2012 Model Year

Toyota RAV4

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
264
Recalls
3
Crashes
39
Severe
61

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V096000 Feb 2016

Other

No consequence data available

15V577000 Sep 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V054000 Feb 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The contact stated tha...

Engine
Nov 2025

The small pipe that's part of the Upper Radiator Coolant Hose Connector Adapter broke off and drained coolant from the vehicle. This small pipe had d...

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 2025

The windshield pump is not working front and back The wipers turn but no liquid comes out though the tank is full It does not make the sound it normal...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2025

I have a 2012 Toyota Rav-4 Limited . I have had the vehicle since 2020. Ever since I bought the vehicle it fogs up. All the windows fog up and it does...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2025

Unknown

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
May 2025

While at the end of a car wash with the car in neutral, the car accelerated by itself. It reached 60 mph for over a half mile, and was unresponsive t...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2025

Over the last several years, I have experienced a minimum of four, possibly one or two more, incidents of this vehicle accelerating at a high rate wh...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2025

Constant brake issues Sun visors won't stay in place (breaks) Massive oil consumption (not leaking) Oil on dipstick appears black & burnt quickly afte...

Air Bags
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. Th...

Electrical System Crash
Jul 2024

Over the last 4 years I have had 2 prior occurrence where I've lost power turning or stopping, causing the engine to stall. Both times the vehicle was...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 264 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VISIBILITY/WIPER. 39 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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