Toyota RAV4 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Toyota RAV4 across 24 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “rear tire” (9% of reports).
- 117wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear tire: mentioned in 10 of 117 complaints (9%)
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 7 of 117 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 117 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Toyota RAV4 wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2024 RAV4 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2023 RAV4 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2022 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 RAV4 | 5 | 1% | 1,500 |
| 2020 RAV4 | 2 | 0% | 10,500 |
| 2019 RAV4 | 4 | 0% | 11,625 |
| 2018 RAV4 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 RAV4 | 8 | 3% | 6,500 |
| 2015 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2014 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 74 |
| 2013 RAV4 | 4 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2012 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 10,500 |
| 2011 RAV4 | 5 | 2% | 57,000 |
| 2010 RAV4 | 14 | 4% | 27,358 |
| 2009 RAV4 | 10 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2008 RAV4 | 6 | 1% | 54,329 |
| 2007 RAV4 | 22 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2006 RAV4 | 12 | 2% | 83,500 |
| 2005 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 89,754 |
| 2000 RAV4 | 3 | 10% | 152,500 |
| 1999 RAV4 | 1 | 2% | 155,915 |
| 1998 RAV4 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 1997 RAV4 | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:hub; service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2024
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles. Some of the bolts that secure the front brake caliper and the wheel hub bearing may be loose, which can result in a damaged caliper brake hose or possible wheel detachment.
Risk: A damaged brake line can cause a brake fluid leak, reducing brake performance and increasing the distance required to stop the vehicle. Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA14 and 24LA08.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased this car used in December 2025 with 10k miles on it. After 15k mileage, the rear tires were bald and I had to buy new tires. I then took it back to the dealer and had to pay to get an allignment, as I was concerned that is what was causing the tires to go bald so fast. That was less…
We were informed of safety recalls for our Toyota Rav 4 2009 . We called the local Toyaota dealership for the recalls and was told on the phone after we dropped it off that they did the inspection to make sure the recalls could be completed and informed us that they could ,but they needed to keep…
Car makes a whining noise Toyota Pinellas park said it was normal but the transmission is jolting/slipping not accelerating vs the first test drive. Both cv axles were bad tires were bald when sold to me tps sensors were bad. Had to get a new set of tires and paid the Toyota for work on the vehicle
Car is out of alignment resolutions in the rear passenger tire to wear down at an abnormal rate. Had the vehicle inspected by a local mechanic and two different dealerships. All three inspections came back with the same answer. The camber and the toe for the right rear tire can not be set to a…
We were traveling across country from Michigan to Arizona. We were 50 miles outside Tucson, AZ on [XXX]. Traveling 80 mph in a 75 mph zone, in passing lane and felt like car exploded and all airbags deployed and we came to a quick stop. No major injuries to either of us. One vehicle incident, did…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota RAV4s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about wheels for the Toyota RAV4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota RAV4 wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Toyota RAV4?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tire”, in 10 of 117 complaints, followed by “lug nuts” (7).
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