2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

1Recalls
14Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls

Spare Tire May Be Underinflated, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 17V295May 2, 2017409 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 Toyota vehicles may have a temporary or emergency spare tire that was not inflated to the pressure listed on the Tire Pressure Label.

Most common 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Visibility/Wiper2
Structure2
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control2
Unknown Or Other2
Visibility1
Engine1
Steering1
Seats1

What owners report

2023-09-14, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was being charged, the battery intermittently failed to charge. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated but turned off after the battery was on charge mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be driven more often. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000. The VIN was unava
2021-06-03, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, he attempted to avoid a rock but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that rock struck the fuel neck and caused a substantial fuel leak, 13/8 hose was unprotected and cut. A fellow motorist alerted the contact of the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and found the leak. The contact temporarily fixed the leak and drove to the residence. The contact ordered a new filler neck and repaired the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The manufacturer recommended that the contact take the vehicle to an authorized local dealer for inspection. The vehicle was inspected by
2019-05-08, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
LDA AUDIO WARNING TOO LOW TO BE HEARD WHEN DRIVING I SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE LOOKING AT A SCREEN INSTEAD OF THE ROAD. SEAT BELT WARNING NOT AUDIBLE
2019-02-22, Service Brakes
2017 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNINTENDED BRAKING WHILE CAR IS IN CRUISE CONTROL. *LD *TR
2019-01-30, Unknown Or Other
JAN 29, 4:45PM, EVERETT WA. SHORTLY AFTER MERGING ONTO SOUTHBOUND I-5 FROM 526 THERE WAS A SINGLE LOUD EXPLODING NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE SOUND OF GLASS PIECES. THE SHADE GUARD WAS CLOSED. OPENING SHADE GUARD SHOWED THAT SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED LEAVING JAGGED GLASS AROUND THE EDGE TILTING UPWARDS. VEHICLE SPEED ABOUT 55MPH. WEATHER WAS CLEAR AND ABOUT 40 DEGREES.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid questions

Does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Spare Tire May Be Underinflated, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Visibility/Wiper (2), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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