NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Service Brakes complaints
35 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Oct 21, 2022
Electrical SystemService BrakesUnknown Or Other
Brake System A malfunction in the Brake System has been detected. Continuing to drive may be dangerous. Stop in a safe location and contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Pre-Collision System A malfunction in the Pre-Collision System has been detected. Do not rely on this system. Contact your Toyo…
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Brake System A malfunction in the Brake System has been detected. Continuing to drive may be dangerous. Stop in a safe location and contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Pre-Collision System A malfunction in the Pre-Collision System has been detected. Do not rely on this system. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Electronically Controlled Brake System A malfunction in the Electric Control Braking System has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Anti-Lock Brake System A malfunction in the Anti-Lock Brake System or brake assist system has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Drive-Start Control System A malfunction in the Drive Start Control System has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Blind Spot Monitor A malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor System has been detected. Do not rely on the system for lane changing. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Vehicle Stability Control System A malfunction in the VSC, TRAC, or hill-start assist control system has been detected. Do not rely on these systems. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022 Secondary Collision Brake System A malfunction in the Secondary Crash Mitigation Support Brake System has been detected. Contact your Toyota dealer to have your vehicle inspected. 10/20/2022
NHTSA ODI #11490323
Mileage unknown · May 3, 2022
Service Brakes
Noticed air in the brake piston boot upon brake inspection. This is a safety risk for our drivers when commuting on their travels as they transport medical patient to and from the facilities. No warning lights on the dash, initial cause of inspection was due to screeching and popping noise from the brakes.
NHTSA ODI #11463213
30,000 miles · Dec 8, 2021
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, depressing on the brake pedal but the vehicle began to accelerate independently causing the vehicle to crash into a tree trunk. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The contact stated she had chest …
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The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, depressing on the brake pedal but the vehicle began to accelerate independently causing the vehicle to crash into a tree trunk. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. No air bags deployed. The contact stated she had chest and neck pains due to hitting the steering wheel and did go to urgent care but did not seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
NHTSA ODI #11443034
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2021
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
Unknown component or system While driving on the Interstate during rush hour, traveling 60 miles an hour, another vehicle along side us entered our lane and we had to avoid a collision by aggressive braking and steering. Following this maneuver, our vehicle immediately shut down. An 18 wheel barely missed crashing into our rea…
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Unknown component or system While driving on the Interstate during rush hour, traveling 60 miles an hour, another vehicle along side us entered our lane and we had to avoid a collision by aggressive braking and steering. Following this maneuver, our vehicle immediately shut down. An 18 wheel barely missed crashing into our rear. It took us approximately 1 minute to realize we needed to put the car in park, step on the brake, and push the ignition button to restart the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI #11425057
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2021
Fuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
DIDNT FILL UP GAS TANK AND BRAKE PRESSURE IS LOW. ITS TAKE TOO MUCH SPACE TO STOP.
NHTSA ODI #11397153
Mileage unknown · Jan 1, 2021
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
NHTSA ODI #11385980
19,000 miles · Dec 17, 2020
Service BrakesSuspension
SUSPENSION KNOCKING NOISES: OCCUR AT SLOW SPEEDS OVER IRREGULAR PAVEMENT PARTICULARLY DURING VEHICLE ROLLING, PITCHING AND HEAVING. EMANATE FROM THE VICINITY UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SEAT AND ARE READILY DISCERNABLE BY BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. BRAKE CLICKING NOISES: OCCUR WHENEVER APPLYING LIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE. C…
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SUSPENSION KNOCKING NOISES: OCCUR AT SLOW SPEEDS OVER IRREGULAR PAVEMENT PARTICULARLY DURING VEHICLE ROLLING, PITCHING AND HEAVING. EMANATE FROM THE VICINITY UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SEAT AND ARE READILY DISCERNABLE BY BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. BRAKE CLICKING NOISES: OCCUR WHENEVER APPLYING LIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE. CUSTOMER HAS REPLICATED BRAKE CLICKING WHILE TEST DRIVING IDENTICAL RAV4 HYBRIDS.
NHTSA ODI #11383949
Mileage unknown · Nov 30, 2020
Service Brakes
2019 TOYOTA RAV 4 HYBRID. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EMERGENCY BRAKE SWITCH. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SWITCH WAS POORLY PLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS PLACED TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE INSET STORAGE AREA. THE CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHIE DRIVING 65 MPH. DUE TO THI…
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2019 TOYOTA RAV 4 HYBRID. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO EMERGENCY BRAKE SWITCH. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SWITCH WAS POORLY PLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS PLACED TOO CLOSE TO THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE INSET STORAGE AREA. THE CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHIE DRIVING 65 MPH. DUE TO THIS, THE CONSUMER BURNED THE RUBBER OFF THE TIRES AND HAD TO PURCHASE NEW ONES. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11375531
2,293 miles · Jul 2, 2020
Air BagsElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INCLUDED THE ABS, POWER STEERING, HEADLAMPS, BACK-UP CAMERA, PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE, REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, BLIND SPOT MONITORING, DRIVE START CONTROL SYSTEM, PARKING BRAKE ASSIST, SRS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INCLUDED THE ABS, POWER STEERING, HEADLAMPS, BACK-UP CAMERA, PARKING SUPPORT BRAKE, REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, BLIND SPOT MONITORING, DRIVE START CONTROL SYSTEM, PARKING BRAKE ASSIST, SRS, AIR BAGS AND PRE- COLLISION ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAC HAIK TOYOTA (2112 GULF FWY S, LEAGUE CITY, TX 77573; (281) 338-9700). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO TOW THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE ABS CONTROL, ECU, BRAKE ACTUATOR, PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND WHEEL BEARING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THE DEALER INSTALLED NEW TERMINALS 17 AND 18, AND SOLDERED THE WIRING HARNESS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS AGAIN RETURNED TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ORDERED AN ENGINE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO PERFORM A REPLACEMENT REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,293.*DT
NHTSA ODI #11337141
13,000 miles · Jun 26, 2020
Service Brakes
BREAKS MAKE A CHIRPING NOISE WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BREAKS. MOST RECENTLY HEARD ON 6.26.20. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11331058
Official recalls
7Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Jun 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
May 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Feb 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Aug 6, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
Jun 28, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Mar 27, 2019
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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