Name: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Brand: Toyota

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"Toyota recall on battery connections."

Anonymous A., MD (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"Factory Recall performed to replace DC to DC converter"

Anonymous, CO (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"rear hatch would occasionally get stuck closed"

Anonymous A., MA (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"Wipers dont always park correctly, auto feature doesnt always work, cant stop wipers. Intermittent issue. Dealer charged $200 to look at this and quoted $800 to replace wiper motor. I felt should be addressed as defect. Did not proceed."

Anonymous, OR (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"Rough engine.(I traced to bad spark plug)"

Anonymous A., (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

EV Charging

What Owners Say

Charging port problem

"2 weeks ago, won't charge"

Anonymous, NB (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Other electric/hybrid charging problem

"Recall indicated that there could be serious problems when recharging when temperatures were below 41 degrees F. Had to wait 4-5 months to bring it in for resolve. Did not charge the battery during much of that period due to our climate in CT. Wrote to Toyota to complain that I was losing battery miles but they offered no response or reimbursement."

Anonymous, CT (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"We received a notification of a recall for the RAV4 to not charge if it is colder than 41 deg F or there is risk of fire. We received notice of the recall dated July 12,2023 but no remedy yet. Cannot charge if it is cold."

Anonymous, AL (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Problem charging in cold/bad weather

"Warning issued. Told not to do it."

Anonymous A., DC (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"When plugged in, our iPhones would not trigger CarPlay. It took two attempts for Toyota to fix this problem."

Anonymous A., QC (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Display screen freezes up

"The display freezes a lot when using Apple Car play. It's really annoying."

Anonymous, TX (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Hardware replacement

"Entire Infotainment failed, but since a lot of the programming for the car was a part of it, it meant a lot of other things didn't work. It was replaced for free but took over a month to get"

Anonymous, NJ (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Premature brake wear

"Noise coming from hard steering"

Anonymous, MA (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Rotors

"The front rotors rusted such that the pads were only contacting about half of the full surface area. The dealer replaced the rotors for free."

Anonymous, TN (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

Keyless entry

"Happened 2 times- did not use car for 2+ weeks. Left it in closed garage plugged in. Went to use it and the doors would not unlock. Had to take key out of the fob and unlock door. I pushed brake pedal and pushed start button and car did not start. Jumped it with battery thingy. The second time I noticed the msg said push brake pedal and put key near start button. I thought that didnt make sense but did it anyway. Ill be darned, car started. Now Im wondering if I missed the message the first time about putting fob near start button."

Anonymous A., FL (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

What Owners Say

Other emissions/fuel system problem

"A hose has a leak on it that has to do with the emissions system that has been on order since 3/27/24. I have checked on when the part will arrive multiple times but no information on when it will arrive."

Anonymous, AL (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

Blower (fan) motor

"Heater stopped working. I took it to the dealership and they fixed it under the warranty. They said one of the "servo motors" was bad and needed to be replaced."

Anonymous, TX (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Electric Motor

What Owners Say

Electric drive motor malfunction (didn't need replacement)

"Cold weather, electric motor stopped working, display stated car would shut down in 200 meters, must take to dealer. In the end it was a software problem"

Anonymous, BC (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Noises And Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"Intermittent rattle in the dash; jingling sound at gear shift. Toyota couldn't resolve them"

Anonymous, CA (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

What Owners Say

Fuel door or charge port door

"The charge port door hinge became very loose and the charge port and hinge had to be replaced. It was a warranty repair."

Anonymous A., WA (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Steering And Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

"Problem was the tires. Dealer took tires off rims, turned them around and remounted. Vehicle was repeatedly at dealership for alignment issues due to the tires."

Anonymous, PA (2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Toyota RAV4 Prime

Reliability

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

Exhaust

What Owners Say

EV Charging

What Owners Say

In-car Electronics

What Owners Say

Brakes

What Owners Say

Electrical Accessories

What Owners Say

Fuel System/Emissions

What Owners Say

Climate System

What Owners Say

Electric Motor

What Owners Say

Noises And Leaks

What Owners Say

Body Hardware

What Owners Say

Steering And Suspension

What Owners Say

Drive System

Engine Major

Engine Electrical

Transmission Major

EV Battery

Engine Minor

Paint And Trim

Engine Cooling

Transmission Minor

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