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2019 Toyota RAV4Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,192 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,192
Crashes
40
Fires
6
Recalls
7
TSBs
303
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,192 complaints, 40 crashes, 6 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.1x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

hesitates and lurches at slower speeds

50 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

loud acceleration

6 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

gas gauge never shows full

6 complaints • Severity 5.3/10

$X,XXX
4

distorted side mirror

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
5

roof rack rails leaking

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

269 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 4K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

333
0–30K
34
30–60K
21
60–90K
5
90–120K
6
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (333 reports) • Median: 4K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (269 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System269 (23%)
Engine213 (18%)
Other169 (14%)
Electrical102 (9%)
Drivetrain81 (7%)
Structure:body70 (6%)
Airbags45 (4%)
Brakes35 (3%)

2019 Toyota RAV4: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with 269 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 4K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with 213 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with 102 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with 81 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

162
19
243
20
131
21
108
22
166
23
178
24
136
25
68
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

19V244000May 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

19V503000Aug 2019

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

19V576000Sep 2019

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

20V064000Apr 2020

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

20V286000Aug 2020

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2019 Toyota RAV4 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

This is the worst model year for the Toyota RAV4 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Toyota RAV4 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

1,192

Class avg

381

3.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,192 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Toyota RAV4: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Toyota RAV4 is related to the fuel system, with 269 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 1,192 complaints, 40 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Toyota RAV4 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Toyota RAV4 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota RAV4 problems start?
Based on 399 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 4,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Toyota RAV4 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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