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2014 Toyota RAV4 other problems

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has 46 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

46

Other complaints

17%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Related recalls

14V828000OtherDecember 30, 2014 · 3,958 units

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.

Consequence

Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

What owners report

RAV4 2014 CAUGHT A FIRE WHEN WAS DRIVEN. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SUDDENLY STUCK WHEN WAS DRIVEN ON THE LOCAL ROAD AT SPEED LESS THAN 40 MILES, SO PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER ON THE ROAD. SUDDENLY THE SMOKES CAME OUT UNDER THE HOOD, AND TURN TO FLAME. THE CAR BURNED ALL FRONT WINDSHIELD, ENGINE,…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · September 20, 2017 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA has 46 complaints about the 2014 Toyota RAV4 other — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 14V828000.

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.