KnownCarProblems2022 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota RAV4, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints). It is 23rd of 26 RAV4 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2022 Toyota RAV4 problems
Electrical
40 complaints · 27%Parts named most often: adas.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle ESC became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ESC system was updated but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 4,800.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor outside the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was smoke coming from the battery, and there was battery fluid leaking from the battery. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 25%Engine
28 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the economy feature disengaged while driving. While the lane assist was activated, the vehicle drifted over into another lane. The engine was revving and backfired. The vehicle lost motive power while driving at undisclosed speeds. The driver's side…
The contactâs uncle owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. While the uncle was driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. During the failure, the instrument panel remained illuminated, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the…
Steering
20 complaints · 13%The contact owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel independently veered in the right direction. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The contact's vehicle flipped twice and the driver's side of the vehicle was severely…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the "low steering" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle shuddered, and then stalled as the contact pulled into…
Body and structure
19 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while either driving at various speeds or coming to a stop, a moving water sound would emit from both the rear driver and passenger side doors. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions to have the doors drained to prevent mold…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the sound was a "sloshing" sound of water. The contact stated that when she had parked the vehicle on a road with an upgrade with the front of the vehicle facing up, she observed…
Driver assistance
13 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning, assist.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the economy feature disengaged while driving. While the lane assist was activated, the vehicle drifted over into another lane. The engine was revving and backfired. The vehicle lost motive power while driving at undisclosed speeds. The driver's side…
Transmission
11 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds and accelerating, the transmission momentarily shifted into 2nd gear and then into neutral(n), causing the vehicle to start coasting. The contact released and then depressed the accelerator pedal and…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2022. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22ta08.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2022 rav4, rav4 hybrid, and rav4 prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the occupant classification system (ocs) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
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 2022 Toyota RAV4
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (40 complaints); other or unspecified (37 complaints); engine (28 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 21, 2022 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Toyota RAV4?
- It is 23rd of 26 RAV4 model years by number of complaints, with 149 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.