CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota RAV4 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 141 complaints with NHTSA, including 22 crashes, 2 fires, 13 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (59 reports).
2005 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can be affected by moisture over time, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2005 Toyota RAV4 problems
Problem areas named in the 141 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 59 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
What owners report
Electronic door locking mechanism on front passenger side has failed and cannot be controlled by the key fob like the other doors. Therefore, it is necessary for the driver to reach across the front seat to lock and unlock this door. The locking mechanismâs failure could be considered an inconvenience. However, there wss an incident where a friend and I were taking the train to the city, leaving the vehicle unattended in a railroad station parking lot for 10-12 hours. I used the key fob to lock all of the working doors, but my friend forgot to manually lock the front passenger door. Unfortunately, this oversight created the risk of theft. This could also pose a safety hazard to the front s
The recall repair was completed 7/15/25. It never updated in anyoneâs system. I have been fighting between Toyota corp and the dealership for weeks more like a month just to get them to do the repair. After it was done I got my car damaged. A whole separate issue. I need to get inspection done on the car; canât get it registered and my insurance is hassling me. Itâs been weeks of this nightmare. It still shows my car on the recall list. DMV says they didnât receive updates, Toyota sends me to the dealership and the dealership does nothing. All this over a car problem that wasnât my fault in the first place. How do I proceed please
Very often, while driving at normal speeds around curving and hilly roads, the traction control light comes on. It even locks the speed until the light goes off. And sometimes the VSC (Vehicle stability control) light comes on and takes control of the car. When the warning lights go off, the car returns to normal. I took the car to Kauai Toyota Service Department. They said that they cannot troubleshoot the problem until one of the lights stay on continuously. It is a little disconcerting when this happens while driving. I love this car and what to keep it. But I want to get to the problem and fix it. Is it possible for a repair facility to use a computer to back track the alarms and pinpoin
On 10/1/2022 in Berwick, PA while pulling into the Dollar Tree parking lot, smoke appeared in the passenger cabin and the vehicle accelerated on it's own. The brakes were applied and the vehicle continue to accelerate. The vehicle went down through a yard, across a road through another parking lot and crashed into a high curb before stalling out. The airbags deployed. My mother was transported to the hospital and is still in ICU with broken ribs, cuts and bruises. She was able to steer the vehicle away from a parked car, a person on a bicycle and missed a rose bush, no one else was injured in the incident. A police report has been completed, the vehicle is still in the custody of th
WHEN DRIVING AT OR UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT ON SOME TURNS MY CARS SLIP INDICATOR GOES OFF WITHOUT ANY APPARENT ISSUES AND IT WILL START BEEPING AND SOMETIMES IT EVEN BREAKS ON IT'S OWN AND JERKS THE CAR. THE SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT HAS TURNED ONE WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH IN A DRY AND PAVED ROAD. THE BEEPING AND JERKING HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY
2005 Toyota RAV4 questions
Does the 2005 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota RAV4: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Driver Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Equipment:Other:Labels; Equipment:Other:Labels; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (59), Vehicle Speed Control (13), Unknown Or Other (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota RAV4 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.