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Toyota RAV4 EVModel year report

2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
76 MPGecombined, Electric FWD · 78 city / 74 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and electrical system (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 277 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was driving on the freeway going about 65mph in the hov lane when the accelerator pedal stopped working and a warning light came on the dashboard. I was not able to get over to the shoulder due to not having power and all of the cars on the freeway. I came to a complete stop, powered off the car and then powered it back on again hoping it would work and it did. Power came back to the accelerator pedal and I was able to safely take the car to the dealership. Luckily I didn't create an accident and nobody was hurt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10680348, filed 2015-02, 1,319 miles

Fuel system: “Was driving in city at about 30 MPH , car stopped having propulsion, stopped with a shudder and warnings lights pop up. Check EV system was able to reset the computer by powering off/on for 3 cycles to make it over to the curb. Called tow to transport to the dealer. Send me away after resetting the error message in the computer. Week later it happened again backing out of a parking spot. Now Toyota is blaming my add ons like charge indicator (showing volts/amps of the j1772 input) and the fact I fitted a trailer hitch (for a bike rack). …”

NHTSA complaint #10812047, filed 2015-12, 27,217 miles

Electrical system: “While charging the car at a schneider public charging station, extreme heat and electrical arcing resulted in heat/burning damage to the vehicle and damage to the charging station. Prior to the incident, while charging at the same public schneider charging station, on many occasions, I noticed an electrical burning smell and heat.”

NHTSA complaint #10607873, filed 2014-07, 3,650 miles

Other or unknown: “While driving 40 MPH on a 45 MPH 2 way lane, the car suddenly displayed warning check EV system advised me to pull over and inform dealership asap. I kept driving (about 1 mile from my home) within minute system seemed to restore itself. Only still displays check EV system this has happened 3 times in last 6 weeks. …”

NHTSA complaint #10823316, filed 2016-01, 28,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,650 and 26,500 miles.

44%0–1022%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20142015520162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RAV4 EV FWDElectricCVT787476 MPGe$1,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 277 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 277 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota RAV4 EV

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20141017,0003—76 MPGe—Not enough data
2013521,7823—76 MPGe—Not enough data
2012620,2963—76 MPGe—Not enough data

All Toyota RAV4 EV model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.

Has the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How efficient is the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV according to the EPA?

The EPA rates the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV (RAV4 EV, Electric) at 76 MPGe combined, 78 city and 74 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $1,000 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,650 and 26,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.