CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 333 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 33 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (133 reports).
2018 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Battery May Move and Short Circuit, Creating Fire Risk
Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray.
Incorrect Load Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading
Some 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles with factory-installed floor mats have a load carrying capacity label that may be incorrect.
Wrong load label may lead to overloading and crash risk
Some vehicles may have an incorrect load carrying capacity label, which is the sticker that tells the driver how much weight the vehicle can safely carry, including passengers and cargo.
Most common 2018 Toyota RAV4 problems
Problem areas named in the 333 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 |
| Unknown Or Other | 69 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 28 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 |
| Air Bags | 16 |
| Structure | 14 |
What owners report
All warning lights came on and started flashing, steering wheel locked completely and total system failure. Car suddenly died and I had no control of it. Engine started smoking with black smoke. I got out of car and engine immediately caught fire starting at the bottom left driver side of engine and within a few minutes vehicle was completely engulfed with flames. It exploded and car was gone.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning right or left, the vehicle lost power and failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under an extended coverage associated with a fuel system failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.
Cooper tires 225/65R17. Purchased 4 tires in June. From installation the tires were bouncy. The garage said it was the struts, so I replaced the struts, but the problem persists. 2 weeks later I took the car back. They said there was nothing wrong with t he tire. They rebalanced them. But that did not fix the problem. I took the car to a different garage and they told me the tires where bad and advised me to take them back to wherebI purchased them. I did. After they had my car for 6 hours they said there was nothing wrong with the tires. I insisted that they inspected them again. After 3 more hours they informed me that the tires were separating and they were defective. They replaced the ti
Before o had taken my RAV4 into Toyota for the recall a AAA tech. had replaced the battery after jump starting it. There was nothing wrong with the sensors or anything else but after the battery was replaced all the electric sensors that are for lane change warnings and cruise control etc. stopped working. I took vehicle into Toyota of Santa Maria and was told that I needed to pay for the sensors that had failed. They told me that I was responsible and I do not believe I am when AAA had just replaced my battery and only after that did the sensors have an issue. I do not feel safe driving my car now because all the sensors arenât working anymore.
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera was black and failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the camera was inoperable and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
2018 Toyota RAV4 questions
Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4: Battery May Move and Short Circuit, Creating Fire Risk; Incorrect Load Label Could Lead to Vehicle Overloading; Wrong load label may lead to overloading and crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota RAV4?
Based on 333 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (133), Unknown Or Other (69), Engine (33).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.