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2023 Toyota RAV4

HybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
8 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA159
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA40 mpg
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The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Hybrid AWD, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 159 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
RAV4 Hybrid AWDHybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 252V Li-Ion413840$1,550
RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionHybridAWD2.5L 4-cyl + 252V Li-Ion383537$1,700
RAV4GasFWD2.5L 4-cyl273530$2,100
RAV4GasFWD2.5L 4-cyl273430$2,100
RAV4 AWD LEGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl273430$2,100
RAV4 AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl273329$2,150
RAV4 AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253328$2,250
RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl253228$2,250

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46078, 46080, 46067, 46068, 46077, 46075, 46074, 46076.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota 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 cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Electrical System

See Part 573 Report
591,377 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb
NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Tires

23R1
195 vehicles
ProblemGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskA damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.FixDealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.
NHTSA campaign 23V485000reported Jul 11, 2023Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
159complaints filed

18 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 14 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 24 · 2024: 39 · 2025: 53 · 2026: 42

Most-cited components

Electrical System44
Unspecified40
Steering27
Engine26
Forward Collision Avoidance21
Service Brakes17

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle remained at the parking lot for one week. The contact returned and started the vehicle and the instrument cluster was black. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the p…”Mar 24, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“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 sc…”Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“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 occup…”Apr 4, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report

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.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover 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.

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Other RAV4 model years

A

2026 Toyota RAV4

0 recalls · 28 complaints

C

2025 Toyota RAV4

4 recalls · 100 complaints

C

2024 Toyota RAV4

4 recalls · 173 complaints

B

2022 Toyota RAV4

2 recalls · 149 complaints

A

2021 Toyota RAV4

1 recalls · 405 complaints

F

2020 Toyota RAV4

6 recalls · 646 complaints

F

2019 Toyota RAV4

8 recalls · 897 complaints

C

2018 Toyota RAV4

3 recalls · 345 complaints

C

2017 Toyota RAV4

3 recalls · 319 complaints

D

2016 Toyota RAV4

3 recalls · 255 complaints

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). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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