7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Toyota RAV4 Prime, across model years 2021–2024. Every recall repair is free at any Toyota dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your RAV4 Prime by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has the most recalls (4) and the most owner complaints (99).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Toyota RAV4 Prime model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 99 |
| 2022 | 3 | 21 |
| 2023 | 2 | 64 |
| 2024 | 2 | 29 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Subaru Solterra 2022-2026 models with Panoramic View Monitor may have rearview camera that freezes or shows blank screen in reverse, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software for free.
Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2025 Camry models with a software error that may cause critical warnings like speed, brake, and tire pressure to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free software updates or panel replacements.
Toyota recalls 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles with risk of fire if charged below 41°F. Owners must avoid charging in cold weather; free DC-DC converter replacement available.
Toyota recalls 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrids due to cold weather engine stalls that could cause crashes. Owners must update software by February 27, 2023.
Toyota recalls 2022 RAV4 models with potential air bag deployment issues during crashes. Incorrect occupant detection may cause improper air bag deployment, increasing injury risk. Owners must have seat inspected by dealer.
When the Toyota RAV4 Prime recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about the Toyota RAV4 Prime; the most reported area is electrical system. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Toyota RAV4 Prime, covering model years 2021–2024. The most recent was issued Oct 30, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime has the most, with 4 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (3), Back Over Prevention (1), Air Bags (1), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Toyota dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Toyota to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Toyota dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.