NHTSA Complaint #11589893 — 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11589893
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 30, 2024
Date Filed	May 21, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

A warning message came up that the HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTION contact dealer. This was confirmed by the dealer. According to the dealer and message boards at various web sites, the Hybrid System Malfunction is NOT uncommon. To fix the problem, a wire harness must be replaced with a replacement cost of $2000-$4000. When I asked what changes have been made to the replacement part to address the corrosion problem, the response was there might be a new coating but we do live in New Hampshire.

Related Complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4

Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Complaints

#11717435 — February 11, 2026 — This complaint is being filed as a follow-up to a previously submitted NHTSA complaint regarding door lock failures o...

#11716983 — February 10, 2026 — Driver door lock actuator. When using the vehicles remote key, the driver door does not lock and unlock with the rest...

#11716368 — February 7, 2026 — I am reporting a safety defect involving the front passenger door lock actuator on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid. T...

#11712564 — January 21, 2026 — ‘Voltage abnormality, power steering low’ error message has appeared three separate times. All while vehicle is idle ...

#11703844 — December 8, 2025 — While driving at highway speeds (approx. 65 MPH), the vehicle suffered a sudden and catastrophic loss of motive power...

Recent Complaints for the 2021 TOYOTA RAV4

#11718403 — SEATS — February 17, 2026 — Power seat adjuster failed making it impossible for drivers to adjust the seat for safe driving.

#11717435 — STRUCTURE:BODY — February 11, 2026 — This complaint is being filed as a follow-up to a previously submitted NHTSA complaint regarding door lock failures o...

#11716368 — STRUCTURE:BODY — February 7, 2026 — I am reporting a safety defect involving the front passenger door lock actuator on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid. T...

#11712564 — POWER TRAIN — January 21, 2026 — ‘Voltage abnormality, power steering low’ error message has appeared three separate times. All while vehicle is idle ...

#11712564 — STEERING — January 21, 2026 — ‘Voltage abnormality, power steering low’ error message has appeared three separate times. All while vehicle is idle ...