Model Year Problem Record

Toyota RAV4 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Toyota RAV4: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

197Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

78Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System69 complaints

69 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V734000.

Unknown Or Other45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V144000.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V828000.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V828000Reported December 30, 2014 - 3,958 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,958 vehicles across all affected models.

15V011000Reported January 16, 2015 - 1,140 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,140 vehicles across all affected models.

15V144000Reported March 13, 2015 - 110,085 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 13, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 110,085 vehicles across all affected models.

23V734000Reported November 1, 2023 - 1,853,568 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,853,568 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE21005Opened February 25, 2021 - Closed August 12, 2024

Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events. Resulted in recall campaign 23V734.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201410

201518

20169

201712

201825

201916

202015

202120

202211

202313

202421

202516

202611

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.