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Toyota RAV4 HybridModel year report

2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,809miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
40 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 41 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The part named most often is fuel system, with 14 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and air bags (1). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,809 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 164 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 6 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

Fuel system: “When filling the gas tank the same way all cars are filled, the fuel pump handle/nozzle clicks off long before the tank shows as full. The tank is not getting filled completely, as I can [violate oregon state law] and continue filling it about 1.5 more gallons. 1st attempt at Toyota dealership they dismissed the concern. 2nd attempt was after I complained to Toyota and the dealer called me back in and witnessed the unfull tank upon filling it using their in-house station. …”

NHTSA complaint #11221951, filed 2019-06, 400 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact discovered that an unknown fluid was leaking behind the brake pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that brake fluid was leaking and that the brake booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11641115, filed 2025-02, 54,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the message Hybrid System Malfunction was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and contacted the dealer, and was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with excessive corrosion to the high voltage wiring harness between the high voltage traction motor and the high voltage battery. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could lead to a vehicle occupant being electrocuted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11650172, filed 2025-03, 115,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 300 and 22,868 miles.

71%0–106%10–256%25–5012%50–750%75–1006%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,809 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

20191220202021202320242025
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RAV4 Hybrid · SUV AWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 15.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT413840$1,700

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 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid → · 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. 164 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 164 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026303001—38Too new to compareToo new
202557,2852—39—Too new
2023936,0001540—Too new
2022516,2562540—Not enough data
20212235,0001540—Rising
20201353,0005540—Not enough data
2019221,8093540—Rising
20181513,0000532—Rising
2017149,4251532—Not enough data
2016172,0000—32—Stable

All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 14 complaints (64% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid been recalled?

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

How did the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (RAV4 Hybrid AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 40 mpg combined, 41 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,809 miles and the middle half falls between 300 and 22,868 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.