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2015 Toyota RAV4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 305 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2015 Toyota RAV4

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
305
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
37
Crash Reports
41 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Toyota RAV4 (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226….
NHTSA #14V828000
🔧 Trailer Hitches
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners…
NHTSA #15V011000
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU…
NHTSA #15V144000
🔧 Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification…
NHTSA #23V734000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Toyota RAV4

Based on 305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
75
Steering
47
Unknown Or Other
42
Power Train
25
Structure
24
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Engine
16
Service Brakes
16
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Toyota RAV4 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 400 complaints 2011 287 complaints 2012 266 complaints 2013 261 complaints 2014 207 complaints 2015 305 complaints 2016 256 complaints 2017 321 complaints 2018 348 complaints 2019 905 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2015 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 4 recall campaigns and 305 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 are: Electrical System, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Toyota RAV4 safe to buy?
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota RAV4 should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Toyota RAV4.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.