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2022 Toyota RAV4 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 sits mid-pack among RAV4 years: 206 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 343, with a single recall and no defect investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 19 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (34), other (34), and engine (25), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

206

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

24

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

19

Injuries

2

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other RAV4 years?

RAV4 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted1,240 complaints1994: 4 complaints1995: 1 complaints1996: 54 complaints1997: 61 complaints1998: 92 complaints1999: 75 complaints2000: 34 complaints2001: 418 complaints2002: 682 complaints2003: 392 complaints2004: 182 complaints2005: 168 complaints2006: 880 complaints2007: 1,240 complaints2008: 708 complaints2009: 397 complaints2010: 498 complaints2011: 402 complaints2012: 357 complaints2013: 331 complaints2014: 275 complaints2015: 399 complaints2016: 291 complaints2017: 408 complaints2018: 435 complaints2019: 1,168 complaints2020: 795 complaints2021: 505 complaints2022: 206 complaints2023: 234 complaints2024: 250 complaints2025: 101 complaints
RAV4 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 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System3417%
Other3417%
Engine2512%
Driver Assistance189%
Steering189%
Body & Structure178%
Transmission105%
Airbags105%
Fuel System94%
Brakes73%
Visibility & Wipers63%
Speed Control63%
Seat Belts52%
Tires & Wheels42%
Suspension21%
Latches & Locks10%

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“On 11-9 the vehicle had an unintended acceleration that resulted in a collision. The vehicle was brand new. On 11-8 the vehicle had another unintended acceleration with a different driver where no collision was involved. Toyota is ignoring the problem. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 9, 2022 · crash

“The contact is an attorney concerned about a crash involving a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The attorney stated that the vehicle had a comma.ai device installed on the vehicle. The attorney stated that while 2 couples were occupying the vehicle and driving at night on an expressway, there was a police vehicle…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 1, 2026 · crash

“We were traveling across country from Michigan to Arizona. We were 50 miles outside Tucson, AZ on [XXX]. Traveling 80 mph in a 75 mph zone, in passing lane and felt like car exploded and all airbags deployed and we came to a quick stop. No major injuries to either of us. One vehicle incident, did…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 17, 2026 · crash

“Problemas con el sistema de precolosion falla del sensor el carro es inseguro e tenido 2 incidentes donde el sistema no responde ni se activa antes del impacto problemas con el motor, estabilidad del carro, conteo de velocidad, frenos, llantas, cruze de carriles, puntos ciegos ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 13, 2022 · crash

“The contact owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel independently veered in the right direction. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an unoccupied parked vehicle. The contact's vehicle flipped twice and the driver's side of the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 20, 2023 · crash

2022 Toyota RAV4 — common questions

Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 206 NHTSA complaints, below the typical RAV4 year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 RAV4 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (34 complaints), other (34 complaints), engine (25 complaints).

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2022 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota RAV4 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the RAV4 years to avoid are 2007, 2019, 2006, 2020, 2008, 2002. The cleanest record among RAV4 years belongs to 1995.

How safe is the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 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.