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Buying a used 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? Check these 3 recalls first
This year carries a critical recall for engine cracks that can leak coolant, plus two high-severity items: hybrids that can lose braking assist and front suspension arms that may crack. The unverified complaint record lines up with that: of 22 reports filed with NHTSA, 11 concern fuel/propulsion and four service brakes, with three crashes and two injuries. Fuel system and gasoline categories follow. Cooling, brake feel and front suspension condition are the areas the record points at.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the engine coolant-leak recall repair was done, and check coolant level and for crust or residue near the block
- Ask whether braking assist has ever felt hard or long, and press the brake firmly at low speed
- Have the front lower control arms inspected for cracks, and check that recall against the VIN
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Toyota dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry and RAV4 engine cracks can leak coolant | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Toyota and Lexus hybrids can lose braking assist | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | high |
| Toyota RAV4 front suspension arms may crack | Suspension | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
22 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 14 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |
| Structure | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |