2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
24
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
The 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV has received a total of 24 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (5 complaints), Unknown Or Other (5 complaints), and Structurebody (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
24 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAD A GRINDING NOISE IN THE FRONT BRAKES AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF TIMES FINALLY THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES AND TURN THE ROTORS THAT WAS ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS AGO THAT NOISE STARTED AND THEY REPLACE THEM ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND NOW THEY'RE MAKING NOISE AGAIN I DON'T KNOW THERE'S A PROBLEM OR A DEFECT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHROME TRIM ON THE DASHBOARD SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIEW OF THE FRONT SIDE MIRRORS WERE OBSTRUCTED BY A SHINY GLARE THAT CREATED A BLINDING EFFECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LACK OF VISIBILITY BECAME MORE PROMINENT AND PERSISTENT IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WHEN THE SUN WAS PRESENT. STEVINSON TOYOTA WEST (780 DENVER WEST COLORADO MILLS BLVD, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80401, (720) 259-2544) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY REPAIR SHOP. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BY APPLYING A FABRIC MASKING TAPE TO THE CHROME TRIM OF THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36.
I FILLED MY CAR WITH FULL TANK I AM ONLY RUNNING MY CAR JUST GAVE ME 248 MILES THE FUEL TANK LIGHT WAS FLASHED .AND THE CAR SUPPOSED TO GO FOR 339 OR 349 MILES WITH FULL TANK I WANT TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI FROM TAMPA I WAS SUPPOSED TO STOP TO FULL IT AGAIN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN TOYOTA OF NAPLES (13315 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34110 (888) 722-4942) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE WINDOWS TINTED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE TINT, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 11/02/17*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN TOYOTA OF NAPLES (13315 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, NAPLES, FL 34110 (888) 722-4942) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE CONTACT HAVE THE WINDOWS TINTED. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE TINT, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 11/02/17*LJ *TR
Safety Rating for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
T-SB-0024-20 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0003-19. ?The Introduction and Software Update Information sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0003-19 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.11.13), Entune? Audio...
G0X_Dealer Packa — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dealer Package: This Limited Service Campaign has expired as of November 30, 2019. In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference with an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control...
G0X_Technical In — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instructions: This Limited Service Campaign has expired as of November 30, 2019. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN G0X POWER REAR HATCH MUTIPLEX ECU CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR RAV4 & RAV4 HYBRID
T-SB-0003-19 — EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17. ? The Introduction and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.11.13), Entune?...
T-SB-0234-17_Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 21, 2018 Rev1: ? The Introduction and Software Update sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0019-16. ? The Software Update section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0019-16...
G0X Dealer Packa — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
G0X TI 121516 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Technical Instructions: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
G0X TI 121516 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instructions: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
T-SB-0059-16 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR RAV4 AND RAV4 HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER BACK DOOR (PBD) IS INOPERATIVE IN THE OPENING AND CLOSING DIRECTIONS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2220 PRESENT, OR INOPERATIVE IN THE CLOSING DIRECTION ONLY WITH DTCS B2226 AND B2227 PRESENT. FOLLOW...
T-TT-0385-16 — EQUIPMENT
"TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. CLICK ON THE TIS TAB, DIAGNOSTICS TAB, TELEMATICS TAB, AND THE DOCUMENT IS NOW LOCATED UNDER THE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS SECTIONS. THIS CHANGE HAS OCCURRED TO HELP SPEED...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 TOYOTA RAV4 HV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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