2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,927 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4 hybrid. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the chrome trim on the dashboard significantly reduced the driver's visibility on sev”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2018 · Structure
“I filled my car with full tank i am only running my car just gave me 248 miles the fuel tank light was flashed .and the car supposed to go for 339 or 349 miles with full tank i want to downtown miami”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 (RAV4 AWD, RAV4 Hybrid AWD, RAV4 LE/XLE, RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–34 / 28–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota RAV4 Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
How do I know if my 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.