Toyota RAV4 EV Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Toyota RAV4 EV (2012–2014) that have at least 5 complaints. 2014 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (9 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All RAV4 EV model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Transmission and drivetrain9 29%
• Fuel system7 23%
• Electrical system4 13%
• Other or unknown3 9.7%
• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 6.5%
• Vehicle speed control2 6.5%
• Seat belts2 6.5%
• Engine2 6.5%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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