2025 Toyota RAV4 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2025 Toyota RAV4, 8% of the 91 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On 9/5, a car darted out in front of me while I was traveling straight at 45 miles per hour. I hit the brakes but t-boned him. The car then spins around and hits me again on the passenger quarter panel. No emergency brake, precollision no warning light came on. The airbag didnt deploy. I hit my chest on the steering while and my head on the window. The seat belt didnt lock me down. I purchased the brand new Rav4 a week prior.”
NHTSA complaint #11685893, filed 2025-09“2 incidents of Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No warning lights etc in either. Car damaged but available for inspection. Now encountering difficulties initating Toyota investigation. 1st incident (4/18/25; mileage 967) occurred after a hard left turn. After turn onto uphill street, I took my foot from accelerator to slow and maintain distance from a car backing down hill ahead. Instead, car self-accelerated and shot uphill, over speed bump with increasing speed. Did not respond to braking until it was close to hitting a parked car. Stopped with a slam; probably brake assistance engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11742513, filed 2026-06“2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4 door utility 2.5L 4 Cyl Gas A AWD unexpected sudden acceleration My safety as well as other vehicles and occupants as could have been at risk. National Transportation Safety Boaed has confirmed 57 cpmplaints of same issue. Vehicle determined total loss by insurance inspector, Va State Police. No warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms proir to the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11736858, filed 2026-05“On July 31, 2026, while traveling approximately 55 mph on a Maryland highway, my 2025 Toyota RAV4 unexpectedly lost power and shut off while in motion. There was no check-engine warning before the failure. The vehicle became disabled in a travel lane. Police responded, and the lane had to be closed because the vehicle could not be safely moved. There was no crash, fire, or injury. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754305, filed 2026-08“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The concern involves the vehicle's Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety systems, specifically Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Steering wheel assistance and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).The suspected systems/components involved include the forward-facing camera, front radar sensor, steering assistance/LTA system, and related ADAS software calibration. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765983, filed 2026-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 9% |
| 2023 | 18 | 11% |
| 2022 | 11 | 7% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2025 Toyota RAV4
24 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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