2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime problems

SEATS

un-commanded drivers seat movement

NHTSA complaint #11733328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES

I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my vehicle where the braking system did not respond as expected during an emergency. While traveling southbound on I-575 in Georgia, I experienced a sudden tire blowout. As I moved to the shoulder and applied the brakes firmly, the vehicle did not slow down as expected. Despite pressing the brake pedal continuously and with significant force, the vehicle continued traveling for approximately 1–2 miles before finally coming to a stop near Exit 11. This was a highly dangerous situation, as the brakes appeared to be ineffective during a critical moment. Fortunately, there was no crash or injury. After the incident, the vehicle was towed to a Toyota service center (Cherokee Toyota) where the damaged tire was repaired/replaced. I was informed that no other mechanical issues were found. However, I remain concerned that the braking system may have a defect or intermittent issue that was not detected during a standard inspection. Given the severity of the incident, I request a thorough investigation into the braking system performance under such conditions. A failure or significant delay in braking response presents a major safety risk.

NHTSA complaint #11729161 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The car was under warranty and experienced a transaxle failure while on a highway between Yuma, AZ and Tucson, AZ. The dealer who inspected and repaired the car determined the cause to be a flawed cooler replacement by a body shop in which transmission fluid was not properly replaced subsequent to a left front fender bender accident, which voided the warranty. (Fluids were dry on inspection; no leaks/issues identified at our residence or during "Toyota Care" X2 following the body shop repair.) The car worked flawlessly for one year after the body shop repair until the transaxle failed. Issue: There were no warning messages to indicate a problem with the fluid level until immediately before the catastrophic failure; we were able to get the car to the side of the road right before the wheels locked but had we not, a serious crash could have occurred. Toyota tells us there is no alert for fluids since they have designed the transaxle as a "closed system". However, conditions exist that could compromise this closed system so consumers (and service dealerships) should have a way to proactively identify a fluid level problem so it can be remedied to avoid potential safety hazards related to an abrupt failure.

NHTSA complaint #11728891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.

NHTSA complaint #11724902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the part needed to perform the recall repair was not yet developed. The contact stated that the vehicle remained with the dealer for four months. The contact was provided with several loaner vehicles, but no ETA was available for parts availability. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11720370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Affidavit (present first party experience) and Exhibits (proof of claim) In support of claim (complaint) For damages (harm, injury, tort) 1. My legal name is [XXX] . 2. I purchased a 2024 prius prime in tupelo, Mississippi on 09/02/2025. 3. I traded in a prius i had purchased in idaho falls, id in february 2024 for the new 2024 prius prime. 4. My prius trade in was financed with TOYOTA financial (TOYOTA motor corporation). 5. I purchased a new 2024 TOYOTA pruis prime from TOYOTA carlock in tupelo, ms with odometer statement of "10 miles". 6. The vehicle was on the showroom floor. 7. The vehicle had a dead battery, and the salesman said i could test drive another like kind vehicle instead. 8. The salesman claimed it was a "new" car. 9. My former residence prior to december 5, 2025 was [XXX] . 10. I notified TOYOTA financial (lender) about the car odometer fraud. 11.I notified carlock TOYOTA about the odometer fraud. 12. Neither TOYOTA financial nor the dealership offered any help after being notified of fraudulent contracts. 13. I reported them to the Mississippi bbb. don 14.I took my prius to the dealership for its scheduled maintenance several times in tupelo Mississippi. 15.I drove the vehicle for UBER for several months before travelling to Colorado for the holidays between november and december 2025. 16. I now reside at [XXX] since january 1, 2026. 17. The new 2024 prius prime broke down on rt. 83 in Colorado Springs in the middle of a winter storm. 18. I was trapped in the car for over 2 hours in freezing temperatures while waiting for my "prepaid roadside services". 19.I was able to receive a "loaner" from TOYOTA Colorado Springs just before they closed for the night. The loaner had a cracked windshield and came with a contract charging "$80 per day rental" 20. The dealership refused to deliver warranty services covered under the warranty and attempted to charge me . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11719372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Affidavit (present first party experience) and Exhibits (proof of claim) In support of claim (complaint) For damages (harm, injury, tort) 1. My legal name is [XXX] . 2. I purchased a 2024 prius prime in tupelo, Mississippi on 09/02/2025. 3. I traded in a prius i had purchased in idaho falls, id in february 2024 for the new 2024 prius prime. 4. My prius trade in was financed with TOYOTA financial (TOYOTA motor corporation). 5. I purchased a new 2024 TOYOTA pruis prime from TOYOTA carlock in tupelo, ms with odometer statement of "10 miles". 6. The vehicle was on the showroom floor. 7. The vehicle had a dead battery, and the salesman said i could test drive another like kind vehicle instead. 8. The salesman claimed it was a "new" car. 9. My former residence prior to december 5, 2025 was [XXX] . 10. I notified TOYOTA financial (lender) about the car odometer fraud. 11.I notified carlock TOYOTA about the odometer fraud. 12. Neither TOYOTA financial nor the dealership offered any help after being notified of fraudulent contracts. 13. I reported them to the Mississippi bbb. don 14.I took my prius to the dealership for its scheduled maintenance several times in tupelo Mississippi. 15.I drove the vehicle for UBER for several months before travelling to Colorado for the holidays between november and december 2025. 16. I now reside at [XXX] since january 1, 2026. 17. The new 2024 prius prime broke down on rt. 83 in Colorado Springs in the middle of a winter storm. 18. I was trapped in the car for over 2 hours in freezing temperatures while waiting for my "prepaid roadside services". 19.I was able to receive a "loaner" from TOYOTA Colorado Springs just before they closed for the night. The loaner had a cracked windshield and came with a contract charging "$80 per day rental" 20. The dealership refused to deliver warranty services covered under the warranty and attempted to charge me . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11719372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Affidavit (present first party experience) and Exhibits (proof of claim) In support of claim (complaint) For damages (harm, injury, tort) 1. My legal name is [XXX] . 2. I purchased a 2024 prius prime in tupelo, Mississippi on 09/02/2025. 3. I traded in a prius i had purchased in idaho falls, id in february 2024 for the new 2024 prius prime. 4. My prius trade in was financed with TOYOTA financial (TOYOTA motor corporation). 5. I purchased a new 2024 TOYOTA pruis prime from TOYOTA carlock in tupelo, ms with odometer statement of "10 miles". 6. The vehicle was on the showroom floor. 7. The vehicle had a dead battery, and the salesman said i could test drive another like kind vehicle instead. 8. The salesman claimed it was a "new" car. 9. My former residence prior to december 5, 2025 was [XXX] . 10. I notified TOYOTA financial (lender) about the car odometer fraud. 11.I notified carlock TOYOTA about the odometer fraud. 12. Neither TOYOTA financial nor the dealership offered any help after being notified of fraudulent contracts. 13. I reported them to the Mississippi bbb. don 14.I took my prius to the dealership for its scheduled maintenance several times in tupelo Mississippi. 15.I drove the vehicle for UBER for several months before travelling to Colorado for the holidays between november and december 2025. 16. I now reside at [XXX] since january 1, 2026. 17. The new 2024 prius prime broke down on rt. 83 in Colorado Springs in the middle of a winter storm. 18. I was trapped in the car for over 2 hours in freezing temperatures while waiting for my "prepaid roadside services". 19.I was able to receive a "loaner" from TOYOTA Colorado Springs just before they closed for the night. The loaner had a cracked windshield and came with a contract charging "$80 per day rental" 20. The dealership refused to deliver warranty services covered under the warranty and attempted to charge me . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11719372 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that while turning off the vehicle, the check engine warning light and the malfunction warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that rusted wiring cable had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the part needed to be ordered to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

NHTSA complaint #11716977 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated that recently the front display screen and instrument cluster became inoperable. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the instrument cluster was intermittently failing. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System). The contact advised the dealer of the recall, but was informed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

NHTSA complaint #11714133 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable, preventing the contact from seeing the speed, fuel, safety features, or warning lights. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11713978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Road debris damaged AC condenser that cools batteries of RAV4 Prime. A quick google search yields many other cases over multiple model years highlighting a design failure on the part of Toyota. Not only is the repair costly, if not quickly remedied could lead to damaged hybrid batteries and possibly even fire.

NHTSA complaint #11709171 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

VISIBILITY/WIPER

the back glass spontaneously shattered

NHTSA complaint #11708205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES

I was driving on a busy road at rush-hour. I was behind a school bus at a light. I stopped the car the way I always do but the car kept inching up very very slowly. I could not stop the car. It just kept moving until I hit the back of the bus!!! there was no damage to the bus, but my vehicle has a lot of damage on it. It was almost new 2024 RAV4 prime!!! I have since read that there have been a lot of recalls on this vehicle for brake problems. I could not drive the car and had to have it towed to the dealership Of course they say they know nothing of anything like this and were very uncooperative. I have been leasing the car with the agreement to buy it outright at the end of the term and now I am afraid of this car! I am a senior citizen, and I drive my grandchildren all over.. please help!!

NHTSA complaint #11703466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electronic dashboard with speedometer, and information regarding mechanical functions and fuel has gone blank. This recall has been issued however, Toyota does not yet have a fix. They are estimating sometime in December, however no specific date for a fix. I have followed up with the Toyota dealer who stated that I should file a complaint regarding the delay in a fix.

NHTSA complaint #11700264 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

Hazard (fishtailing risk): In rain with LTA ON, small but critical driver steering corrections near center are overridden by EPS/LTA, which apply centering torque into steering dual compliance creating a real steering wheel deadband canceling the driver’s turning of the wheel across the deadband; then the steered wheels snap abruptly to the steering wheel position. The significantly delayed response and snap overcorrection, caused cause fishtailing (causing a miss with a car, then a semi), just like the car suddenly had loose ball joints. Conditions: ~40–50 mph, intermittent heavy rain, wipers high, spray, occasional false lane detections. Dealer response: Acknowledged the general behaviour. Refused diagnostics; advised turning LTA OFF or lowering sensitivity. Reference: Technical appendix in Toyota.txt (mechanism, thresholds, dual‑compliance explanation, SAE 2019‑01‑1516). SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1516 (Fu et al., "Control Strategy to Reduce Torque Oscillation of the Electric Power Steering System") Observer credentials: Retired 39-year integrated circuit design engineer; 23 US patents (~8 involving nonlinear feedback/deadband control).

NHTSA complaint #11700388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

Hazard (fishtailing risk): In rain with LTA ON, small but critical driver steering corrections near center are overridden by EPS/LTA, which apply centering torque into steering dual compliance creating a real steering wheel deadband canceling the driver’s turning of the wheel across the deadband; then the steered wheels snap abruptly to the steering wheel position. The significantly delayed response and snap overcorrection, caused cause fishtailing (causing a miss with a car, then a semi), just like the car suddenly had loose ball joints. Conditions: ~40–50 mph, intermittent heavy rain, wipers high, spray, occasional false lane detections. Dealer response: Acknowledged the general behaviour. Refused diagnostics; advised turning LTA OFF or lowering sensitivity. Reference: Technical appendix in Toyota.txt (mechanism, thresholds, dual‑compliance explanation, SAE 2019‑01‑1516). SAE Technical Paper 2019-01-1516 (Fu et al., "Control Strategy to Reduce Torque Oscillation of the Electric Power Steering System") Observer credentials: Retired 39-year integrated circuit design engineer; 23 US patents (~8 involving nonlinear feedback/deadband control).

NHTSA complaint #11700388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

TIRES

My girlfriend's father was driving at normal driving speed on the highway when the tire blew out for no reason. There are multiple blown out sections of the tire on both the internal and external sides of the tire that would appear to be a structural failure. This was definitely not a puncture due to the failures completely around the entire circumference on both sides of the tire. The tire was inflated as per spec. This caused vehicle instability and was a dangerous situation so he had to quickly pull to the side of the highway. The tire is available for inspection. I have not yet taken the car or tire to the shop for inspection. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the blowout. The tire size is: 235 / 55 R 19 101V

NHTSA complaint #11645645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.