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2019 Toyota RAV4
Adventure 4WD / Trail AWD (Canada) · Sport Utility Vehicle
- Engine
- 2.5 L · I4 · 203 hp
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drive
- 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Summary
What the federal record shows for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
These are counts of public records, not a rating. Complaint volume reflects how many owners chose to file and how many vehicles were sold, so compare systems within this vehicle rather than across models.
- Recall campaigns[2]
- 7
- Owner complaints[3]
- 887
- Involving a crash[3]
- 25
- Involving a fire[3]
- 3
- Reported injuries[3]
- 22
Owners most often report problems with fuel/propulsion system, followed by engine and electrical system. The checklist below puts those systems first.[3]
Known mechanical issues
Owner-reported problems, by system
Complaints can name more than one system, so shares add up to more than 100%. Open a row to read owner excerpts with their ODI reference numbers.
Fuel/Propulsion System255 complaints28.7%01Aug 23, 2026Crash 0Fire 1Injuries 0
0 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
While driving in the mountains on a hot day, the car suddenly reported numerous faults, including check engine, parking brake malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, AWD system malfunction, and secondary collision brake system malfunction. The car lost power and forced us to pull over on the side of a dangerous mountain highway. We powered-off the car for a few minutes and started it again and were able to…
Vehicle consistently accepts only approximately 9–10 gallons of fuel when the fuel gauge indicates empty, resulting in significantly reduced driving range. Issue has been widely reported by other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners and appears related to fuel tank design. Manufacturer declined assistance and referred responsibility to selling dealer despite known complaints.
Engine208 complaints23.4%10Nov 3, 2026Crash 1Fire 0Injuries 0
0 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
My transmission failed, torque converter. My check engine light came on with "AWD malfunction" on the dash on 10/21/26. I had to get it towed to the closest dealership. I was told it is covered under warranty to replace and repair, the following Tuesday 10/27/2 I havd to call and ask what was going on. They then informed me the part is on back order until end of December (they do not have a date) 2026- Leaving me…
I am reporting a potentially recurring safety-related failure of the electric engine coolant/water pump on my 2019 Toyota RAV4 equipped with the 2.5L A25A-FKS engine. My vehicle recently developed DTC P26CB/P26CB71, indicating an electric engine coolant pump performance/speed problem. The failure caused loss of proper coolant circulation and resulted in my vehicle overheating while I was driving on the highway. An…
Electrical System103 complaints11.6%32Oct 20, 2026Crash 3Fire 2Injuries 3
3 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
As soon as my vehicle hit 100K mileages and there's "AWD System malfunction" sign showed up on dash. Got it done replaced it cost roughly more than $500. After 2 days later another problem shows up on dash this time it was "engine maintenance required" show on dash again. Heard people had the same issue to whoever own 2019 RAV4 and they all had the same for those 2 issues. Toyota company should pay attention for…
Display of RAV4 Hybrid is malfunctioning as it randomly turns on and off at frequent intervals, the screen turns on an off in a similar manner, the display controls are not operative even if displayed. This occurred right after the Dealer (355 Toyota of Rockville, [XXX] ) conducted a recall procedure on a wire harness. Immediately after these repairs, it was noticed that the display started to malfunction. It has…
Structure90 complaints10.1%21Oct 23, 2026Crash 2Fire 1Injuries 1
1 reported injury across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that while attempting to open the driver's and rear passenger's side doors from outside the vehicle, the exterior door handles fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fractured rear exterior driver's door handle and rear exterior passenger's door handle. The…
The rear door (lift gate) hinges are failing and tearing away from the vehicle body, causing misalignment of the rear door, operational failure of the automated lift gate, and water leaking into the interior. This has occurred under normal use conditions. It appears that the hinge design is insufficient to handle the load and forces of normal operation of the door. The failure has been documented in pictures. The…
Power Train83 complaints9.4%10Oct 30, 2026Crash 1Fire 0Injuries 0
0 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
2019 Toyota RAV4, Adventure model, AWD. Toyota issues a Toyota Customer Support Program "20TE03" which extends warranty coverage for the front transfer case electro-magnetic clutch in specific 2019–2020 Toyota RAV4 Adventure and Limited AWD vehicles. Toyota's "brand engagement center" says it covers Adventure models manufactured Mar 2018 thru Oct 2019 and my vehicle was mfgd Jan 10th, 2019, smack in the middle of the…
"I am filing a deceptive trade practices and fraudulent service documentation complaint against Rodland Toyota of Everett. I brought my 2019 Toyota RAV4 in for a critical drivetrain defect under an active corporate warranty program. The dealership returned the vehicle to me with official invoice documentation stating they inspected and test-drove the vehicle. However, the official paperwork provided by the dealer…
Air Bags45 complaints5.1%50May 26, 2026Crash 5Fire 0Injuries 8
8 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
Was in a front driver side T-bone @ 35 miles and hour accident and no Airbags deployed
It happened yesterday , November 3rd at 8:45 am Approx. speed was 35mph to 40 •Location: 934 York Road, Towson, MD •Description: Front-right impact at 40 mph, no airbag deployment, two children in back seat, vehicle had recent 50K service and roof-rail repair, CSP 22TE05, at Sheehy Toyota Cockeysville. Vehicle now at Caliber Collision Cockeysville. Claim #060381946 I am experiencing neck, shoulder and rib pain right…
Service Brakes35 complaints3.9%50May 26, 2026Crash 5Fire 0Injuries 4
4 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
Was in a front driver side T-bone @ 35 miles and hour accident and no Airbags deployed
Braking while pulling into a parking space. Instead of slowing down the car accelerated and went over the curb. Maintained pressure on the break but it did not slow the car. Instead the car kept accelerating down an embankment, across an empty street and towards a telephone pole. Turning the steering wheel to the left to avoid the telephone pole the car further descended into a ditch. The car had to be towed and is…
Steering33 complaints3.7%21Oct 19, 2026Crash 2Fire 1Injuries 5
5 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
The heated steering wheel in my 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid experienced a significant overheating incident that resulted in smoke, bubbling, and damage to the steering wheel's leather covering. Approximately 10 minutes after activating the heated steering wheel function, smoke began coming from the steering wheel. The material beneath the leather covering appeared to become excessively hot and began visibly bubbling and…
We were driving down the highway passing another vehicle when we lost steering and the dash said "Steering Power Loss". We pulled to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Probably 10-15 minutes later the vehicle started and we eventually made it to our destination. It was quite scary trying to get to the side of the road, in heavy traffic, and pulling over where there really was no…
Vehicle Speed Control30 complaints3.4%70Oct 3, 2025Crash 7Fire 0Injuries 3
3 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
The car transmission hesitates to accelerate at slow speeds and jerks or lurches forwards in a uncontrollable way. Dangerous at stop signs or on slow or hilly roads. Dealership does not directly acknowledge this issue, despite mechanic mentioning very clearly it is related to T-SB-0107-19 which Toyota dealerships charge to repair. No warning messages. Issue has existed as long as I have owned the vehicle 1.5 years…
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 45 MPH unintendedly. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the brake pedal, and the accelerator pedal felt stuck, causing the front of the vehicle to crash into a building. There was no property damage. There was no warning light…
Forward Collision Avoidance18 complaints2.0%30Aug 23, 2026Crash 3Fire 0Injuries 0
0 reported injuries across these complaints. Excerpts below are owner statements, unedited and unverified by NHTSA.[3]
While driving in the mountains on a hot day, the car suddenly reported numerous faults, including check engine, parking brake malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, AWD system malfunction, and secondary collision brake system malfunction. The car lost power and forced us to pull over on the side of a dangerous mountain highway. We powered-off the car for a few minutes and started it again and were able to…
Rav4 2019 - We lost engine power while driving on the highway at 75 mph. We were in the #2 lane and were fortunate to be able to coast to the side of the road. Quite scary as there were semi trucks behind us.We had been driving for approximately 3.5 hours on the highway at 70-75 MPH. The outside temperature registering on our vehicle began at 110 and continued to increase on up to 118 degrees at the time of the…
Also reported: Suspension (17), Visibility/Wiper (15), Fuel System, Gasoline (13), Seats (12), Seat Belts (10), Engine and Engine Cooling (8), Visibility (7), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (6), Latches/Locks/Linkages (5), Back Over Prevention (5), Lane Departure (5), Wheels (4), Exterior Lighting (3), Carry Handle, Shell, Base (2), Insert, Padding (2), Parking Brake (1), Other/I Am Not Sure (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1). 169 complaints were filed without a specific system and are excluded from the table.
Recalls
Safety campaigns to confirm as completed
Listed for the year, make and model. Ask the seller for dealer paperwork, or enter the VIN at NHTSA to see whether each remedy is outstanding.[4]
- Details
Fuel System, Gasoline · Delivery · Fuel Pump
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Steering · Electric Power Assist System
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Engine and Engine Cooling
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Back Over Prevention · Sensing System · Camera
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Equipment · Other · Labels
- Summary
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
- Details
Equipment · Other · Labels
- Summary
- Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.
- Filed by
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- View campaign on nhtsa.gov
Inspection checklist
What to check on this vehicle
Ordered by complaint volume, with systems under recall marked as priority. Bring it to the test drive or share it with your inspector. Checks are not saved.
EPA fuel economy
Fuel use and running-cost context
Official EPA estimates provide a baseline for comparing similar vehicles. Actual consumption varies with speed, weather, maintenance, payload and driving style.
No matching EPA configuration was found for the decoded year, make and model.
Source: fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 11/10/2026.
Ownership considerations
Questions to price before you buy
Each consideration is tied to a value in the record. Where the record is silent, it says so.
| Consideration | Basis in record | Cost estimate |
|---|---|---|
| FuelEPA ratings differ by engine and drivetrain within the same model. Look up the exact configuration rather than a model-wide figure.[1][6]vPIC.FuelTypePrimary: Gasoline | vPIC.FuelTypePrimaryGasoline | Not published |
| Driveline serviceAll- and four-wheel-drive systems add a transfer case or coupling and a rear differential, each with its own fluid service in the maintenance schedule. Ask for records of those services.[1]vPIC.DriveType: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | vPIC.DriveType4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | Not published |
| TiresReplacement cost scales with rim diameter and tire type. Price a set in this size locally, and budget for it if tread or date codes are near end of life.[1]vPIC.WheelSizeFront: 19 in | vPIC.WheelSizeFront19 in | Not published |
| Open recallsFederal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety recalls without charge. Confirm completion for this VIN rather than budgeting for these repairs.[2][5][4]NHTSA Recalls: 7 campaigns | NHTSA Recalls7 campaigns | Not published |
| Most-reported systemRepairs outside warranty concentrate where owners report problems. Ask a mechanic to prioritise this system and quote any work before you agree a price.[3]NHTSA ODI: Fuel/Propulsion System (255) | NHTSA ODIFuel/Propulsion System (255) | Not published |
| Original priceBase MSRP as submitted by the manufacturer. Useful context for insurance and depreciation comparisons. Current market value is not included in this report.[1]vPIC.BasePrice: $33,050 | vPIC.BasePrice$33,050 | Not published |
We do not publish repair, maintenance or insurance prices. They vary by region and shop, and we have no source we can cite for them. Use these considerations to ask the right questions and obtain local quotes.
Citations
Sources referenced in this report
- [1]
NHTSA. vPIC DecodeVinValues for 2T3J1RFV5KW012345. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, 06:38 PM UTC.
vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/api/vehicles/DecodeVinValues/2T3J1RFV5KW012345?format=json - [2]
NHTSA. Recalls by vehicle, 2019 Toyota RAV4. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, 06:38 PM UTC.
api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=TOYOTA&model=RAV4&modelYear=2019 - [3]
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints by vehicle, 2019 Toyota RAV4. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, 06:38 PM UTC.
api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=TOYOTA&model=RAV4&modelYear=2019 - [4]
NHTSA. Recalls lookup by VIN.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls - [5]
U.S. Code. 49 U.S.C. § 30120, Remedies for defects and noncompliance.
www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/49/30120 - [6]
U.S. DOE / EPA. Find and compare cars, fueleconomy.gov.
www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml - [7]
eCFR. 49 CFR Part 565, Vehicle Identification Number requirements.
www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-V/part-565 - [8]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 20V682000, Fuel System, Gasoline.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V682000 - [9]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 20V373000, Steering.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V373000 - [10]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 20V286000, Suspension.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V286000 - [11]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 20V064000, Engine and Engine Cooling.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V064000 - [12]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 19V576000, Back Over Prevention.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V576000 - [13]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 19V503000, Equipment.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V503000 - [14]
NHTSA. Recall campaign 19V244000, Equipment.
www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V244000
This report summarises public records and is not a mechanical inspection, a valuation or a vehicle history report. It does not include accident, title, odometer or ownership history.