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2019 Toyota RAV4 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 884 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Toyota has a coolant control valve problem on the RAV4 that it has known is a problem but will not issue a technical service bulletin or recall. It is only covered by the extended warranty. Any other is 800 dollars out of pocket. The warning ⚠️ on the dash blocks the speed indicator and cannot be cleared until the fix is made.”

NHTSA complaint #11620195, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the coolant valve bypass had malfunctioned. The contact was informed that the parts were back-ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The VIN was not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11469651, filed 2022-06, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The contact stopped at a traffic light and the vehicle became inoperable. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V064000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11542863, filed 2023-09, 62,000 miles

“Engine Maintaince Soon light continues to go off while driving the car making the dashboard impossible to use. Took the Rav4 to the dealership and said it would be $536 to replace the coolant bypass valve. It is a know issue on 2019 and newer Rav4 Toyota vehicles and needs to be recalled.”

NHTSA complaint #11549113, filed 2023-10

“The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the Engine Maintenance Required Please See Dealer message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving normally, however the message was intermittent. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the coolant bypass valve needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the failure was associated to DTC code: P26815; and that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11575297, filed 2024-03, 47,800 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202311%
202211%
2020152%
201981%
201821%
201721%
201321%
201221%
201131%
2010103%
200982%
2008244%
2007414%
2006406%
200564%
20041812%
2003268%
2002418%
2001289%
199946%
199856%
19971019%
1996511%

Other parts of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

Fuel system
269 complaintsEngine
207 complaintsOther or unknown
172 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsBody and structure
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Toyota RAV4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology