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2022 Toyota RAV4 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 176
Latest campaign: Jul 12, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Jul 12, 2023	23V478000
Air bags	1	Jul 21, 2022	22V519000
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	Apr 13, 2022	22V239000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 12, 2023Latest campaign


Jul 12, 202323V478000	Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converter A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V478000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit. Risk A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01. Filed under Rav4 Prime Campaign NHTSA 23V478000 · Jul 12, 2023
Jul 21, 202222V519000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V519000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, Rav4 Prime Campaign NHTSA 22V519000 · Jul 21, 2022
Apr 13, 202222V239000	Electronic stability control (ESC): control module software Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V239000 What's wrong Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01. Filed under Rav4 Hybrid, Rav4 Prime Campaign NHTSA 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022

Jul 12, 202323V478000

Electrical system: propulsion system DC/DC converter

A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V478000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Filed under: Rav4 Prime
Campaign: NHTSA 23V478000 · Jul 12, 2023

Jul 21, 202222V519000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V519000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Filed under: Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, Rav4 Prime
Campaign: NHTSA 22V519000 · Jul 21, 2022

Apr 13, 202222V239000

Electronic stability control (ESC): control module software

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V239000

What's wrong: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Filed under: Rav4 Hybrid, Rav4 Prime
Campaign: NHTSA 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: Rav4 Prime, Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component176

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

176Complaints filed

19Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

14Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	48	27	1	2
Unknown or other	44	25	2	0
Engine	29	16	2	1
Structure	22	13	1	2
Steering	20	11	1	2
Forward collision avoidance	15	9	3	2
Power train	14	8	1	1
Service brakes	12	7	4	2
Fuel/propulsion system	11	6	0	0
Air bags	11	6	9	7
Vehicle speed control	7	4	3	1
Lane departure	6	3	0	0
Visibility/wiper	5	3	0	0
Seat belts	5	3	2	1
Visibility	3	2	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime.

Latest reports

Electrical 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.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770661
Visibility
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the vehicle and the sunroof simultaneously exploded, causing shattered glass to fall onto…”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770127
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving.”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769562

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2022 Toyota RAV4 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The most recent, 23V478000 (reported July 12, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 48 complaints out of 176 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 19 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Toyota RAV4?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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