2026 Toyota RAV4 recalls

2 safety recalls, 44 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
44Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 Toyota RAV4 recall list

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

26V-659
October 7, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Safety risk
An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.

Equipment recall

26V-571
September 2, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.

2026 Toyota RAV4 owner complaints

44 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other15
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Electrical System8
Power Train7
Air Bags5
Structure5
Engine4
Service Brakes3
Lane Departure3
Visibility/Wiper2

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Seat Belts

I am writing to report a safety concern involving the rear seatbelts in the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) updated moderate overlap front crash test (conducted at 40 mph with 40% overlap), the rear lap belt on the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid slid upward from the pelvis onto the lower abdomen of the rear dummy during the crash. This is known as submarining. IIHS rated the rear restraints and dummy kinematics as Poor for this reason, resulting in an overall Marginal rating for the vehicle in that test. In the same test, the non-plug-in hybrid version of the 2026 RAV4 kept the lap belt properly positioned on the pelvis and received an Acc

October 28, 2026Unknown or Other

National glass shortage The back glass shattered for no reason while parked at home. It can completely separate from the bottom of the glass. Broken into many tiny pieces.

October 20, 2026Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness

I am reporting a safety concern involving a 2019 Nuna RAVA convertible car seat. The harness adjustment mechanism is malfunctioning, and the adjustment button does not operate properly, preventing me from reliably adjusting the harness to secure my child. I contacted Nuna customer service and provided video documentation of the malfunction. Nuna informed me that this model has been discontinued and that replacement parts are no longer available. Nuna also acknowledged that I never received the original remedy kit associated with the RAVA harness recall. Their leadership team reviewed my concerns and recommended completing the recall cleaning procedure before determining whether the malfuncti

October 19, 2026WheelsService BrakesForward Collision Avoidance

While I was pulling into a parking spot at Aldi’s grocery store, another car was also parking in the slot right in front of my car. There was no danger at all, yet my 2026 Toyota RAV4 emergency braking system stopped my car and totally locked up the brakes. The engine and EV system was running, and I could shift to any gear, the wheels were so locked the car tried to move but couldn’t forward or backwards. I tried back and forth, finally turned off and car restarted. Same result about 5 times. Finally the wheels unlocked and I was able to drive. If this happened on an expressway or busy road, I feel my life would be in danger. The dealer couldn’t duplicate the problem next day, but was able

October 19, 2026Electrical SystemEngineForward Collision Avoidance

Approximately 6 weeks ago I was driving on the Garden State Parkway North in the middle lane at about 65mph when the car just stopped. A voice came over the car speaker asking if I had a problem. I was panicked for fear I would be rear ended so rather than talk to the person I tried to restart the car. This took maybe 15 seconds after which I continued driving home. Fortunately, the cars behind me were able to stop in time. I brought the car into my dealer's service dept. a couple of days later. They could not offer any explanation or advice. This past Friday I heard that the 2026 plug in RAV 4 is being recalled for a similar situation. I am thus further convinced that there is a problem tha

2026 Toyota RAV4 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID SUV HEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
2026 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV PHEV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Toyota RAV4: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2026 Toyota RAV4 recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. The most recent, filed October 7, 2026, concerns the engine and engine cooling.

What are the most common 2026 Toyota RAV4 problems?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (15 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance.

Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 Toyota RAV4.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Toyota RAV4?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.