Equipment Problems of Toyota RAV4 - part 2

The sunroof shattered while I was driving. There were no other vehicles around me or on the street. I heard a loud bang and glass rained down on me. The glass is pitched upward like it exploded from the inside. There is no other damage to my car. I had no warning other than the loud bang. When I am not out, my car is in a garage it never sits outside.

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When I put my car on park. The driver side (left door) lock actuator makes a long click noise. Also when I press on unlock it makes that sound as well.

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.

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Info center went real dark in bright sun light--March 26 2026.

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Yesterday March 25th 2026 I went to work and parked my 2017 Toyota Rav4 and about 30minutes later it was on fire in the parking lot. The fire happened around the battery area.

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When using the carplay feature I am not able to use the maps. When using the maps the it glitches out and constantly reroutes spastically and feels very unsafe while driving. I looked up if this was a common issue with other 2024 Rav4 owners and I learned it is. It was explained as an issue with the antenna not being able to keep up with the location of the phone. This issue has caused me to not be able to use my screen while driving and defeats the whole purpose of having that feature in the car. I tried calling a Toyota dealership to fix the problem but was told I would need to pay 200 dollars just to get the car looked at and being as this is a defect with the vehicle that feels unfair. I appreciate any assistance you can offer to resolve this issue for myself and any others experiencing the same problem.

The infotainment display screen frequently goes black while the audio and navigation continues. It requires repeated forced reboots and glitches between the carplay and Toyota ui screen.

Sat in driver seat, closed driver seat door, and the rear window shattered. There was no impact or other incident to the glass.

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I totaled my car into a fence.

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Engine maintenance light came on. Many others are reporting the same problem. Coolant bypass hose or valve.

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The sunroof shattered without any thing hitting the glass.

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There is a stress fracture to the windshield starting at the bottom of the glass where it attaches to the body of the car, below the wipers. It’s not a chip nor was it caused by an object. It’s a semi circle crack. Two employees at the dealer glass department concurred that it’s not damage from a foreign object hitting and that it’s a stress crack. Yet dealer refuses to cover hands warranty. Car has less than 12,000 when this cracked.

The driver side door lock actuator makes a long click noise. Also when I unlock my car it makes the same sound.

On 2/24/2026, while driving down I-5 freeway, the panoramic sun roof spontaneously shattered while I was driving. It sounded like a gunshot. Nobody was injured. There was no accident. I pulled off the freeway and the wasdot incident response truck pulled off with me to inspect. He taped the shattered and cracking glass until I could get to safelite in federal way and get a crash wrap so glass didn't continue to fly off while I was driving. I contacted my glass repair team and he reported to me that this has happened with thousands of my Toyota cars. I will be calling the dealership today.

I am submitting this complaint regarding a structural failure of the rear liftgate hinges on my 2020 Toyota Rav4 xle. The liftgate began opening and closing crooked, and I noticed the door was no longer aligned evenly. After inspection by Toyota dealership, I was informed that the metal hinges attached to the liftgate and body are cracked and must be replaced. This failure is not the result of an accident, misuse, or impact. I have never been in a collision involving the rear of the vehicle. I was told this damage is considered “wear and tear,” so my insurance company declined coverage. The Toyota dealership also declined to cover the repair, stating it is not covered under warranty so I will have to pay out of pocket. However, after researching this issue, I found that many other Toyota Rav4 owners have reported the same hinge cracking and liftgate misalignment problem. This appears to be a widespread manufacturing or design defect rather than normal wear. This is a serious safety concern. If the hinges continue to crack, the liftgate could fail completely and fall, potentially causing injury. The misalignment also prevents the liftgate from opening and closing properly, which affects vehicle safety and usability. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this issue and consider whether a safety recall or technical service bulletin is necessary to protect drivers and passengers. Thank you for your time and consideration.

2014 Toyota Rav4 awd xle purchased June 2025. Multiple pre-existing safety defects confirmed by dealership personnel were never disclosed at time of sale. Power train: torque converter failure — vibration documented at pre-sale inspection, never disclosed or diagnosed. Axle bracket corroded so severely it was fused to axle and required cutting off — confirmed by service advisor on recorded call. Brakes: aftermarket brake parts installed pre-sale without disclosure. Brake system rated red by dealership within 9,734 miles of purchase. Severe brake pedal pulsation confirmed on multiple invoices. Ody/structure: severe underbody and structural corrosion — subframe, crossmembers, fuel tank surfaces — never disclosed. Swollen lug nuts documented. Prior welded exhaust repair undisclosed. Exhaust flange separation and catalytic converter failure — repair quote $4,745. Seat belt: rock found lodged in seat belt buckle — safety restraint failure — not noted on pre-sale inspection. Recall 23v734000 / 23ta13: aftermarket battery used as recall remedy — oem replacement required — non-compliant — fire risk not disclosed at sale. All defects confirmed by dealership invoices, mpi video, and recorded calls. Vehicle out of service since February 2026. Complete documentation available.

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The multimedia screen which shows the map and direction guidance became to blank occasionally, just white grey since February 2026. I immediately lost the direction. It could be back by restarting the engine at the beginning. The problem got worse, happened more often, some times the screen couldn't be back by restarting engine, but I found that it could be reset by pressing the volume button for long time. I reported to Toyota local dealer - hendrick Toyota apex and Toyota brand engagement center, the case manager is freddy. The local dealer run diagnosis twice, couldn't detect any problem. On may 11, the screen totally died, black, no any light. Restarting engine or pressing the volume botton couldn't get the screen back any more. The audio system is still working, I tried to use the map on my iphone, the direction map couldn't be showed, only the text direction shows. Because the system let map show on screen, it assumes that the map shows one screen but it is not. I lost car screen and the phone direction at the same time. Plus the backup camera doesn't show on the screen. Therefore, it is underivable in any unfamiliar area, and dangerous to drive in neighborhoods. I reported to local dealer and Toyota brand engagement center with videos. May 18, the local dealer run diagnosis again, found nothing wrong. But before I leave, the screen became blank. This morning it happened again. The problem is not fixed. Freddy told me he suggested to local dealer to replace the screen, I am waiting hendrick Toyota apex call me for the appointment. I can't upload videos. If you want to see the videos, please tell me where and how to upload the videos. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

When I put the vehicle in reverse the backup camera is displaying a black screen. I looked up recalls and see there is a recall on Rav4’s for this very issue, but my VIN shows no recalls. I called service at hubler Toyota in greenwood in and they confirmed my VIN is not included in the recall. I want to know why it is not included. I am taking it to hubler tomorrow for diagnostic and repair. I called Toyota manufacturing to report the incident and was advised to contact NHTSA.

Driving up a slope of about 20-30 degrees gradient of a straight lane going into a private parking lot. Braked and decided to make a 3-point turn to get back out. There was no traffic in the lane. Put gear on reverse while on the slope with the vehicle pointing in the up direction of the slope. Vehicle suddenly surge backwards, accelerating. Vehicle sped down the slope and crossed a street. Could not stop. Vehicle was stopped only after placing gear into park from reverse, and after jumping curb across the street. Fortunately, there were no cross traffic in either direction on the street, otherwise vehicle could have been t-boned. Tire wall on the rear passenger side busted. Aaa was called to replace tire with spare. There were no warnings on the dashboard or any symptoms anywhere else, although the vehicle had all the safety features. . The next morning, vehicle was taken to Toyota of carlsbad. Left there for diagnosis and tires change. Vehicle is left with Toyota of carlsbad until this issue is answered/solved. Told by service manager of Toyota of carlsbad to call Toyota USA at [xxx] to report incident by customer, and request Toyota USA to send expert from Toyota to diagnose issue. Called the [xxx] , and given a report ref #xxx for further action. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was driving the speed limit (75) when I heard an explosion. I immediately pulled over to see if I had a flat tire or if someone had shot my car. I could see no damage and nothing was showing up on my dashboard so I continued to drive but heard a whistling sound. I checked all my windows and then my sunroof. Somehow the sunroof had exploded. There were no cars close to me and no overpasses or trees in the vicinity. I have had the car for almost 3 months and have never opened the sunroof.

Iam having transmission issues. I have been to 3 different mechanic shops, 2 being transmission specialist. Going to a Toyota dealership on 3/26/26 to confirm. Was told I need a whole new transmission, my Rav4 is a 2018 with only 115k for miles no engine light on or have any codes. I have spent a bit of money trying to address this issue. And was told that this particular year has a lot of transmission issues and have over 100 on back order. Why is this not a recall?.

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Rear hatch were repaired new actuators but still malfunctioning now hinges are defective dealer won't honor extended warranty suggest take to body shop have defective hinges replaced at my cost.

Unknown.

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On [xxx], at approximately [xxx], in greenwich CT, while I was very slowly driving into a parking space, the engine suddenly and unexpectedly surged,. The vehicle overcame the brakes and raced forward and collided with a stone wall, about 3 ft away. This was a new (since may 2025) vehicle with only approx 3,500 miles on it. I had not had any previous problems with it and there were no warning lights on the instrument panel. At the time, I was proceeding at a very low rate of speed, 1 - 3 mph. I drive only with my right foot which was on the brake, not on the gas. The vehicle accelerated with no action on my part and collided with a stone wall approx 3 ft away and bounced back several feet. Fortunately I was close to the wall so the vehicle did not have a long distance to accelerate and I was wearing my seat belt which probably protected me from injury. No other vehicle was involved. I was the sole occupant of the vehicle. I was wearing my seat-belt, the oem rubber mats were securely in place. The airbags did not deploy and I was not injured. I had the car towed to the Toyota dealership by aaa because I was afraid it might accelerate into traffic at a red light or stop sign if I drove it before the problem was repaired. I have reported this incident to Toyota motor corporation USA, through their brand engagement center (as instructed by the dealership) and they are sending out an engineer to the dealership to inspect the vehicle. I do not know which part malfunctioned or failed. The vehicle is at a Toyota dealership and presumably could be inspected (unless they replace some parts). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Rear hatch fails repeatedly to open. It locks up. It failed to shut too and damaged a rear taillight, forcing me to bring it to Toyota. I had Toyota dealer look at it twice now. From Jan up to Mar of this year. They had my car 2 weeks. Even after replacing hatch struts and hinges,it still happens. It has to be an electrical, mechanical, or computer issue causing it. New vehicle, now under 20k mi. The hatch is widespread in Rav4 models and I've found soo many reports online of same problem. This needs to be investigated more and fixed and recalled.

While driving using apple carplay with maps loaded, the multimedia screen switches to Toyota's experience drive connect. The only way to get directions back up is to reboot the multimedia screen by holding down the power switch, which takes a long time while trying to navigate. I called Toyota connected services and was informed that they are aware of the problem, but there is nothing they can do unless I pay for services I don't want or need. This has been happening since we purchased the car new 12/31/2026.

Jerks during acceleration. Lurching sensation when acceleration from a stop or after slowing down for a turn. The engine control module (ecm) not communicating effectively with the transmission, leading to searching for gears, rough shifting and low speed hesitation.

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Why a brand new 2025 Toyota Rav4 ev only 6 months old needed a brand new battery? car on the highway could only reach speed of 40 mph. I did not receive any recall on my new Rav4 ev took it to the Toyota dealer in wausau WI they said they had no clue what the issue was and put in a brand new battery. Said it was under warranty but could not tell me what tge issue was?I need to know why I never got a answer or a recall notification from Toyota? on a brand new SUV.

My 2019 Toyota 8 speed transmission jerking in stop and go traffic.

My 2017 Toyota Rav4 suddenly caught fire while it was parked in front of my home. The vehicle was turned off and had been parked for several minutes. Without any warning, flames started in the battery area and rapidly spread, resulting in a total loss of the vehicle. The wylie, texas fire department responded and extinguished the fire. Component or system involved: exact cause unknown. Fire appears to have originated from the engine compartment. The remains of the vehicle are available for inspection upon request by NHTSA, Toyota, or investigators. Safety risk: this was a severe and unexpected fire with no warning and posed a serious risk to my family, neighbors, and surrounding property. The fire could have spread to my home and other vehicles nearby. It created a dangerous situation for anyone in the area. Reproduction / confirmation: the problem cannot be reproduced because the vehicle is a total loss. No prior mechanical issues or symptoms suggested this could happen. Inspection status: the vehicle has been inspected by the wylie fire department, and my insurance company has opened a case and is investigating. Toyota USA has also opened a case (# [insert case number]) and is expected to review the incident. No final cause has been determined yet. Warning lamps or symptoms: there were no warning lights, messages, unusual smells, smoke, or performance issues before the fire. The vehicle showed no signs of trouble prior to the incident. Additional details: I later verified that my VIN is included in an open recall related to potential fire risk. I believe this issue may be connected, but the cause is still unknown pending investigation.

My 2019 Toyota Rav4 experienced a dangerous electrical and transmission failure that ultimately caused the vehicle to stall while driving and made me lose control. For several weeks before the incident, the vehicle showed subtle hesitation when accelerating but no warning lights. After the car stalled and spun out coming off the ben franklin bridge onto I-76 near downtown camden, police responded, confirmed the vehicle had unexpectedly shut off, and verified there was no crash damage. I later brought the car to the Toyota dealership, where they discovered corrosion on the battery cable, failed abs sensors, and a weak battery. I paid $668 for a new battery, new cable, and abs sensor repairs. At that time, the dealership did not inform me of any transmission issues and released the vehicle back to me. I made it only a short distance up the road before realizing the vehicle could not accelerate past 40 mph and was still malfunctioning, so I immediately returned it. The next day, the dealership initially claimed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, but after I insisted they re-evaluate the car, they then informed me that the transmission was failing and needed replacement. This sequence of electrical instability, combined with the transmission malfunction, ultimately led to the earlier stall where I lost all power steering and braking assist and spun out into the median. The vehicle, diagnostic records, and replaced components are available for inspection. The sudden loss of power and control created a major safety risk to me and other drivers in a high-traffic area.

There were two recalls on paint chipping off the body of the car. The last one ended in Nov 2025 I think. But. . . There are many of us who had no idea there was a paint recall, me included. I brought my rav (great car btw, no issues with how it runs at all) thru a car wash over thanksgiving, and two softball size paint chips came off, probably due to high pressure water. I then researched the paint and found out that there was a recall but I just missed it. This recall needs to be extended needs for I have paint chips missing now all over my car. This is unacceptable from a great car company like Toyota, they need to stand by something so basic as paint quality. The paint color in question is white pearl, code is 070. Thanks for your time here.

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The design of some Rav4 grilles (particularly 2019-2024 models) allows rocks and road debris to easily pass through and damage the vulnerable a/c condenser, or radiator behind it, which leads to very expensive repairs. This is what happened to my 2019 Toyota rav 4. Now I have to pay 1300. 00 to get it repaired.

Rear door liftgate hinges defective. They are too week combined with electric power struts. They are being pulled away from body of vehicle and become misshapen (bent, deformed,etc) and causes door/liftgate to be unbalanced and and stick out too far away from body. Now the door/liftgate can not close and be secured.

The panoramic sunroof shattered on its own out of nowhere. It just made loud noise. We thought it was tire, but car did not make move, looking above we saw the panoramic section of sunroof shattered. I went to dealer, they said there is a point of contact (means something has hit the roof) and they told me I have to file with insurance company. Insurance company is asking a million questions. It seems they are both passing it to each other. To my opinion it is manufacturing flaw. Very unsafe!.