2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems
Compared with other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (3 complaints, median 3,400 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,285miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 39 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 41 city / 38 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and body and structure (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,285 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 40 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Air bags1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s side door glass fractured without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,243.”
NHTSA complaint #11661051, filed 2025-05, 2,243 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, another vehicle driving at an unknown speed crashed into the rear passenger's side of the vehicle, causing the front driver's side of the vehicle to hit a wooden post, and the vehicle came to a stop. The wooden post was bent. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no warning light illuminated after the crash. The contact was shaking and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. The contact underwent a CT scan and X-rays, but no issues were found. The contact sustained pain in the left leg. …”
NHTSA complaint #11719906, filed 2026-02, 15,000 milesBody and structure: “I had been driving for over an hour and heard a sudden explosion that made me think there was a gunshot and heard glass shattering but couldn't see anything. I was fearful so I drove further down to the fire dept to assess to the damage and ensure no one was following me. Called 911 for help because I was so shaken. Discovered the back portion of my panoramic sunroof had exploded.”
NHTSA complaint #11739565, filed 2026-05Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally while driving at slow speeds with the transmission shifting gear. Whenever the accelerator pedal was released, the vehicle jerked abnormally. Additionally, the rear-view digital mirror was inoperable. There was a black spot on the mirror. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that an unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11686284, filed 2025-09, 3,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,400 and 11,170 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 41 | 38 | 39 | $1,700 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 38 | 35 | 37 | $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
- 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2024–2025, Tundra Hybrid 2024–2026, Tundra 2024–2025 +10 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500…
- 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Back over prevention › Display functionCovers: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2023–2025, Lexus NX Hybrid 2022–2025, NX 2022–2025 +32 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may…
Recall details for the 2025 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. 40 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037202Aug 20, 2026Engine. OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
- 11037201Aug 20, 2026Engine. This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
- 11028713Jan 12, 2026Electrical system. Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
- 11028712Jan 7, 2026Other or unknown. Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and…
- 11020664Jun 17, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
- 11020658Jun 13, 2025Engine. Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025Electrical system. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in…
- 11019331Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11018328Apr 2, 2025Electrical system. To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the…
- 11016781Feb 10, 2025Electrical system. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and…
Other model years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 | 300 | 1 | — | 38 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 5 | 7,285 | 2 | — | 39 | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 9 | 36,000 | 1 | 5 | 40 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 5 | 16,256 | 2 | 5 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 2021 | 22 | 35,000 | 1 | 5 | 40 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 13 | 53,000 | 5 | 5 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 2019 | 22 | 1,809 | 3 | 5 | 40 | — | Rising |
| 2018 | 15 | 13,000 | 0 | 5 | 32 | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 14 | 9,425 | 1 | 5 | 32 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 17 | 2,000 | 0 | — | 32 | — | Stable |
All Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (RAV4 Hybrid AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 39 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 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,285 miles and the middle half falls between 3,400 and 11,170 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 31, 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.