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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

2023 Toyota RAV4

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 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 needs more recall homework, 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 2022 Toyota RAV4 Difference
Total recalls 3 1 RAV4 has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 130 127 RAV4 has 3 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 18 / 1 / 8 / 0 13 / 0 / 9 / 1 RAV4 has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 2 RAV4 has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 156 220 RAV4 has 64 more communications
Recall completion reports 12 8 RAV4 has 4 more reports
Warranty programs 1 1 Similar
Service campaigns 11 11 Similar
Software notices 1 0 RAV4 has 1 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Oct 30, 2025 Jul 21, 2022 RAV4 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 20, 2026 May 29, 2026 RAV4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Steering Electrical System Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Structure
  • Electrical System
Similar focus
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

2023 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 electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2023 Toyota RAV4

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Steering Electrical System Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

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

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