2014 Toyota RAV4 EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 EV years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV. That is the most of any RAV4 EV model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 19,050 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 50% | 19,050 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 30% | 23,134 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 15,434 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 20% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 19,050 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 2,223 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Toyota RAV4 EV recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
Risk: A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Visibility/wiper
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Risk: Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
Hybrid propulsion system
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Rav4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. Due to a software issue within a component of the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly, the electric propulsion motor may shift to "neutral" resulting in a possible loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the Electric Vehicle Traction Motor Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on September 10, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sometimes when i step on the gas it does not respond and i have to lift my foot off of the pedal and press the gas pedal again. This is an ongoing problem.
Starting around 24,500 miles, toyota rav4 ev 2014 started to make a loud noise with acceleration. This noise was diagnosed by the authorized toyota dealer as an issue with the drive motor made by tesla, but i was told that at that time the noise is "not loud enough" to get anything done by…
While driving 40 mph on a 45 mph 2 way lane, the car suddenly displayed warning "check ev system" advised me to pull over and inform dealership asap. I kept driving (about 1 mile from my home) within minute system seemed to restore itself. Only still displays "check ev system" this has happened 3…
Was driving in city at about 30 mph , car stopped having propulsion, stopped with a shudder and warnings lights pop up. "check ev system" was able to reset the computer by powering off/on for 3 cycles to make it over to the curb. Called tow to transport to the dealer. Send me away after resetting…
Lost driving power on highway at 45mph. Car switched automatically to neutral. Displayed "check ev system. Take to dealer" warning. Was able to turn power on and off and regain motor, but still displayed message. Drove home. Took to dealer next morning.
Other Toyota RAV4 EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 3 |
| 2013 RAV4 EV | 5 | 3 |
| 2012 RAV4 EV | 6 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAV4 EV model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.