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2022 Toyota RAV4

Hybrid Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

87 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 2

Complaints14 crash · 12 injured · 2 died reported 154

Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 40 mpg

Starting MSRP16 trims · manufacturer $28,475

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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Hybrid AWD, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 154 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,475 to $39,780 across 16 trims.

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Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →

Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
LE	Gas	FWD	$28,475	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
LE	Gas	AWD	$29,875	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE	Gas	FWD	$29,985	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE	Gas	AWD	$31,385	203 hp	184 lb-ft	29 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE Premium	Gas	FWD	$32,875	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	—
XLE Premium	Gas	AWD	$34,275	203 hp	184 lb-ft	29 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	—
Adventure	Gas	AWD	$34,670	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
TRD Off-Road	Gas	AWD	$38,095	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
Limited	Gas	FWD	$36,780	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
Limited	Gas	AWD	$38,180	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
LE Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$31,475	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$32,985	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE Premium Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$35,875	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
SE Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$34,170	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
XSE Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$37,135	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
Limited Hybrid	Hybrid	AWD	$39,780	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in

Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
RAV4 Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 252V Li-Ion	41	38	40	$1,700
RAV4	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	35	30	$2,250
RAV4	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	35	30	$2,250
RAV4 AWD LE	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	34	30	$2,250
RAV4 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	33	29	$2,300
RAV4 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	25	33	28	$2,400
RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	25	32	28	$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45009, 44991, 44992, 45008, 45006, 45005, 45007.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
RAV4 Hybrid AWD	7 / 10	California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	SmartWay
RAV4	7 / 10	California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
RAV4 AWD, RAV4 AWD LE, RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD	6 / 10	California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Air Bags

22TA08

3,533 vehicles 99% reported repaired

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 22V519000 reported Jul 21, 2022 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

22TA03, 22LA01

458,110 vehicles 98% reported repaired Hybrid only

Problem Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 22V239000 reported Apr 13, 2022 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific RAV4

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Toyota’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Toyota RAV4, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

154complaints filed

14 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 12 injuries · 2 deaths reported

4.5 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 345,293 RAV4 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 23 · 2023: 23 · 2024: 29 · 2025: 35 · 2026: 44

Most-cited components

Electrical System 41

Unspecified 38

Engine 28

Steering 20

Structure 20

Forward Collision Avoidance 17

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the error message indicated that a malfunction in the pre-collision system. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed forward recognition camera.

Forward Collision Avoidance at 60,000 miles May 21, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11739301

I was driving on I-91 in stop-and-go traffic when, all of a sudden, my RAV4 stalled. A warning chime sounded and the battery light, check engine light, and power steering light all illuminated. In the 4.2 inch screen in the gauge cluster, the following message displayed: "Steering Power Low"..."Shift to P".

Electrical System May 21, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11523074

The moon roof glass seems somehow dangerously tight or prone to exploding. This could endanger passengers and other vehicles. Out of seemingly nowhere the moon roof exploded while driving off the high way. I saw no flying object. We were not behind other vehicles that could have kicked something up. We hadn’t gone under a bridge.

Structure Apr 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11733819

I purchased the car last July. Up to December, the car performed fine. Starting in December when I used the car heater repeatedly due to subzero temperatures, I noticed a burning smell coming from the vents. I was afraid that the engine or car would catch fire. I called the Tansky Toyota dealership and was told to bring the car in.

Engine Apr 22, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11518482

Toyota (and Toyota of Boardman) is purposely overstating fuel capacity on their vehicles. So this is unsafe as drivers don’t the actual amount of gas before the run out and could lead to unexpected stops.

Fuel/Propulsion System Apr 12, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11516722

The contact owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that when he was making a left turn at a light, he was involved in a front-end collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy, and the contact stated that he required medical attention for a fractured sternum. A police report was filed.

Air Bags at 2,800 miles Feb 14, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11507203

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Toyota itself: 159 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 8 killed, 202 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 46 per 100,000 built. Every RAV4 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 26k

miles, typically

Half the 23 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 10,000 and 42,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 23 on file: 7 under 10k, 3 10k–20k, 2 20k–30k, 3 30k–40k, 2 40k–50k, 3 50k–60k, 2 60k–70k, 1 70k–80k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV FWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (3)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01

3reports filed

1 fatality · 1 serious · 1 no injury reported

Jul 2022 to Jul 2026 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 2 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: ADAS L2 (1), FrogPilot https://github.com/FrogAi/FrogPilot (1), openpilot 0.11 + Toyota stock ACC (1)

Crash partner: First Responder Vehicle 1 · Other 1 · Unknown 1

Filed by: comma.ai, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Incident	System	Struck	Injury alleged	State	Speed	Report
Jul 2026	Level 2 · openpilot 0.11 + Toyota stock ACC	Other	serious	UN	—	30351-16121
Feb 2026	Level 2 · FrogPilot https://github.com/FrogAi/FrogPilot	First Responder Vehicle	fatality	LA	—	30351-14668
Jul 2022	Level 2 · ADAS L2	Unknown	no injury reported	MD	9 mph	1306-3729

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

Without agreeing with NHTSA's interpretations or conceding that comma is obligated to respond to the General Order, comma provides this information. As the device appears to have been running 3rd party non-comma software, we are unable to determine further information. Per NHTSA request, comma has preserved relevant data

comma.ai report 30351-14668 Feb 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

Without agreeing with NHTSA's interpretations or conceding that comma is obligated to respond to the General Order, comma provides this information. The complainant stated that the crash partner was a truck, but she did not clarify whether she meant pickup truck or heavy truck.

comma.ai report 30351-16121 Jul 2026 NHTSA SGO filing

On August [redacted], 2022 Toyota completed a field report related to this crash. The vehicle was reportedly traveling east on [redacted], when it is alleged that it experienced a "loss of stability control" and "swerving back and forth" condition, forcing the driver to slow his vehicle.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing report 1306-3729 Jul 2022 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

Term not in NHTSA’s summary · Toyota warranty extension 22TE09Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about…

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Toyota warranty extension (10) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 312

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-08-20

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 267 service bulletins, 22 others, 21 service campaigns

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Equipment, Unknown Or Other.

T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-08-20 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
T-SB-0051-26 Service bulletin
2026-08-20 · Engine
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
26TC03 Service campaign
2026-08-17 · Engine
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or operating at low speeds.
22TE09 Warranty extension
2026-05-14 · Electrical System
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing extended coverage under this Customer Support Program for repairs related to excessive corrosion to the wire harness connections at the Rear Mo
T-SB-0023-26 Service bulletin
2026-04-01 · Engine
Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-02-27 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
T-SB-0106-22 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-01-30 · Electrical System
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-26 Service bulletin
2026-01-28 · Electrical System
Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
B15DB B15DB on Toyota →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Equipment	2 bulletins
P0087 P0087 on Toyota →	Fuel rail pressure is below what the system commanded.	Electrical System · Fuel pump →	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

New York inspections 0.64%

failed emissions

13,297 initial inspections of 12,998 vehicles.

Measure	The 2022 RAV4	Every 2022 vehicle	Behind it
Failed the emissions check	0.64%	1.7%	13,274
Failed the safety inspection	1.2%	1.4%	13,297
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit	0.18%	0.18%	13,297
Miles driven a year	10,706	10,455	odometer at inspection
Average odometer	45,889	44,815	odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

RAV4 by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 A 2 42 43 mpg 2025 B 4 105 39 mpg 2024 C 4 177 39 mpg 2023 B 3 171 40 mpg 2022 this page B 2 154 40 mpg 2021 A 1 411 40 mpg 2020 D 6 649 40 mpg 2019 F 8 905 40 mpg 2018 B 3 348 32 mpg 2017 B 3 321 32 mpg 2016 B 3 257 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2022 RAV4

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,475 for the LE FWD to $39,780 for the Limited Hybrid AWD, across 16 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 2 recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The most serious on file is 22V519000, covering Air Bags. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA gave the 2022 Toyota RAV4 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it B (87/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Toyota RAV4, the best EPA combined figure is 40 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota RAV4, most often about electrical system, unspecified, engine. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 12 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

The manufacturer has filed 312 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, most often covering electrical system, engine, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-08-20. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 failed the emissions check on 0.64% of first inspections — lower than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.2% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2022 Toyota RAV4 trim is the best value?

$11,305 separates the cheapest of the 16 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	7 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	7 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	2	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	154	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	3 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	312	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	1	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	Open and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports	3	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	16 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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