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2016 Toyota RAV4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 256 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2016 Toyota RAV4

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
256
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
37
Crash Reports
12 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota RAV4 (3)

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

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota…
NHTSA #16V198000
🔧 Tires
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #16V236000
🔧 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 — 2016 Toyota RAV4

Based on 256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
53
Service Brakes
36
Unknown Or Other
31
Exterior Lighting
26
Air Bags
19
Structure
16
Power Train
11
Steering
11
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Toyota RAV4 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 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 2020 649 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 — 2016 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2016 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota RAV4 has 3 recall campaigns and 256 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 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has 3 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 2016 Toyota RAV4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other, Exterior Lighting. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Toyota RAV4 safe to buy?
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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.