2022 Toyota Rav4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (20) · Electrical System (11) · Structure:body (8)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2022-07-21 · campaign 22V519000 · 3,533 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
Service bulletins (182)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-08-17 · 26TC03 · Service Campaign
technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
Engine 2026-08-17 · 26TC03 · Service Campaign
in wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. this can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or operating at low spe
Engine 2026-07-16 · 26TC03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
Engine 2026-07-09 · 26TC03 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instructions for emission noncompliance recall 26tc03 certain 2022 – 2025 model year rav4 incorrect mass air flow sensor reading
Engine 2026-07-09 · 26TC03 · Service Campaign
in wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. this can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or operating at low spe
Engine 2026-04-01 · T-SB-0023-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may experience a rough running engine with a mil on p140018 dtc. upon further inspection, a loose c90/c27 connector pin at the egr valve may be found. to correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this tsb.
Showing the 6 most recent of 182 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high-voltage rear traction motor cable floor wire harness on my 2022 toyota rav4 hybrid has experienced severe corrosion, which has severely degraded the high-voltage electrical shielding. this defect has created immediate electromagnetic interference (emi), causing violent, deafening static noise on the am radio only when the vehicle is in mot…”
2026-10-07 · Electrical System · 53,800 mi“the contact owns a 2022 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving. additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was brief and intermittent. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test; however, the error message "system access de…”
2026-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“sunroof shattered after a loud bang noise. no vehicles around. …”
2026-10-05 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 10,000 mi“the contact’s uncle owns a 2022 toyota rav4. while the uncle was driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. during the failure, the instrument panel remained illuminated, but the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. while with the local me…”
2026-09-22 · Structure:interior Panels:door“the contact owns a 2022 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side door. the contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was water in the door panel. in addition, the contact later became aware that there was water inside the passenger's s…”
2026-09-03 · Steering“idling, received a warning of "engine stopped. steering power low". trying to restart the car - it would start up then immediately shut down w/ the same error. letting it sit for 15 minutes allowed it to reset and start again. it was raining at the time, wind shield wipers were on if that matters.…”
2026-09-02 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at highway speeds, the moonroof suddenly and spontaneously exploded without being struck by any visible road debris or external objects. after safely pulling over and shutting the vehicle off to assess the damage, the car now refuses to start or crank. the electrical system and interior/dashboard lights still power on normally, but th…”
2026-08-30 · Electrical System“had parking brake malfunction. the wheels locked up could not move my care either forward or backward this was the second time within 8 month period. the failure was due to the parking break actuator. first time was in january 2026 second time was august 28, 2026 the wheels locked both times and i need to tow the car for service. each time it cost …”
2026-08-30 · Power Train“a whining noise from a 2022 toyota rav4 le transmission during acceleration often points…”
2026-08-20 · Steering · 50,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the "low steering" message was displayed on the instrument panel. the check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle shuddered, and then stalled as the contact pulled into a parking lot. the failure had…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.