general problems of the 2024 Toyota RAV4 - part 1

My sunroof exploded while driving . Nothing hit my car there was no cars around me.

My wife was driving down the freeway with the panoramic sunroof closed. The sunroof glass without warning made a loud popping noise and there was safety glass all over the interior of the car. She was not operating the sunroof at the time. The fabric sunshade was open at the time. Dealership refuses to cover the damage ~$2200 under warranty.

Car is out of alignment resolutions in the rear passenger tire to wear down at an abnormal rate. Had the vehicle inspected by a local mechanic and two different dealerships. All three inspections came back with the same answer. The camber and the toe for the right rear tire can not be set to a center good alignment. Leaving it in the red zone that will result in excessive tire wear, handling and safety problems.

Novemver 18, 2025 "I was driving my 2024 Rav4 . . Suddenly - I only heard the glass shatter, not an impact on my sunroof glass. After 10mins driving (7:10am) speed 65 mph in freeway it was not raining when I started driving but a little windy and splash of rain started no impact or debris and I am far away from cars in from of me the remaining glass edges (show outward shattered).

Never collusion with ever.

Driving on a city portion of highway 69 between prescott and prescott valley, traveling about 45mph, the panoramic moonroof suddenly exploded. There was no one near us and the road is newly paved so no obstacles. Glass shards rained down on us. This happened on a normal day about 75 degrees. Totally unexpected. I did sustain a cut on a finger. This could have harmed one of us with flying glass. We have contacted our insurance company and directed us to a collision compare place. In checking online, I see that others have experienced the same problem and there are lawsuits about this issue.

Had to have my 2024 Toyota rav 4 towed for a second time in 2 month after driving in heavy rain. During the first instance, I drove less than 10 miles on the highway in very heavy rain. Arrived at my destination, put the car in park and the engine and rpm meter started pulsating, revving feeling as if the car were going to stall. Turned the engine off, had the vehicle towed to the dealership who found "no issues" with the car. Again on September 23, 2025, I drove through a heavy rain storm, arrived a my destination and again the engine/rpm were pulsating/revving. An hour later when I went to leave (in no rain), started the vehicle and the engine began to sputter, all warning lights on the dash board went on including in part "parking support brake malfunction visit your dealer", "pre-collision system malfunction visit your dealer" and "engine stopped steering power low", and the engine sputtered and shut off. Had the vehicle towed to another dealership where it has been for 5 days with the technician telling me he cannot replicate the issue. This is a serious problem for a new vehicle with 17k miles. Not only is this is a safety risk due to vehicle failure/shut down, it is a serious defect in a product that I paid $40,000 for. Please do all that can be done to force Toyota to fix this issue, as it appears based on review of similar complaints on this website that this is happening quite a lot. Separately, it is more than concerning that total engine failure does not generate codes sufficient for Toyota technicians to diagnose such a fatal problem.

While driving, I heard a loud noise on roof of car. The sunroof/moonroof spontaneously shattered, pieces of glass around edge came loose and flew off and part of the frame dislodged. No cars around that could have thrown something up on top of car to cause this. I took to Toyota dealer and they said it was not under warranty and refused to cover. I filed a claim with aaa insurance and they don’t think they can cover because, according to their assessor, it appears to be a defect with no single point of contact to cause the shatter. As is, the car is not safe to drive for fear of glass completely breaking and flying off, as well as there being no protection from the roof, as the sunroof/moonroof critical to the integrity of the car.

Ac drainage system easily clogs and creates undetectable leaks on the interior of the car that create flooding in the car and mold growth at least a month before visible water collection and smell. This is widespread across Toyota vehicles and my dealership reports at least 4 cars a month with this issue which is a high occurrence. This issue is undetectable and is a major health concern for passengers causing a major safety risk, especially since undetected. There is documentation of this issue across Toyota models and Lexus models.

It is good.

Impact is to software. Apple car play is malfunctioning. Will not allow bluetooth calls while apple car play is active. Phone will continue to ring on screen however, and will not be able to take call handsfree while driving. Call will not allow communication from driver to caller, only can hear caller. Concerns have been ongoing since may.

Bought a 2024 rav 4 on oct 4 ,2024. Has a little over two thousand miles in it now. On two different occasions the vehicle has lurched pulled forward while I was sitting stopped foot on the brake. The first incident I was stopped at a stop sign waiting to enter a highway. All of a sudden the motor revved up and vehicle began lurching forward the brake I was pushing on would not stop the vehicle. I was dragged from the stop sign to the highway. I had to turn the key off to stop the vehicle. The second incident was about a week later. I was stopped at a red light. Foot again on the brake. Suddenly the engine began to rev up and lurching against the brake. I immediately turned the engine off this time. Finally got the vehicle towed to postoak Toyota in midwest city where I purchased it. Postoak had told me three different times that I would have to to pay the tow fee or drive the unsafe vehicle to them. About an hour and a half drive. Finally triple aaa said I was covered through postoak. Had vehicle towed on may 31 2025. On June 3,2025 I was informed by a postoak mechanic there was nothing found wrong with my vehicle. I was informed the vehicle has a start stop feature and letting my foot off brake when stopped would cause a small lurch. What happened to me twice in the rav 4 was no small lurch. Literally dragging me with my foot squarely on the brake. I drove an escape for six years which had the same start stop feature. Never did the escape lurch forward.

Driving on the interstate highway when the sunroof glass just shattered. Luckily the cover was closed so no one was hit by the glass. Cars behind me could have been hit by flying glass. I have heard of this happening in the 2021 rav 4's. The sunroof was looked by a Toyota dealership and they didn't say anything about it, only saying it was not covered under warranty. There not indications of cracking or any else prior to the shattering.

I bought my car in the end of November 2024, and in April 2025 which is less than 5 months and the car's been driven less than 2,000 miles, I noticed the black plastic parts of my car in the front have been melting. This is a defect in the material composition. I see a good amount of other people sharing their similar melting experience on online platforms. When I brought the car and shown pictures to a local Toyota service center, Toyota says it's due to solar convergence. I also called Toyota corporate, and they told me it's not my fault. But they're not helping me fix the issue and repair my car. This should be under warranty. I just bought my car. I do not live somewhere with hot weather. It doesn't make sense, and it isn't acceptable for the car's plastic material on the outside to be melting like this. It's a safety concern that my car parts are melting.

At the beginning of April, 2025, Toyota began sending unrequested solicitations to subscribe to its “connected services” to the multimedia display in the center of the dashboard of the Rav4. Those solicitations take over the entire screen and prevent any other use of the display until the driver takes affirmative steps to dismiss the solicitation. They also interrupt the connection between an iphone and the display, which requires the driver to completely reset the connection between the iphone and the display. It can take up to five or six separate steps to click through additional screens, in different locations on each screen, before the display returns to its original state. This is particularly dangerous when the prior use of the display was for navigation, as the map cannot be returned to without going through those screens and presses. The steps required to remove these unwanted solicitations create a materially dangerous likelihood of distracted driving. I have never at any time given Toyota permission to send me these unwanted and intrusive electronic message solicitations, and I have explicitly revoked any and all such permissions which Toyota might claim were created by my purchase and. Or operation of the vehicle. I request that an inquiry be opened and that the inquiry determine that Toyota's forced interruption of the operation of a vehicle such as my Rav4 is a safety defect and that Toyota be ordered to discontinue its dangerous practice.

Today on 4/1/2025 while driving home, the roads were wet/slushy, it was actively rain/sleeting outside. During the drive, my lane assist and front impact assist was disabled due what the dash read of "sensor blocked" or somthing similar. I got home minutes later and pulled into my garage, put my car in park and sat with it idling in park for about 2-3 minutes, at that time, is when I felt it start to shake a little bit and then it shut off by itself. A warning popped up on my dash that read "engine stopped, steering power low".

Car was stationary in a fast food drive-thru. The car started shuddering/idling funny and rpm needle was jumping a bit. Turned the car off and tried to turn it back on and the car would not crank. (I then had to put the car in neutral and have some workers at the restaurant push my car out of the drive-thru). After about 5 minutes of sitting in the parking lot, the car finally cranked and I was able to drive it home normally. This happened after a heavy rain. Message on the dash said something like "engine off power steering low. ".

Sunroof imploded. No point of impact, glass broken on seam of sunroof.

The forward panel of the panoramic sunroof on my 2024 Toyota hybrid xse spontaneously imploded. There was not impact from a rock or other object, no potholes or other defects in the road, and this did not occur under overpass. The car is less than 1 year old and it appears to be a common occurrence in similar models over the last few years. Toyota denies that this a defect in their materials or manufacturing and continues to insist that each instance of the panoramic sunroof must have been caused by outside factors.

Vehicle said steering power low and caused engine to shut off. Tried to crank several times and car would come on but would not crank correctly. I believe water got into the power steering due to it raining outside. This is the first time I have had this happen with my car.

Moonroof spontaneously shattered, much like an explosion, while driving.

I am experiencing (along with many other customers) software issues related to navigation. Toyota acknowledges the issue, wherein the head unit on the car gives bad gps data when it communicates with the phone via airplay. This causes the any navigation system to think that you’re in the wrong location. Symptoms include having the navigation think you’re not on the highway and it rerouting you every time there is an exit. I almost got into a car accident following erroneous routing. While it’s a software issue, (technically, the head unit is not clearing the memory in the onboard computer properly, there’s a memory leak) it makes the car undrivable and we bought it brand new. The most disappointing part is that Toyota says there’s no fix and we just have to live with it. We have 10. 5 monitor that displays completely false and dangerous information. That’s like saying I buy an iphone but my calling function on the phone doesn’t work and apple saying your stuck with the faulty phone. Given the sophistication of a modern day car, I believe software problems are just as important as faulty brakes or airbags. In fact this issue is dangerous everytime you get in the car. I experienced this issue occurred when I was on the highway when I had no way to stop and could not rely on my navigation. It is so dangerous. It’s reprehensible that Toyota does not have to be held accountable for this. I don’t know what to do with my car. I don’t feel safe driving it. Just to be clear, my phone works on other Toyotas, so not a phone problem. I’ve also tried other phones on my car and all have the same problem. The master technician said he sees this commonly on cars but he has no fix. Toyota will not replace the head unit. They are unable to do anything.

While sitting idle in the parking lot at work, I suddenly got a "engine off steering power low" warning on my vehicle. The check engine and power steering warning lights came on. I could no longer operate the vehicle. When trying to restart the vehicle, it started up but the entire vehicle began shaking and the engine shut off again. I have researched this problem on Toyota and Rav4 forums online, and this problem has been happening to a lot of Rav4 owners. I had the vehicle towed. Toyota claims that everything is fine and they cannot find the cause of the problem. Some owners have reported that water is getting into the engine because of a faulty lower area intake tube. One user said that Toyota specifically told them to make a complaint here so that is what I am going to do as well. I no longer feel safe operating the vehicle and I am in a constant state of worry while I am driving. Other owners have reported near misses/accidents because of this problem. There were no symptoms/messages/warnings before this problem suddenly happened all at once.

I was traveling on the interstate this morning, driving approx 70mph in 55 degree weather when the sunroof exploded and glass shattered everywhere inside my vehicle. The sunroof was closed at the time, and the interior cover was opened, so the glass was all over me and the inside of the car. There were no other vehicles near me and no evidence of a rock or other debris hitting the car. I have filed a claim with my insurance company however I see online that there are several other cases against Toyota Rav4 vehicles who have experienced the same issue. It was an absolutely terrifying situation and thankfully I didn't hit another car or hurt anyone else in the process.

Unknown I was taking a sharp right turn into a parking spot next to another vehicle. My foot on the brake I was just stopped in the spot and the vehicle lunged forward and ran into a brick wall.

This incident occurred on the morning of [xxx]. I was driving my new, 2024 Toyota Rav4 hybrid on the highway (it has less than 20,000 miles on it). There were no vehicles or other obstacles or road debris of any kind near me. I suddenly heard an incredibly loud, explosive sound. It was like a gunshot or as if a body had fallen on my roof. I then heard the noise of wind. My sunroof had exploded. Fortunately, I had the sunroof and the interior screen closed, so glass did not fall into my car. Once I was able to pull over, I examined the sunroof to find it had shattered and there was no indication of anything falling on or colliding with it. I took two photos and proceeded slowly to the Toyota dealer (ourisman Toyota in richmond, va. ) where I purchased the car brand-new/off-the-truck in February 2024. The dealer stated that they would not cover glass, including a spontaneously exploding sunroof on a new car, and so I am required to pay out of pocket. Although fortunately I was able to keep control of my car and was not injured, this was a serious and dangerous event. (note, I was unable to upload the photos below, but have them available. ) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I just purchased a 2024 Toyota Rav4 se hybrid in March 2024 at summit Toyota in akron, ohio.  on [xxx], the  a/c was not blowing cold air and was making loud noise when turned on.    I made an appointment for the car to get checked.    our Rav4 has approximately 3200 miles and is used by my wife sparingly around town.   summit Toyota called me on 8-19-24 and said there was damage to the compressor from “possibly” a rock.   they said it would not be covered under the warranty.  the total cost is around $1. 250. 00.  we currently have a 2020 highlander and many other Toyotas before our current ones.  we decided to purchase this Rav4  because we wanted the reliability of a Toyota.   after today’s assessment from summit Toyota that this was “possibly” caused from a rock then there must be a design flaw in the grate opening size.  this is a safety concern if rocks/road debris can damage components of the vehicle this easily. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I purchased the car 1/31/24 the very next day I experienced a rough idle and the car revving up its own. Toyota was unable to duplicate the problem. In may, I experienced a small leak by driver side pillar a. I was told the vehicle was fixed. In June, I had a leak in the same pillar as well but additional areas were showing a leak. I was told the first leak was from the sunroof. The 2nd leak I was told it was the windshield. The windshield was replaced in July. In August, I am now experiencing a leak again in the same places. Toyota is deeming the care safe and drivable regardless of the fact that the car is still leaking the dealership suggest I trade in the vehicle. Aside from the leak, I’ve dealt with steering/alignment issues which have been looked at twice.

The cover and insulation material around the steering shaft came off and it is interfering with the brake and acceptation pedals. It looks to be a safety risk. Toyota claims that it is not cover under warranty, but I am concern if this can eventually cause an accident. Refer to the picture attached.

It's brand new car.

I bought a brand new 2024 Toyota Rav4. It was raining heavy, I drove through some deep puddles. I parked at my jobs parking lot, let my car idle for a few minutes, and I received a message on the dash "engine stopped. Steering power low. " I went out 2 hours later, tried again, same message. Waited all day, even called a tow truck. Right when tow was about to show up, I started the car again, no message, and car was fine. I told dealership, and they told me it was because the engine got water in it. But looking online it's because of a faulty battery or alternator from the factory. Two days later, it happened again as I was parking. I saw the warning momentarily as I was turning off the car. I turned it back on again, and no message. Please look into this. I fear for everyone who buys a Rav4 from the factory. It seems to be a common occurrence for brand new Rav4, not just a one or two happenstance.

I have driven 20 years in USA, where I had observed a debris (dirt/ rock) from road hitting the wind shield and have never had damaged by car wind shield. My new Toyota Rav4 xe, wind shield cracked by un-noticeable debris hitting it. Wind shield quality has been compromised by Toyota. It is so thin and week that it gave way. I lost confidence in Toyota and feel nervous as similar damage may happen in future also. How can you ensure that they recall and install better wind shield. Dealers sell warranty for the same when we buy new cars, so that financial impact is taken care by additional 3-4 k. $ warranty sale. But what about passenger in front if the windshield breaks and cause face / eye injury. The wind shield of Rav4 is too thin for it large area (size). It may be ok for windows and rear, but not ok for front. Do they test the impact test on wind shield (1/2 cm stone or ice (hail) hitting the wind shield from their vendors? Toyota is not considering this in manufacturing warranty. Relying on Toyota's quality, I denied dealer's warranty, as I am a safe driver (no incidence in my 40 years of driving. Toyota should reimburse and provide high quality wind shields. Yours sincerely srini rama.

Rav 4 will randomly shake and turn off saying engine stopped steering power low.

The 12. 3 in multi media display keeps going blank while driving I have taking it back a couple of times and still does it on the way back from a trip this year the screen went blank while I was using the map in a city and about got into a accident.

Moon roof spontaneously shattered while driving. No impact from any object caused this, no other vehicles around and vehicle was only at 5 mph at time of shattering. It’s as if the glass just shattered outwards from inside the cabin of the vehicle. Showered driver with glass and could have caused injury especially if glass fell into eyes.