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2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Rav4 Hybrid years?

Rav4 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted26 complaints2017: 21 complaints2018: 20 complaints2019: 22 complaints2020: 15 complaints2021: 26 complaints2022: 8 complaints2023: 9 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 6 complaints2026: 11 complaints
Rav4 Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance450%
Brakes113%
Electrical System113%
Other113%
Body & Structure113%

Does the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V519000AirbagsJuly 21, 2022 · 3,533 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

22V239000Electrical SystemApril 13, 2022 · 458,110 units

Defect

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the Pre-Collision braking system activated when there was no vehicle or object nearby, and the vehicle slowed down unintendedly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 31, 2024

“The moon roof glass seems somehow dangerously tight or prone to exploding. This could endanger passengers and other vehicles. Out of seemingly nowhere the moon roof exploded while driving off the high way. I saw no flying object. We were not behind other vehicles that could have kicked something…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 21, 2026

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly began to turn to the left and the right causing the vehicle to move from lane to lane. Additionally, depressing the brake pedal did not immediately slow or stop the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · July 15, 2022

“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH in rainy and cold weather, a message indicating that the Pre-Collision sensors of the vehicle were disabled was displayed. Additionally, the instrument cluster turned off. The contact stated that as her husband…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 11, 2022

“The moon roof glass seems somehow dangerously tight or prone to exploding. This could endanger passengers and other vehicles. Out of seemingly nowhere the moon roof exploded while driving off the high way. I saw no flying object. We were not behind other vehicles that could have kicked something…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 21, 2026

2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

How safe is the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.