2022 TOYOTA RAV4

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

1RecallsNHTSA Verified100ComplaintsNHTSA Data0InvestigationsNHTSA Data
Expert Verdict
โ„น๏ธAverage Safety Profile

This 2022 model shows average reliability, primarily driven by 1 recall affecting the air bags system.

Key Factor:air bags recalls

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

Understanding recall history helps predict future ownership costs. Each unaddressed issue represents potential repair expenses.

Insurance companies review vehicle reliability data when setting premiums. Models with elevated recall rates often see adjusted pricing.

Focus Area:general reliability
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Better than avg (1.5)
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    Summary:
Critical Component: Warning

Safety & Reliability Score

87/100
Very Good

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 TOYOTA RAV4

Engine2.5L / 2.5L Hybrid
Cylinders4
Drive TypeFWD / AWD
Fuel TypeGasoline / Hybrid
Body ClassSUV
Model Year2022
MakeTOYOTA

Safety History Timeline

Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jul22
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

18 complaints (18% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
9(9%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
28(28%)
๐ŸŸขLow
63(63%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

Based on consumer reports, issues for this vehicle tend to peak around the 0-20k mileage range. The average reported failure mileage is 18,003 miles.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 21 of 100 complaints (21% coverage)
0-20k
13 reports (62%)
20k-40k
6 reports (29%)
40k-60k
1 reports (5%)
60k-80k
1 reports (5%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

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Primary Risk Areas

AIR BAGS

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 22V519000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Summary

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."

Consequence

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

100 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 RAV4.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning18%
Acceleration Issues12%
Noise9%
Battery8%
Accident7%
Check Engine Light6%
Shatter5%
Injury5%
Fire5%
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ต Low
SEAT BELTS

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the front driver's and rear passenger's seat belt buckles and the other rear seat belt buckle, where a child was seated, failed to latch securely, causing his grandchild's rear passenger's side car seat to become loose. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Dec 15, 2025Open
Body/Interior๐Ÿ”ต Low
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The Panoramic Sunroof Shattered on its Own out of nowhere. It just made loud noise. we thought it was tire, but car did not make move, looking above we saw the panoramic section of sunroof shattered. I went to dealer, they said there is a point of contact (means something has hit the roof) and they told me i have to file with insurance company. Insurance company is asking a million questions. It seems they are both passing it to each other. TO my opinion it is manufacturing flaw. very unsafe!

Nov 21, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

It was a rainy day and I had come home to pick up someone, didnโ€™t turn my car off but had it in park. I went to reverse and pressed on gas, all of a sudden my engine started to aggressively shake/vibrate while showing on the dash that power steering was off, I couldnโ€™t move my car anymore. I turned it off and same thing. Finally after 15 minutes, it started back up like normal. Scary to think others have been experiencing this with or without rain involved, and also while driving. Toyota is suppose to be reliable. Taking it in to Toyota service department tomorrow, but scared to drive it and just be told nothing is wrong like others have been told.

Nov 16, 2025Open
Other๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

At the car wash while slowly pulling (1mph) into a parking space to vacuum the vehicle the car unexpectedly accelerated. The brakes failed and the car continued to accelerate until forced into park and turning off the vehicle. During the acceleration there was a grinding noise. This acceleration caused the car to hit the front curb and cement pilings with poles supporting the roof and vacuum. There were no warnings or lights being presented. If not for the curb and being off the road anyone in the car would at the very least been injured and possibly hitting another auto. The dealer is claiming no none issues as described. The auto was towed to the body shop to inspect and repair. We were told by the body repair shop the front suspension failed. The auto was great prior to this incident. Afraid to drive for fear of a repeat especially due to others on the internet claiming the same issue has happened and often continued to have a repeat acceleration incident. No one has found resolution from Toyota. Approximately $7,000.00 worth of damage and our insurance has now gone up.

Nov 14, 2025Open
Steering/Suspension๐Ÿ”ต Low
STEERING

Electric Power Steering Low indicator displayed while driving. It re-appeared several times over the past days. Called dealer and awaiting their response.

Oct 27, 2025Open
Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

After driving for 35 minutes (in the rain), I pulled up to work and let someone out. While car was sitting there in park, it bucked in the back, I then put it into park and almost immediately, it shut off with this on the display "Engine Off, Steering Power Low, Do Not Drive". My lights and windshield wipers remained on. I tried to turn it back and and it shut off again. I waited a few minutes, turned it on and went to pull out onto main road and the car shut off again with the same message. Thankfully I was turning onto the main road so close to shoulder and able to keep my car pretty close to side of the road. I called the Toyota dealer who told me not to drive it and it would need to be towed. I towed it to the closest dealer and when they checked the codes (the next day), they said there were no codes and they could not replicate the problem. As a note, the rain was off and on, nothing that was worse than anything I have driven in previously. I drive main roads and did not go through any large puddles or anything similar. This is a major safety issue and I am terrified that it could happen while driving on a highway where I may not have time to get out of the way of other traffic (car literally stopped with no option of continuing to coast). I am also shocked that there were NO codes triggered as there was obviously some event and that the car is only one month outside of warranty.

Oct 27, 2025Open
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Truck hits a car that car lose control and drive in front of my wife wile driving she crash and the only messege apear on dash panel was air bag system malfunction my car is a Rav4 2022, before the crash lights like tps control come on and off

Oct 9, 2025Under Review
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
AIR BAGS

1.Airbag did not deploy but it did pop up from steringwheel and there is powder present. 2. Service at the dealership told me based on description that it is airbag failure and that there is no recalls for such on my car. 3.The vehicle is seating at the wrecker yard. UNKNOWN what if any inspections have been done. 4.No warning lights prior

Sep 22, 2025Under Review
Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

During a heavy rain period , the vehicle's forward collision warming sensor came on momentarily and after a few seconds it went off. This happen while driving on local roads and road was wet from the rain. And there were no cars ahead or behind me. Spoke about this with the service department at toyota dealer and they mentioned this was likely from from the rain blocking the sensor.

Aug 27, 2025Under Review
Safety Systemsโš ๏ธ High
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

I am filing this urgent complaint regarding a life-threatening defect in my 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV that gravely endangers my family and the public. This is a desperate plea for intervention. For over a year, my vehicle has repeatedly displayed a terrifying, unreadable red alert and piercing buzzer, occurring 3-4 times without warning and not real collision threat. These incidents are terrifying precursors to catastrophic failure. The Toyota dealership dismissed my concerns, stating they "cannot do anything" without replicating the intermittent problem. This dangerous negligence compounds my frustration, especially after prior unaddressed issues like radio malfunctions and door water infiltration. Crucially, the dealer's own CAR DTC logs confirmed C14FE14: "steering angle sensor supply voltage circuit short to ground or open." This documented electrical failure directly impacts the steering system. Toyota's own webpage [XXX] ) also details similar warnings, confirming my fear of brake system activation. My paramount fear is a false Pre-Collision System activation. Imagine driving at high speed when the brakes violently engage or steering falters due to this electrical short. The unthinkable consequences could be a devastating collision, causing severe injury or death to my family and others. This is a documented defect, met with manufacturer and dealer refusal to act. I cannot feel secure driving this car, nor can I responsibly sell this ticking time bomb to another family. I implore the NHTSA to launch an immediate, comprehensive investigation into this critical safety defect. This is a public safety matter demanding urgent attention. Force Toyota to rectify this profound flaw before lives are lost. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Aug 24, 2025Under Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any recalls for the 2022 TOYOTA RAV4?

Yes, the 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 has 1 recorded recall from NHTSA. These recalls cover various components including AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER.

Is the 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 safe to drive?

The 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 has 1 recall. If you own this vehicle, check with your dealer to ensure all recall repairs have been completed. Most recalls have free remedies available.

Where can I check if my 2022 TOYOTA RAV4 has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by visiting NHTSA.gov and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or by contacting your local TOYOTA dealer.

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

โžก๏ธStable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Air bags

Issue: increases crash or loss-of-control risk

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If you already own this vehicle: Contact your dealer immediately to confirm air bags recall is complete. Recall repairs are always free.

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If you are evaluating a used example: Request VIN and verify all air bags recalls are completed before purchase.

Campaign:22V519000
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your TOYOTA dealer to verify recall completion status.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

Families with young passengers, pregnant drivers, or those with frequent highway commutes should prioritize this information.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 1 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your TOYOTA dealer.
  • If any recalls are open, schedule service immediatelyโ€”recall repairs are always free.
  • Consider setting up VIN-specific alerts to receive notification of future recalls.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request documentation proving all recalls were addressed before finalizing purchase.
  • Factor potential recall-related service time into your ownership cost estimates.
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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: January 10, 2026.