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What 142 owners told NHTSA about the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Phev

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (142)Crash / fire / injury (21)Electrical system (40)Steering (26)Engine (22)Brakes (17)Driver assistance (17)Transmission & drivetrain (10)Backup camera & sensors (9)Fuel system (9)Visibility & wipers (9)Airbags (8)

2 of 142 complaints match · Electrical system · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters

Jul 4, 2026Electrical systemBrakesDriver assistance1 injury

Vehicle was traveling straight approximately 70–80 mph in very light drizzle. No warning lights or messages before the event. Vehicle suddenly entered an uncontrolled spin multiple times. During the spin, I heard a grinding noise. After stopping, brake/parking brake system warnings appeared on the dash, video after the event recorded.

NHTSA ODI 11748288

Apr 26, 2024Electrical systemAirbagsCrash3 injuries

A car pulled out right infront of me at an intersection, I hit their back drivers side rear with most of the front of my car. I was doing approximately 41-45 mph. No airbags were deployed and my SOS button didn't work nor did it call for help.

NHTSA ODI 11585406

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2023 Toyota RAV4 Phev verdict →