2014 Toyota RAV4: raw data

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vehicle2014 / toyota / rav4
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints197 on file (2014-05-08 → 2026-08-14)
recalls4
investigations1
fars67 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Electric power steering assist loss or seizureSTEERING15 complaints2015-04 → 2026-08rav4-2014-eps-steering-seizure
  • 11754570 The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent. The failure lasted for several seconds before the power steering feature returned,
  • 11719827 The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and turning right at an intersection, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact completed the turn, and the steering wheel started
  • 11686288 The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the power steering assist intermittently failed to operate as needed, with the maintenance warning light displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer however, there
Door lock actuator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 complaints2017-06 → 2026-03rav4-2014-door-lock-actuator-failure
  • 11721326 All four of my door lock actuators are not working properly. All four usually don’t work, however once in a great while they will actually lock or unlock. This is a big safety issue because when I think they lock, they don’t. When I drive at night with my daughter in the
  • 11243800 AT 46K MILES, DRIVER DOOR LOCK/ACTUATOR BEGAN TO FAIL WHEN UNLOCKING WITH KEYFOB/HAND SENSOR WHEN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. PRESSING THE LOCK/UNLOCK ON KEY FOB/DOOR PANEL WORKED 50% OF THE TIME. AT 50K MILES, ALL DOORS (DRIVER, PASSENGER, DRIVER REAR, AND PASSENGER REAR) NO LONGER
  • 11001934 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA RAV4. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO LOCK THE VEHICLE DOORS, BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO LOCK AND UNLOCK ELECTRONICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS HAD TO BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED MANUALLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR
Exterior paint peeling on Blizzard Pearl finishSTRUCTURE8 complaints2017-07 → 2026-05rav4-2014-paint-peeling-blizzard-pearl
  • 11623965 The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the paint on the hood, the front driver-side door, and the rear passenger-side door was peeling. No warning light was illuminated. The VIN was included in an unknown manufacturer's customer
  • 11599876 In reference to Toyota Motor North America - Customer Support Program ZKG. My Toyota vehicle has experienced paint peeling on the exterior metal body panels. I have applied to receive coverage from Toyota for the paint peeling as part of the ZKG Program. Toyota has denied my
  • 11004137 THE PAINT ON THE TOP OF THE CAR IS PEELING
Premature brake rotor wear and noiseSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2015-01 → 2018-11rav4-2014-brake-rotor-noise
  • 11154831 BRAKES HAVE MADE A HARD SCRATCHING SOUND IF VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN DAILY SINCE ITS PURCHASE. AT 30000 MILE SERVICE, MECHANIC HAS NOTED THAT REAR ROTORS ARE NOT MAKING FULL CONTACT
  • 11101950 THE BRAKES ALWAYS MADE HARSH SOUNDS AT LOW SPEEDS. AND THE BREAKS WORE OUT BY 30000. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO ADVISED ME THAT MY ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED
  • 11000089 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE CLICKING NOISE WOULD GET LOUDER. THE
Radio and infotainment head unit reboot loopELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 complaints2017-03 → 2026-01rav4-2014-radio-infotainment-reboot-loop
  • 11711594 BATTERY DIED MID-DRIVE NOW THE RADIO HEAD UNIT IS IN A BOOT LOOP RENDERING ALL FUNCTIONS UNAVAILABLE
  • 11621641 The entire computer screen is stuck on the downloading picture. Then it will restart itself and do it all over again. Nothing works. No radio or anything. I’ve been looking online and seeing there is a lot of people with the same issues a but no solutions. How has Toyota not
  • 11119517 RADIO NAVIGATION QUIT WORKING AT 52000 MILES.ITS CONSTANTLY REBOOTING. DEALER SAYS NEED NEW RADIO WHICH WILL COST ABOUT $1200.00
12-volt battery fire and delayed recall 23V734000 remedyELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 complaints2017-10 → 2026-04rav4-2014-12v-battery-fire-recall
  • 11637992 The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 45-50 MPH during night hours, a fellow motorist alerted the contact that her vehicle had caught fire from underneath the engine without warning. Upon opening the front, driver-side door, the fire
  • 11585470 While driving, front of car ignited. Seems related to unresolved recall: Nov 01,2023 Manufacturer Recall Number23TB13 NHTSA Recall Number23V734 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Some replacement 12-volt batteries of the size specified for the
  • 11618763 The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at 35 MPH, smoke was coming from under the hood and the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving downhill, however, the vehicle

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1972014-05-082026-08-142025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:69; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:45; ENGINE:31; STEERING:21; POWER TRAIN:20

Recalls all years →

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14V82800030/12/2014EQUIPMENTSoutheast 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.Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.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.
15V01100016/01/2015TRAILER HITCHESSoutheast 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.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.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.
15V14400013/03/2015STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMToyota 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.An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.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.
23V73400001/11/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYToyota 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.A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE21005closedBattery Hold Down Bracket Thermal EventsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2021-02-252024-08-1223V734The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to understand the contributing factors and frequency of vehicle fires originating from the battery region of the engine compartment in Model Year (MY) 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles on 25 February 2021. At the time of opening, ODI attributed eleven allegations and additional EWR events to this PE. PE21005 focused on replacement batteries installed in the subject vehicles. No reported fire event identified in PE21005 involved the originally supplied 12V battery. The reported fires took place in vehicles known to cont

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202467legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 Toyota RAV4 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/toyota/rav4
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 Toyota RAV4},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/toyota/rav4}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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