2021
Toyota
Rav4
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203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Horsepower
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
203 hp
Horsepower
184 ft-lb
Torque
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
8-Speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency6.9 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity55.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,041 mm
Front Legroom
960 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Bluetooth
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Adaptive Cruise
Lane Keeping
Blind Spot Monitor
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Lane Departure Warning
Cross Traffic Alert
Security
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft0.9"
4.6m
Width
6 ft1"
1.85m
Height
5 ft7"
1.7m
Wheelbase
8 ft9.9"
2.69m
Gallery
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Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
326 complaints reported to NHTSA
326
Total Reports
41
Crashes
47
Injuries
7
Fires
Most Common Issues
AIR BAGS
110
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
65
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
37
ENGINE
32
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
21
SERVICE BRAKES
19
Recent Reports
ODI #11701198
Nov 24, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while attempting to roll up the front driver's side window, the contact noticed water on the window. The contact then inspected the rear driver's side and passenger's side windows and noticed that water was clogging the doors. No warning light was illuminated. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known issue but there was no related recall. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Incident: Nov 23, 2025VIN: JTMB6RFV8MD***
ODI #11700985
Nov 22, 2025
Crash
AIR BAGSLANE DEPARTURE
I was involved in an accident on the interstate traveling at about 80 mph and I hit a guard rail. I swerved, and then the lane assistance kicked in and made me lose control of the car completely, which is how I slammed into the guard rail. In that process, none of the airbags deployed and I had a passenger in the car.
Incident: Oct 17, 2025VIN: 2T3W1RFVXMC***
ODI #11700077
Nov 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving for less than 5 minutes when my sunroof exploded and shattered out of nowhere. My safety was put at risk for several reasons - 1) it sounded like a gun shot had come at me while I was operating the vehicle which was extremely startling. 2) Glass could have shattered all over me and affected my sight on the road. 3) I had to pull over on a busy road not knowing where glass was in my car. 4) This happened due to NO impact, out of NOWHERE.
Incident: Nov 16, 2025VIN: 4T3D6RFV0MU***
ODI #11699718
Nov 16, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes lights comes on while driving n the two wheel front makes a grinding sound while still driving… a friend of mine had the same problem took her rav4 2021 to windward toyota Kaneohe hawaii several times n finally on the 5th service was told that it’s her secondary brake system and in my Toyota the LTA DISPLAY WAS ON MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY
Incident: Nov 7, 2025VIN: JTMW1RFV7MD***
ODI #11699009
Nov 12, 2025
POWER TRAINENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while her daughter was dropping her off, the daughter shifted to park(P), and the vehicle made an abnormal static sound. The contact stated that the failure recurred upon shifting to drive(D). There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. An independent auto electrician was contacted and informed the contact that the abnormal sounds could be related to an engine failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,314.
Incident: Nov 12, 2025VIN: JTMH1RFV7MD***
ODI #11698329
Nov 8, 2025
STRUCTURE
The driver door on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 has an automatic unlock feature that unlocks the door when you approach the car with the key in your pocket. This feature has malfunctioned to the point that I cannot open the door at all, even with the key fob. I have to either manually remove the physical key from the fob and open the door that way, or else enter the vehicle from a different door and unlock manually from inside. This causes a significant delay in my ability to enter the vehicle and could pose a safety risk if I or my wife (who usually drives it) needed to exit a dangerous situation quickly. I’m told this malfunction is the result of a faulty door actuator, and repairs would cost over $300. I’m also told it’s a common bug among RAV4’s from 2018 to 2024. It seems there’s no recall because Toyota is under the impression that it isn’t common enough. Well I’m reporting to let someone know that it is at least one vehicle more common than you previously believed. Also, it’s 2025. I don’t think I should have to pay over $300 for doors that work.
Incident: Nov 8, 2025VIN: 2T3W1RFVXMW***
ODI #11698330
Nov 8, 2025
AIR BAGS
1. The passenger side airbag has had a recall notification since 12/3/23. It is now 11/8/25. 2. The life and safety of my passengers are at risk. 3. The problem has been confirmed by NHTSA recall notification on 12/3/23, and personal experience. 4. The passenger side airbag warning came on the day I bought the vehicle on [XXX] at CarMax in Oxnard, CA, and was about to drive my Toyota Rav4 XLE off the lot. I was told by the CarMax salesperson that it was because my personal bag on the passenger seat was not heavy enough to indicate an actual person and, therefore, not to worry about this warning signal, this was normal. This obviously was not normal as there has now been a recall of the passenger side air bag system by Toyota/NHTSA as of December 2023. It is now November 2025 and there is no remedy available yet by Toyota per the NHTSA website. Your website stated if no timely remedy is completed, to file a complaint. I am now filing this complaint due to the 2-year delay by Toyota in providing this life-saving remedy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Incident: Aug 31, 2023VIN: 2T3W1RFV6MC***
ODI #11695060
Oct 22, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Incident: Dec 15, 2023VIN: 2T3W1RFVXMC***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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