2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 Hybrid years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 11 RAV4 Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 77%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 77% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 31,175 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 5% | 350 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 350 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
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.
I bought the car new in July 2021. All four door locks stopped working around May 2023. In June 2023, I only got one of the four door lock assemblyâs replaced. And itâs very expensive to get all four fixed. Now, in May of 2026, I am experiencing the same issue with the lock assembly that was…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid years
← 2020 RAV4 Hybrid · 2022 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 | 22 | 1 |
| 2020 RAV4 Hybrid | 13 | 5 |
| 2019 RAV4 Hybrid | 22 | 3 |
| 2018 RAV4 Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 RAV4 Hybrid | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 RAV4 Hybrid | 17 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, lane departure problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 has more complaints than most years, 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.