More recall homework
2025 Toyota RAV4has more recalls listed.
Compare two vehicles
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
More complaint activity
2025 Toyota RAV4has more complaint records.
Open investigation signals
Similar activityOpen investigation counts are similar.
Lower estimated fuel cost
2026 Toyota RAV4may cost less to fuel.
Short answer: RAV4 needs more recall homework, RAV4 has more complaint activity, RAV4 has more severity reports and RAV4 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Public-record comparison
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 2025 Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 0 | 3 | RAV4 has 3 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 5 | 61 | RAV4 has 56 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 7 / 0 / 3 / 0 | RAV4 has 10 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 27 | 45 | RAV4 has 18 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 0 | 4 | RAV4 has 4 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 0 | 1 | RAV4 has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | None listed | Apr 22, 2026 | RAV4 has a listed date |
| Latest complaint | May 21, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | RAV4 has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Similar focus |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 43 combined MPG | 30 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $1,400 | $2,000 | RAV4 about $600 less |
| Safety-rating records | 0 | 2 | Different availability |