…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting january 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late march 2021. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 20v-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta02. Lexus' number for this recall is
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4runner, 2019-2020 avalon, 2019 corolla hatchback, 2017-2019 highlander, 2018-2020 camry, 2020 corolla, 2018-2019 land cruiser, 2017-2020 tacoma, 2019-2020 rav4, 2019-2020 sequoia, 2017-2020 sienna, 2019-2020 tundra, 2018-2020 lexus es350, 2017 lexus gs200t, 2017-2019 lexus gs350, 2019 lexus gs300, 2018-2020 lexus lc500h, 2019-2020 lexus ls500, 2018-2019 lexus gx460, 2017 lexus is200t, 2019 lexus is300, 2019 lexus is350, 2018-2020 lexus lc500, 2018 lexus ls500, 2019 lexus ls500h, 2018-2019 lexus lx570, 2017 lexus rc200t, 2019 lexus rc300, rc350, 2017 and 2019-2020 lexus rx350, 2018-2020 rx350l, 2019 lexus ux200, 2018-2019 lexus nx300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began august 17, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20tb11 / 20ta11.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 rav4 and 2020 rav4 hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (eps). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began august 10, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20tb08 / 20ta08.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began april 3, 2020. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20ta04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20la02.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2020 toyota avalon hybrid, camry, camry hybrid and lexus es300h and 2019-2020 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5l 4-cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began september 27, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is k0n.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2019 rav4 and rav4 hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to federal motor safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Equipment: labels
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began august 23, 2019. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Set's number for this recall is set19a.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: labels
Risk: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gst will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began may 24, 2019. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 19r1.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota (gst) is recalling certain 2019 c-hr, 4runner, avalon, avalon hybrid, camry, camry hybrid, highlander, land cruiser, prius, rav4, sequoia, tacoma, sienna, tundra and yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Toyota RAV4
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (269 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); engine (214 complaints, typically around 9,000 miles); other or unspecified (169 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 4, 2020 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Toyota RAV4?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about RAV4 model year since 2000, with 880 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.