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Buying a used 2018 Toyota RAV4? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2018 RAV4 has 3 recalls: a replacement battery that can short circuit, incorrect load capacity labels and an incorrect floor mat label. The battery issue stands out from the labeling corrections. NHTSA lists 331 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 129 electrical, 32 engine and 30 service brake complaints. The record includes 31 crashes, 32 fires and 18 injuries; the supplied information does not establish that the reported fires involved the recalled battery condition.
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.
- Verify battery recall completion and the installed battery's fit and securement.
- Confirm load capacity and floor mat label corrections.
- Ask about electrical faults, engine problems and brake repairs.
- 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 2018 Toyota RAV4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 Replacement Battery Can Short Circuit | Electrical System | critical |
| Toyota and Lexus vehicles carry incorrect load capacity labels | Equipment | low |
| Toyota Floor Mat Label May Be Wrong | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
331 complaints filed for this model year, including 31 mentioning a crash, 32 a fire and 18 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 129 | Yes |
| Engine | 32 | None found |
| Brakes | 30 | None found |
| Power Train | 26 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | None found |
| Speed Control | 20 | None found |