2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That ranks 6th out of 11 RAV4 Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 21%), typically at around 21,062 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 21,062 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 14% | 3,950 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 2,050 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | 27,537 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 1,512 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 14% | 3,275 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 7% | 1,123 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 3,950 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | 2,550 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 7% | 9,425 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
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.
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was being charged, the battery intermittently failed to charge. As a result, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated but turned off after…
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, he attempted to avoid a rock but was unsuccessful. The contact stated that rock struck the fuel neck and caused a substantial fuel leak, 13/8 hose was unprotected and cut. A fellow motorist alerted the contact of…
Lda audio warning too low to be heard when driving i should not need to be looking at a screen instead of the road. Seat belt warning not audible
2017 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to unintended braking while car is in cruise control. *ld *tr
Jan 29, 4:45pm, everett wa. Shortly after merging onto southbound i-5 from 526 there was a single loud exploding noise followed by the sound of glass pieces. The shade guard was closed. Opening shade guard showed that sunroof had exploded leaving jagged glass around the edge tilting upwards…
Other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
← 2016 RAV4 Hybrid · 2018 RAV4 Hybrid →
| 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 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 RAV4 Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.