There are no safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Forward Collision Avoidance · at 52,700 miles · reported Aug 12, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages "Pre-Collision", "Braking Power Low", and "AWD System Malfunction" were displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on the previous two model years of the same vehicle, but no cause for the failure was found when the vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,700.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 115,000 miles · reported Jun 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change by a certified mechanic, the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. The mechanic confirmed that the radiator, hoses, and thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. While the contact was checking the coolant levels, the coolant level was always lower than expected. The contact was continually adding coolant. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to…
Electrical System · at 32,000 miles · reported Feb 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact recharged the vehicle and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to Toyo Cars, where it was diagnosed with an auxiliary battery failure. The dealer was contacted to order the part, but the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part was not available due to the global pandemic. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 15,000 miles · reported May 27, 2019
While driving on long trip going south on hwy 101, vehicle started bucking and jerking going 70ish MPH. Ev light would come on like it wanted to switch to EV mode. It happened going down a steep grade near san luis obispo. It stopped when we got to flat ground. About 25 miles later it did it again and I was able to record a quick video of instrument cluster. Took it to one toyota in oakland ca and they were unable to duplicate concern. Wife was driving vehicle on another long trip a few months later and it happened to her for about 1 1/5 hours. Seems like system resets after cycling ignition…
Power Train · at 6,300 miles · reported Apr 26, 2019
I pulled into a parking spot. It was sloped backward. The car was stopped completely, and silent. I was distracted by a minor task, and then exited the car, inadvertently with the power on and the transmission in drive, not park. When I noticed that I could not lock the car, and realized that the car was still energized, I reached over and pressed the on button to turn-off the car-- which it did. At which point the card immediately headed backwards, downhill, crossed a street while I was trying to slow the car from outside the drivers door, and finally hit a lamp post and stopped with damage…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (5 reports), followed by visibility/wiper (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.