2021 Toyota RAV4 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 375 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 overview page.
What owners report
“We were on a drive back from Nashville like normal. My mom had picked me up from work at around 07:15. The car started making…”NHTSA complaint 11523298 — filed 05/22/2023
“I have a 2021 Rav4 gas LE. I bought it new in May 2021 and have 38,000 miles on it. I was casually driving the…”NHTSA complaint 11518522 — filed 04/23/2023
“-Rear passenger door lock actuator fails -Safety risk of door not automatically locking when driving -Problem has been reproduced because it has occurred more than…”NHTSA complaint 11502993 — filed 01/21/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Toyota RAV4: 44 of 375 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have in total?
375 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 49 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
