Recalls ·2021 Toyota RAV4 AWD Trd Offroad

2021 Toyota RAV4 AWD Trd Offroad recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 AWD Trd Offroad; the most frequently affected component is air bags — occupant classification. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2021 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints40
Crashes reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Occupant classificationCampaign 23V865000 · 20 Dec 2023

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other8 · 20%
Power train8 · 20%
Engine8 · 20%
Air bags7 · 18%
Seats6 · 15%
Electrical system5 · 12%
Latches/locks/linkages5 · 12%
Steering2 · 5%

From owner complaints

Coolant bypass valve but toyota of richardson said the csp does not cover it. My engine maintenance required pop up on my dashboard

Unknown or other · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the sunroof glass on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD. On July 3, 2026, at approximately 37,350 miles, I was driving the vehicle when the entire sunroof glass suddenly and catastrophically shattered. There was no traffic around me, there was no debris in the…

Unknown or other · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

2021 Toyota RAV4 gas XXX Vehicle suddenly stopped while driving Busy roadway in [XXX] Wife and young children were passengers Dashboard displayed “ENGINE STOPPED” Dashboard displayed “STEERING POWER LOW” Police responded Police determined waiting for the insurance tow was unsafe Police arranged emergency towing…

Steering · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a faulty coolant bypass valve on my 2021 Toyota RAV4. Every time I turn on the air conditioning the service engine required comes up on my notifications a known recall problem for Toyota RAV4’s of this year

Electrical system · May 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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