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Toyota RAV4 HybridModel year report

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine (2) and visibility (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 106 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 15 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

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument panel failed to function as intended, and a blank screen was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. Other local dealers were contacted and confirmed that parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11726524, filed 2026-03, 36,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times. After the failure, the engine and brake warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed to hold the key fob near the ignition. The contact turned on the hazard lights and called AAA, who towed the vehicle to the local dealer. The dealer determined there was no input and the vehicle failed to communicate. …”

NHTSA complaint #11626769, filed 2024-11, 5,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, almost causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. The contact’s minor child was an occupant in the vehicle at the time of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact's wife was driving the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11652844, filed 2025-04, 4,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns 2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds with 3 gallons of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, the message Low Fuel was displayed, and the instrument cluster turned blank. The contact stated that the instrument cluster remained blank and inoperable until fuel was added to the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #11600074, filed 2024-07, 4,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 36,600 miles.

43%0–100%10–2543%25–5014%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

20232024202520264
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 2023 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 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: 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 2023 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
RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT383537$1,800

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 2023 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. 106 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 106 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2023 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 36,600 miles; 86% 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.