The 2019 Toyota RAV4's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 855 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

855

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V0640002020-06-02

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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20V3730002020-24-06

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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20V2860002020-20-05

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V5760002019-06-08

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has accumulated 855 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel/propulsion system leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel/propulsion System213

02Engine133

03Unknown Or Other91

04Power Train45

05Structure44

855 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

28–40mpg combined

25-41city

33-38hwy

$1,100-$1,550/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 ranges from 28 to 40 MPG combined. That's a 12 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

RAV4 Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

40mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

41 city38 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean

RAV4 - Automatic (S8)

30mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

RAV4 AWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Toyota RAV4

34States

29%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

3,04712%

TXTexas

2,39410%

FLFlorida

1,7027%

PAPennsylvania

1,1815%

DCWashington DC

1,1315%

NYNew York

9204%

MDMaryland

9044%

ILIllinois

8964%

DEDelaware

8684%

NCNorth Carolina

7523%

GAGeorgia

7083%

COColorado

6903%

MNMinnesota

6663%

NJNew Jersey

6273%

OROregon

6072%

MOMissouri

5992%

WAWashington

5952%

NHNew Hampshire

5872%

AZArizona

5762%

MAMassachusetts

4922%

TN388

RI383

MI352

OH318

WI293

UT273

AL262

OK261

NV260

IN221

KY183

ME156

VT153

VA143

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Toyota RAV4: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 a good car to buy?

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report fuel/propulsion system as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Toyota RAV4?

Yes, 4 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Toyota RAV4?

Depending on configuration, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 delivers 28–40 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2019 Toyota RAV4?

Out of 855 owner complaints, fuel/propulsion system issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2019 compare to other Toyota RAV4 years?

Each Toyota RAV4 model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Toyota RAV4 overview page.