Structure Related Problems of the 2021 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the body (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2021 Toyota RAV4

The Body problem

The front driver-side door lock and opener (actuator) stopped working using the key fob and needs to be manually locked from the inside. When I try to access the door after manually locking driver side and using my key fob for the remaining 3 locks, the unit won't automatically open.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a swishing sound coming from the front passenger’s side door. There was water inside the door's body cavity. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the liftgate was making an abnormal rubbing sound while being closed manually or automatically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that fluid was leaking from the left liftgate bar which had caused   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations