KnownCarProblems2023 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota RAV4, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints). It is 21st of 26 RAV4 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2023 Toyota RAV4 problems
Electrical
42 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: instrument panel, adas.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v595000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information.…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 46 MPH in heavy rain, a warning message indicating that the pre-collision sensor was blocked and needed to be cleared, was displayed temporarily, and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lost motive…
Other or unspecified
42 complaints · 26%Steering
27 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 46 MPH in heavy rain, a warning message indicating that the pre-collision sensor was blocked and needed to be cleared, was displayed temporarily, and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lost motive…
Engine
26 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Driver assistance
21 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, warning, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 46 MPH in heavy rain, a warning message indicating that the pre-collision sensor was blocked and needed to be cleared, was displayed temporarily, and the contact continued driving. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly lost motive…
Brakes
18 complaints · 11%Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, there was a loud sound like a gunshot coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife slightly opened the sunroof cover and discovered that the sunroof had shattered into pieces. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the hatch door glass independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but…
Transmission
11 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2023 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the contact turned off the vehicle, and the vehicle rolled backwards while the gear shifter was in drive(d). A dealer or independent mechanic was not contacted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed january 2, 2026. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25tb13 and 25lb06. Subaru's number for this recall is wre25.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 toyota, lexus, and subaru solterra vehicles equipped with a panoramic view monitor (pvm) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rear visibility."
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-phev vehicles, free of charge. For phev vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed december 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in may 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25tb08 and 25ta08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25lb05 and 25la05.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 toyota venza, 2023-2025 rav4 prime, rav4, highlander, gr corolla, crown, 2024-2025 lexus tx, ls, toyota tacoma, grand highlander, and 2025 lexus rx, toyota crown signia, camry, rav 4 plug-in hybrid (phev), and 4 runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.
Wheels and tires: valve
Risk: A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 18, 2023. Owners may contact gst customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gst's number for this recall is 23r1.
Full defect summary
Gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) is recalling certain 2023 toyota rav4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 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 2023 Toyota RAV4
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (42 complaints); other or unspecified (42 complaints); steering (27 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 30, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Toyota RAV4?
- It is 21st of 26 RAV4 model years by number of complaints, with 160 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.