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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file, 148 owner complaints, and gets about 30 mpg combined. Here's the full free record from NHTSA and the EPA.

FREE PUBLIC RECORD · U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

2022 Toyota RAV4

  • Engine 4-cyl 2.5L
  • Drive All-Wheel Drive
  • Fuel Regular
  • Body Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Should you worry?

Be careful

Serious flags in the public record. Read below, and verify recall work was done.

Caution

Are there open safety recalls?

1 open

Ask the seller for proof each was fixed. Repairs are free — and there’s also an open investigation.

Serious

What do owners report?

2 deaths reported

Out of 148 owner reports. Read the Owners section before you buy.

Good

How did it score in crash tests?

5 out of 5 stars

5 is best. This model scored well in government crash tests.

Open recalls · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2022.

  • 20206recalls
  • 20211recall
  • 2022 · this car1recall
  • 20233recalls

Based on free U.S. government safety data · checked October 13, 2026.

SAFETY

Will it protect people in a crash?

These are government crash-test scores. 5 stars is best. They rate this year and model, not your exact car.

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal
4 / 5 stars
Side
5 / 5 stars
Side pole
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

Factory safety & driver-assist equipment

Stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Government crash-test photo
Photo from a government crash test of this model

Tested as: 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD · 2 versions tested

Open safety recalls

1 open

A recall means the manufacturer must fix a safety problem for free at a dealer. Ask the seller for proof the work was done.

  1. Air Bags

    21/07/2022

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    How they fix it: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

The government also has an open investigation on this model. Look it up on nhtsa.gov before you buy.

From NHTSA (U.S. safety agency) · checked October 13, 2026.

OWNERS

What problems do owners report?

People file these with the government when something goes wrong. They show patterns, not a diagnosis of any one car for sale.

Owner reports · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2022.

  • 2020635reports
  • 2021387reports
  • 2022 · this car148reports
  • 2023157reports

148 owner reports on file

14 crash mentions 12 injury mentions 2 death mentions

Parts mentioned most often. Longer bar = more reports. Counts are out of 148 total reports.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 26 of 148

    Sunroof shattered after a loud bang noise. No vehicles around.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 of 148

    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was brief and intermi

  • STEERING 20 of 148

    Idling, received a warning of "engine stopped. steering power low". Trying to restart the car - it would start up then immediately shut down w/ the same error. Letting it sit for 15 minutes allowed it to reset and start again. It was r

  • STRUCTURE 16 of 148

    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side door. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that there was wate

  • POWER TRAIN 11 of 148

    A whining noise from a 2022 Toyota RAV4 LE transmission during acceleration often points

  • AIR BAGS 10 of 148

    We were traveling across country from Michigan to Arizona. We were 50 miles outside Tucson, AZ on [XXX]. Traveling 80 mph in a 75 mph zone, in passing lane and felt like car exploded and all airbags deployed and we came to a quick stop. No

Bars are sized relative to the most-mentioned part on this list, not to 100% of all cars.

From NHTSA owner complaints · checked October 13, 2026. Anyone can file a report; they are not verified repairs.

FUEL COST

What does it cost to drive?

EPA estimates for this year and model. Your real cost depends on gas prices, how you drive, and how far you go.

Showing

Figures below are for the AWD LE version.

Combined MPG · nearby years

Same make and model. This car is the 2022.

  • 202030mpg
  • 202130mpg
  • 2022 · this car30mpg
  • 202330mpg

$2,250

estimated fuel cost per year if you drive about 15,000 miles

Miles per gallon. Higher is cheaper to drive.

City driving 27 mpg
Highway driving 34 mpg
Combined (typical mix) 30 mpg

Over 5 years, compared to an average new car

This model is estimated to save about $750 on fuel.

Spends more Saves more

From EPA fueleconomy.gov · checked October 13, 2026.

HOW IT WAS BUILT

Factory details

What’s on the build record for this VIN or model.

Engine

4-cyl 2.5L

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Fuel

Regular

See all factory details (7)
Engine
4-cyl 2.5L
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2.5 L
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel
Regular

From EPA and NHTSA vehicle records · checked October 13, 2026.

What this free check does not include

We only show free U.S. government data: safety recalls, owner reports, crash tests, and fuel economy. We do not show prior accidents, flood or salvage titles, odometer rollback, insurance history, or a “should you buy” verdict on a specific listing. For that kind of check on one car for sale, use the VINly app.

BEFORE YOU BUY

What to check on this car

Confirm the recall was fixed

This model has 1 open NHTSA recall (including the air bags). Recall repairs are free at the dealer, so ask the seller for proof the remedy was performed, or verify by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.

Watch for a pending investigation

NHTSA has an open investigation covering this model. A recall can follow an investigation, so check nhtsa.gov for the latest before you commit.

  • Test-drive the basics

    Cold start, full-lock steering both ways, firm brakes with no pulsing, smooth shifts, and every electronic feature. Warning lights should come on at key-on, then go out.

  • Check the title and the VIN

    Confirm the title status in hand matches the listing, and that the VIN matches across the dash, door jamb, and title. VINly does not show ownership or accident history, for that, run a paid report like Carfax.

  • Ask the seller the right questions

    Why they are selling, any service records, accident or panel-repaint history, how many owners, and whether any open recalls were completed.

See the full used-car inspection checklist. None of this replaces a hands-on inspection by a mechanic.

FOR SALE NEAR YOU

2022 Toyota RAV4 listings

    Quick answers

    What is recalled on the 2022 Toyota RAV4? +

    NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, including the air bags. See the full list above, and confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov.

    What gas mileage does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 get? +

    The EPA rates the 2022 Toyota RAV4 at 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway), about $2,250 a year in fuel.

    How safe is the 2022 Toyota RAV4? +

    NHTSA's NCAP program gives the 2022 Toyota RAV4 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover resistance.

    What do owners complain about on the 2022 Toyota RAV4? +

    Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, including 14 involving a crash. The most-reported area is unknown or other.

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