2022 Toyota Rav4 — Known Issues & Recalls

Your 2022 RAV4 was involved in a crash while a third-party autonomous driving device (comma.ai) was in control. The vehicle failed to brake or avoid a police vehicle on the roadside, resulting in a rear-end collision. Airbags deployed in the front and sides, and two rear passengers were fatally injured while the driver and front passenger sustained serious injuries. The autonomous device did not detect or respond to the stationary vehicle ahead.

Your infotainment screen went completely black while driving at night with no warning and won't turn back on. The dealer confirmed the system failed, and you found that a recall exists for this exact issue, though your 2022 model year wasn't included in it. The radio powers on briefly when you press the button but immediately shuts off again. Fixing this will likely require the infotainment system to be repaired or replaced by a dealer.

Your remote start through the Toyota app confirmed the vehicle started, but when you went outside about 6 minutes later, the car wasn't running and wouldn't respond when you tried to start it manually—no dashboard lights, no sounds, nothing. You also couldn't lock the doors using the door handle sensor, suggesting a complete loss of electrical power. A jump start from a tow truck got the vehicle running again, but this left you stranded in cold weather with no way to secure the car.

Your infotainment touchscreen and physical buttons are completely unresponsive and display only a black screen, whether you're parked or driving. There were no warning signs before the screen stopped working. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the infotainment system's power or software, which may require a firmware update or replacement of the infotainment unit.

Your engine has shut off unexpectedly twice in the past two weeks while running, with a message saying "engine stopped steering power low." There were no warning lights before this happened. This is concerning because the engine shutting off while you're driving could cause you to lose power steering and control of the vehicle, potentially leaving you stranded.

While in park on a rainy day, your engine suddenly began shaking violently and your dashboard showed the power steering had shut off, leaving you unable to drive the car. After turning the engine off and back on, the problem went away on its own after about 15 minutes and the car returned to normal operation. This kind of intermittent issue can be difficult to diagnose, so the Toyota service department may need to perform diagnostic tests to identify the underlying cause.

While driving 80 mph on a clear day with good road conditions, your car's airbags suddenly deployed and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop without hitting anything or any debris. You and your passenger were not seriously injured, but there was significant damage to the driver's side front end around the tire and axle area, suggesting something inside the car may have broken and caused the tire to fail. The vehicle was totaled, and Toyota is investigating whether this was caused by a faulty part or mechanical failure. The repair would require a complete mechanical investigation to identify what component failed and caused the airbags to deploy.

While attempting a 3-point turn on a steep slope (20-30 degrees), your RAV4 suddenly accelerated backward in reverse gear without warning, making it impossible to stop. The vehicle rolled down the slope, crossed a street, and only stopped after you shifted into Park and hit a curb on the other side — fortunately with no oncoming traffic. The incident damaged the rear passenger tire. Toyota will need to diagnose why the transmission or throttle control system caused this unexpected acceleration.

Your seat belt buckles in the front driver's seat and both rear passenger seats failed to latch securely while the vehicle was being driven. This caused a child's car seat in the rear to become loose, creating a safety hazard. Your dealer said a diagnostic test was needed but hasn't completed the repair yet. The fix will likely involve inspecting and repairing or replacing the seat belt latch mechanisms to ensure they engage properly.

While slowly pulling into a parking space at a car wash, your car unexpectedly accelerated and the brakes failed to stop it. The car continued accelerating with a grinding noise until you shifted to park and turned off the engine, causing it to hit a curb and support structures. The body shop found that your front suspension had failed, and you're concerned about this happening again since you've read reports of similar repeated incidents on the internet.

Your car shut off multiple times while parked and while driving after rain, displaying a "Engine Off, Steering Power Low, Do Not Drive" warning message. The steering and engine both lost power suddenly with no warning codes stored in the system, leaving you stranded on the road. The Toyota dealer was unable to replicate the problem or find any diagnostic codes, making it difficult to identify the underlying electrical or engine issue causing the power loss.

Your car was involved in a crash after another vehicle forced you into traffic. Before the collision, you noticed tire pressure and traction control warning lights turning on and off. Most concerning, after the crash, your dashboard only displayed an airbag system malfunction message instead of the expected safety system responses. This suggests your airbag and forward collision warning systems may not have functioned properly during the incident.

Your airbag did not deploy during a crash, but the airbag cover popped open from the steering wheel and powder was visible inside. The dealership told you this indicates an airbag failure, though there are no recalls available for your vehicle. Your car is currently at a wrecker's yard, and it's unclear what inspections have been completed. Fixing this will likely require replacing the airbag module and steering wheel airbag assembly.

Your RAV4's forward collision avoidance system has repeatedly triggered false alerts with a red warning and loud buzzer 3-4 times over the past year with no actual collision threat. Your dealership found an electrical fault code (C14FE14) indicating a steering angle sensor voltage problem, but said they cannot repair it without reproducing the issue. You're concerned that this electrical fault could cause the brakes or steering to malfunction unexpectedly at highway speeds. The repair will likely involve diagnosing and replacing the faulty steering angle sensor or its wiring harness.

Your car may be taking in water through the air intake during rainy driving conditions, especially at highway speeds. This water reaches the mass air flow sensor, which incorrectly senses it as extra air and commands the engine to run too lean (too little fuel). You may experience engine stalling, along with warning messages for low steering power and engine problems, along with check engine and battery warning lights. The fix would likely involve inspecting and redesigning the air intake inlet to prevent water from entering the engine's fuel and air management system.

Your panoramic sunroof suddenly shattered with a loud noise while your car was stationary, with no apparent impact or collision. The dealer suggested something may have contacted the roof, but you believe this is a manufacturing defect. Repairs will likely involve complete sunroof replacement or structural assessment.

Your car's electric power steering system is displaying a low power warning while you're driving, and this warning has appeared multiple times over several days. This means your power steering may not be working at full strength, making the steering feel heavier than normal. You should have a dealer diagnose the power steering system to identify whether it's a fluid level issue, a pump problem, or an electrical fault.

Your rear liftgate hinge appears to be bent, which may affect how the liftgate opens and closes. The cause isn't clear, but the hinge itself may be defective. The repair will likely involve replacing the bent hinge with a new one.

Your steering wheel covering is peeling and flaking off after just 3 years of use. Additionally, your USB port is unreliable — it randomly stops working or doesn't charge devices properly even when you plug in a cord. The steering wheel covering will likely need to be replaced, and the USB port may need repair or replacement.

Your car's forward collision warning system activated briefly while you were driving in heavy rain on wet roads, even though there were no vehicles nearby. The warning turned off after a few seconds. Your Toyota dealer explained that rain likely blocked the sensor temporarily, causing a false alert.