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This page covers 5 recalls, 154 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Toyota RAV4.
28–39 mpg combined
6–8.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2024 RAV4, the complaint picture is spread across engine, steering, and electrical issues rather than dominated by a single clear pattern. On the engine side, owners describe sudden stalls or shutdowns, often accompanied by warning lights, with dealers frequently unable to reproduce the fault. Steering complaints center on an intermittent pulling to one side, left or right, that tends to appear after startup or a cold soak and can shift direction or resolve after the vehicle is restarted; dealers generally confirm correct alignment with no mechanical cause found. Electrical system complaints are more varied, covering door latches releasing unexpectedly while driving and other electrical behaviors. A smaller number of reports mention glass, side windows and sunroofs, shattering without an obvious external impact, though these appear across only a few individual reports rather than a strong recurring pattern.
154
Total Complaints
24
Crash-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving front brake caliper and wheel hub bolts that may be loose, which can tear a brake hose, leak fluid, reduce stopping power, or cause a wheel to detach entirely.
The loose bolt issue affects the front corners of the vehicle where the brake caliper bracket and wheel hub bearing mount to the steering knuckle. A damaged brake hose bleeds fluid until braking force drops significantly, and in the worst case a wheel can separate from the vehicle while driving, removing all steering and braking ability at that corner.
On the visibility side, a software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system can cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, leaving the driver without any view of the area behind the vehicle while backing up. There is also a separate instrument panel concern where the display can fail to show critical driving information, which reduces a driver's awareness of warnings or vehicle status while the car is in motion.
The remaining recall is a compliance matter involving the load capacity label. The label affixed to certain vehicles may show an incorrect maximum weight value, which could lead an owner to load the vehicle beyond its safe limit without realizing it, raising the risk of handling problems or structural overload.
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What can fail
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The label showing how much extra weight your vehicle can safely carry displays incorrect values, making it hard to know the actual weight limit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the Panoramic View Monitor system may cause the rearview camera to freeze or go blank when backing up, blocking your rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the parking assist software at no cost to restore proper rearview camera function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error in the instrument panel at startup may prevent the display of vehicle speed, brake system status, and tire pressure warnings.
What the fix does
For non-PHEV vehicles, dealers will update the instrument panel software wirelessly at no cost. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect and either replace the panel or update its software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Bolts securing the front brake caliper and wheel hub bearing may be loose, potentially damaging the brake hose or causing wheel detachment.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, and replace any damaged parts, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The bolts securing the front brake caliper bracket and wheel hub to the steering knuckle may not be tight enough. This can allow the caliper to move and damage the brake hose, causing brake fluid to leak and reduce braking power. Loose hub bolts can also cause the front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper bracket and wheel hub bolts as needed, and replace any damaged parts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
