2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 Hybrid years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 11 RAV4 Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (5 complaints, 33%), typically at around 100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 33% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 10,650 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 10,650 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | 10,450 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 13% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | 52,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 52,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 18,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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.
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 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages "Pre-Collision", "Braking Power Low", and "AWD System Malfunction" were displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change by a certified mechanic, the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir. The mechanic confirmed that the radiator, hoses, and thermostat had failed and needed to be…
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact recharged the vehicle and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to Toyo Cars, where it was diagnosed with an auxiliary battery failure. The dealer was contacted to order the…
While driving on long trip going south on hwy 101, vehicle started bucking and jerking going 70ish mph. Ev light would come on like it wanted to switch to ev mode. It happened going down a steep grade near san luis obispo. It stopped when we got to flat ground. About 25 miles later it did it again…
I pulled into a parking spot. It was sloped backward. The car was stopped completely, and silent. I was distracted by a minor task, and then exited the car, inadvertently with the power on and the transmission in drive, not park. When i noticed that i could not lock the car, and realized that the…
Other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
← 2017 RAV4 Hybrid · 2019 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 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 RAV4 Hybrid | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 RAV4 Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
See all Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems by year, every Toyota model, or the Toyota VIN decoder.
Similar Toyota models
Embed this 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 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.