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2012 Toyota RAV4: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2012 Toyota RAV4 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

5Safety recalls
266Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
4/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2012 Toyota RAV4 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Visibility/Wiper54Most reports between 0 and 80k miles
Vehicle Speed Control50Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Service Brakes39Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Electrical System31Most reports between 10k and 90k miles
Seat Belts31
Unknown Or Other26Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2012 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Seat Belts: Rear/OtherFeb 2016 · Campaign 16V096000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipFeb 2014 · Campaign 14V054000
  • Visibility/WiperSep 2015 · Campaign 15V577000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJan 2013 · Campaign 13V014000
  • Equipment: OtherApr 2013 · Campaign 13V123000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.