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2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
15
owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire
24–32
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2018 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.

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,463 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the messages "Pre-Collision", "Braking Power Low", and "AWD System Malfunction" were displayed. The cau”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 12, 2025 · Forward collision avoidance

“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while receiving an oil change by a certified mechanic, the contact was informed that there was no coolant in the coolant reservoir.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 (RAV4 AWD, RAV4 Hybrid AWD, RAV4 LE/XLE, RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined24–32 mpg
City / Highway22–34 / 28–30
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engine4 cyl, 2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (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.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid017
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid114
2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid015
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid322
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid513
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid122
2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid25
2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid18
2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid21
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid25
2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid123

Checking a specific 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

How do I know if my 2018 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.

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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.