Every 2015 Toyota RAV4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 23V734000
Jan 11, 2023Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
- Risk
- A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Full recall details for 23V734000 →Steering · NHTSA 15V144000
Mar 13, 2015Steering:Electric Power Assist System
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Full recall details for 15V144000 →Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 15V011000
Jan 16, 2015Trailer Hitches
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
- Risk
- If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
Full recall details for 15V011000 →Equipment · NHTSA 14V828000
Dec 30, 2014Equipment
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
- Fix
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Full recall details for 14V828000 →
2015 Toyota RAV4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota RAV4, reporting 37 crashes, 41 fires, 30 injuries, 1 deaths. Toyota has issued at least 313 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System86
- Unknown Or Other60
- Steering47
- Engine37
- Structure31
- Service Brakes30
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (135)
- Electrical System (81)
- Structure (59)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (18)
- Power Train (18)
- Engine (9)
Read Toyota RAV4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota RAV4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“On Friday February 27, 2026 as the vehicle was being driven it caught fire. Fire department and sheriffs office was called to the scene. Vehicle fire was put out but the whole front end burned.”
2015 TOYOTA RAV4Mar 2, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11721498
Fire
“When we bought the SUV, it had a small top battery installed. The battery slid over and caused my alternator to go out completely. I must have caught fire, as there were burnt wires to the alternator.”
2015 TOYOTA RAV4Dec 9, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11703983
Crash
“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was parking the vehicle.”
2015 TOYOTA RAV4Dec 4, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11703014
Fire
“After a battery recall was performed on the vehicle at the dealership, a serious safety issue occurred. A short circuit in the battery cable caused a fire in the engine compartment.”
2015 TOYOTA RAV4Jul 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11675487
Crash
“Was going a route that we do daily, and thankfully it was a backroad and no one was walking. Was coming up to a turn and pressed the brake but the car accelerated. 100% sure I pressed the brake! I couldn't steer the car and lost the brakes. Thankfully a tree stopped the car.”
2015 TOYOTA RAV4Jun 27, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11669634
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