2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That ranks 4th out of 11 RAV4 Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 29%), typically at around 1,800 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 29% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 24% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 24% | 5,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 18% | 600 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 12% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 20,192 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHROME TRIM ON THE DASHBOARD SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIEW OF THE FRONT SIDE MIRRORS WERE OBSTRUCTED BY A…
I filled my car with full tank i am only running my car just gave me 248 miles the fuel tank light was flashed .and the car supposed to go for 339 or 349 miles with full tank i want to downtown miami from tampa i was supposed to stop to full it again.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN TOYOTA OF NAPLES (13315 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34110 [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE…
I was pulling into a parking space in a parking deck. As i turned into the spot i applied the brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and the car wouldn't slow or stop. There was no braking power whatsoever. I took my foot off the brake pedal and the car crashed into the concrete wall.
Other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 RAV4 Hybrid | 24 | 1 |
| 2025 RAV4 Hybrid | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 RAV4 Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 RAV4 Hybrid | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 RAV4 Hybrid | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 RAV4 Hybrid | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 RAV4 Hybrid | 13 | 5 |
| 2019 RAV4 Hybrid | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 RAV4 Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 RAV4 Hybrid | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAV4 Hybrid model years, the 2016 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.