2015 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated July 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 5 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734 ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734, 2013-2015 RAV4 Torque-Converter Flex Lock-up Shudder - T-SB-0023-15 Rev2, 2013-2023 RAV4 Non-Electric Water-Pump Leak Inspection - T-SB-0103-20 Rev1. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has 5 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota RAV4 issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Certain 2013-2018 RAV4 12V Battery Hold-Down Fire Risk - Recall 23V-734, typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA Recall 23V-734 / Toyota 23TA13 covers approximately 1.854 million certain 2013-2018 RAV4s produced from late November 2012 to mid-November 2018. Some SAE Group 35 replacement batteries of the size Toyota specifies have smaller top dimensions than others. If one of these sma… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota T-SB-0023-15 Rev2 applies to certain 2013-2015 RAV4s with the 2AR-FE engine produced before plant-, drivetrain- and VIN-specific changes. The documented condition is a brief intermittent shudder under light load at approximately 25-50 mph, most noticeable before an upshift… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0103-20 Rev1 provides inspection guidance for non-electric water pumps on a wider RAV4 population that includes these years. It is a diagnostic bulletin, not evidence of a common failure interval. Toyota distinguishes dry coolant residue from an active wet leak: a sma… Severity: medium.
Toyota Customer Support Program ZKG covered certain 2008-2017 RAV4 vehicles with original factory Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) paint when adhesion degradation caused peeling on qualifying exterior metal body panels. Toyota described sunlight degrading adhesion betwee… Severity: low.
Plaintiffs in the pending Mixon action allege that power door-lock actuators in several Toyota models, including fourth- and fifth-generation RAV4 vehicles, can stop locking or unlocking through the remote fob or interior switch. In March 2026, the federal court denied Toyota's p… Severity: low.
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