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2016 Toyota RAV4 other problems

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has 33 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

33

Other complaints

11%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Related recalls

16V236000OtherApril 22, 2016 · 94 units

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Consequence

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

What owners report

The car rapidly caught on fire while parked and off. Smoke first appeared from the hood and subsequently flames came out of the hood causing the entire car to catch in fire. There were no warning lights/messages. The car was inspected by our insurance, USAA

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 4, 2022 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2016 Toyota RAV4 other — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 16V236000.

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.