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2018 Toyota RAV4: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 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
333Owner complaints to NHTSA
1Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Toyota RAV4 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Electrical System130Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Unknown Or Other69Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Engine33Most reports between 0 and 70k miles
Service Brakes30Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Power Train26Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Exterior Lighting23Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Equipment: OtherJun 2019 · Campaign 19V503000
  • Equipment: OtherDec 2017 · Campaign 17V831000
  • 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.