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Buying a used 2023 Toyota RAV4? Check these 3 recalls first
Three medium-severity recalls, none carrying stop-driving or park-outside warnings: faulty valve stems on accessory wheels, an instrument panel that may not display speed or warnings, and a rearview camera that can freeze. The valve-stem item only applies if the car wears Toyota accessory wheels. Owners have filed 153 unverified complaints with NHTSA, spread across electrical and 'unknown or other' with a noticeable steering cluster of 26; 18 of the reports mention a crash and 14 an injury.
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.
- Check whether the wheels are factory or Toyota accessory wheels, and whether the valve-stem recall applies
- Verify the speedometer and warning lights display normally from the moment you start the car
- Note any pull, wander, or uneven steering assist during the test drive
- 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 2023 Toyota RAV4
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 accessory wheels have faulty valve stems | Tires | medium |
| Toyota and Lexus dashboard may not show speed or warnings | Electrical System | medium |
| Toyota, Lexus and Subaru rearview camera may freeze | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
153 complaints filed for this model year, including 18 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 14 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 | 41 | Yes |
| Steering | 26 | None found |
| Engine | 24 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 18 | None found |
| Brakes | 17 | None found |
| Power Train | 11 | None found |