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2015 Toyota RAV4 steering problems

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 45 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

45

Steering complaints

11%

Share of year

5

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

RAV4 steering complaints by model year273 complaints1996: 2 complaints1997: 1 complaints1998: 2 complaints1999: 1 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 8 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 9 complaints2006: 232 complaints2007: 273 complaints2008: 74 complaints2009: 26 complaints2010: 18 complaints2011: 15 complaints2012: 9 complaints2013: 11 complaints2014: 19 complaints2015: 45 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 12 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 29 complaints2020: 27 complaints2021: 21 complaints2022: 18 complaints2023: 25 complaints2024: 25 complaints2025: 4 complaints
RAV4 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V144000SteeringMarch 13, 2015 · 110,085 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

What owners report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CUT TO THE FACE AND ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION LOT. THE VEHICLE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 30, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2015 Toyota RAV4 steering — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 15V144000.

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.