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2015 Toyota RAV4 other problems

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 62 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

62

Other complaints

16%

Share of year

6

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

Was going a route that we do daily, and thankfully it was a backroad and no one was walking. Was coming up to a turn and pressed the brake but the car accelerated. 100% sure I pressed the brake! I couldn't steer the car and lost the brakes. Thankfully a tree stopped the car. Airbags deployed,…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 22, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2015 Toyota RAV4 other — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 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.