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2016 Toyota RAV4: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Toyota RAV4 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

3Safety recalls
239Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Toyota RAV4 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System58Most reports between 10k and 100k miles
Service Brakes46Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Unknown Or Other33Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Exterior Lighting28Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Engine24Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Air Bags19Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipApr 2016 · Campaign 16V198000
  • TiresApr 2016 · Campaign 16V236000
  • Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v BatteryNov 2023 · Campaign 23V734000
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.

  • Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal EventsPE21005 · opened Feb 2021 · closed Aug 2024

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.