Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2021 Toyota RAV4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: RAV4 has more complaint activity and RAV4 has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Toyota RAV4 2021 Toyota RAV4 Difference
Total recalls 1 1 Similar
Total complaints 127 368 RAV4 has 241 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 13 / 0 / 9 / 1 45 / 7 / 28 / 0 RAV4 has 57 more severity reports
Defect investigations 2 2 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 220 304 RAV4 has 84 more communications
Recall completion reports 8 6 RAV4 has 2 more reports
Warranty programs 1 10 RAV4 has 9 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 11 6 RAV4 has 5 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jul 21, 2022 Dec 20, 2023 RAV4 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 27, 2026 RAV4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Electrical System
  • Air Bags
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 30 combined MPG 30 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,000 $2,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had air bags and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Toyota RAV4

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2021 Toyota RAV4

  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show