2026 Toyota RAV4 Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Toyota RAV4, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
2
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
48
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 RAV4 and 48 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is unknown or other, with 17 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER17
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING9
- POWER TRAIN7
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS5
- AIR BAGS5
- STRUCTURE:BODY4
- ENGINE4
2026 RAV4 Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE · 26V659000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 26V571000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
2026 RAV4 Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-TT-0810-26 | Sep 14, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Please do not disassemble or make any repairs. Request: - Save Health Check, then Clear DTC - Test drive to see if the DTC is easy to duplicate or not - Create a TAS case and co… | 11038380 |
| T-SB-0050-26 | Aug 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A head unit software update (version 8612G42397) is now available for 2026 model year RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles via OTA or USB. Vehicle operators can perform… | 11037199 |
| T-TT-0806-26 | Jul 22, 2026 | ENGINE | State of Health (SOH): An estimate of battery health that is updated as the vehicle learns from operating and charging conditions over time. Distance Since Last Update: Indicate… | 11036131 |
| T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 | Jun 25, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize reta… | 11034826 |
| T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 | Jun 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11034819 |
| T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a… | 11034813 |
| T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 | Jun 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation du… | 11034812 |
| T-TT-0803-26 | May 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 26MY RAV4 HV/PHV vehicles with HU (head unit) versions 1136 or older may exhibit one or more of theintermittent conditions below: • No sound from JBL audio at start up. â… | 11033417 |
| T-TT-0800-26 | May 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Some 2026 RAV4 HV vehicles may display a Distance to Empty (DTE) that is higher than expected at initial fill-up. The DTE is computed using the amount of fuel remaining and a le… | 11033416 |
| T-SB-0019-26 Rev1 | May 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11033409 |
| T-SB-0091-25 Rev2 | Apr 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11032484 |
| T-TT-0801-26 | Apr 16, 2026 | ENGINE | Some Customers for the above vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicate… | 11032478 |
| T-SB-0019-26 | Mar 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11031156 |
| T-TT-0801-26 | Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Some Customers for the listed vehicles may have complaint of the following: unable to charge the vehicle using the supplied level 1 or 2 charger. Additionally, most will indicat… | 11031151 |
| T-SB-0091-25 Rev1 | Mar 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:… | 11031150 |
| T-TT-0800-26 | Mar 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Some 2026 RAV4 HV vehicles may display a Distance to Empty (DTE) that is higher than expected at initial fill-up. The DTE is computed using the amount of fuel remaining and a le… | 11031149 |
| T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 | Feb 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26. | 11029890 |
| T-SB-0005-26 | Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, a… | 11029879 |
| T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 | Feb 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25. | 11029878 |
| T-SB-0004-26 | Feb 5, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinishe… | 11029876 |
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