2023 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Electrical System (2) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2025-10-30 · campaign 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Service bulletins (106)
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 2026-08-20 · T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice august 20, 2026: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0051-26.
Engine 2026-08-20 · T-SB-0051-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (hv) ni-mh and li-ion batteries.
Electrical System 2026-05-14 · 22TE09 · Warranty Program/Extension
although the hv floor under wire harness and rear traction motor cable is covered by toyota’s new vehicle limited warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. toyota is providing extended coverage under this customer suppo
Electrical System 2026-04-24 · T-SB-0029-26 · Over The Air
a new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year rav4, rav4 hybrid, and rav4 prime vehicles equipped with toyota multimedia (earlier than version 1861). this software update includes the following improvements: • usability of carplay® exit. • user profile. • user interface.
Engine 2026-02-27 · T-SB-0104-21 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice february 27, 2026: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Electrical System 2026-01-12 · T-TT-0797-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some rav4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
Showing the 6 most recent of 106 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Unknown Or Other“i was turning left pulling into my driveway when all of a sudden the car accelerated quickly & had to slam on the brakes. i purchased the car new in march 2024. this is the third time this has happened & i’m 100 confident i didn’t push on the accelerator. i love my vehicle, but it is beginning to scare me. …”
2026-09-18 · Tires“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-03-24 · Electrical System · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 prime. the contact parked the vehicle and the vehicle remained at the parking lot for one week. the contact returned and started the vehicle and the instrument cluster was black. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v595000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair wa…”
2026-03-23 · Electrical System · 36,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 prime. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v595000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the instrument panel failed to function as intended, and a blank screen was displayed. the local …”
2025-04-04 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 4,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 hybrid. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. the contact stated that the steering wheel was pulling to the left, almost causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. the contact’s minor child was an occupant in the vehicle at the time …”
2024-11-22 · Engine · 5,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 hybrid. the contact stated while driving 15-20 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly stopped. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle several times. after the failure, the engine and brake warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer and was informed to ho…”
2024-11-04 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 36,600 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 hybrid. the contact stated that after remote starting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver’s side mirror had shattered without impact. the contact reviewed the home security footage and confirmed that there was no impact with the mirror to cause the failure. the dealer was notified of the failure a…”
2024-07-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“the contact owns 2023 toyota rav4 hybrid. the contact stated while driving at various speeds with 3 gallons of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, the message "low fuel" was displayed, and the instrument cluster turned blank. the contact stated that the instrument cluster remained blank and inoperable until fuel was added to the vehicle. the contact s…”
2023-08-02 · Engine · 38,000 mi“the contact owns a 2023 toyota rav4 hybrid. the contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal with force due to a traffic slow down, and the vehicle stalled while depressing the brake pedal. the contact was coasting and placed the vehicle in neutral(n) and attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.