2018 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 3 safety recalls and 333 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2018 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Recall 23V-734: Electrical System
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Recall 19V-503: Equipment
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Recall 17V-831: Equipment
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
2018 Toyota RAV4 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 133 | |
| Unknown or Other | 69 | |
| Engine | 33 | |
| Service Brakes | 28 | |
| Power Train | 26 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 17 | |
| Air Bags | 16 | |
| Structure | 14 | |
| Steering | 12 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 8
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 4
- Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 3
- Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 3
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Lane Departure › Blind Spot Detection — 2
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 Toyota RAV4 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota RAV4 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4: 23V-734 (electrical system), 19V-503 (equipment), 17V-831 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Toyota RAV4?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (133 reports), followed by unknown or other (69). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 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.