Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V865000 OCS Sensors May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 17 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has an above-average reliability rating, with recalls mainly for airbag sensors. Owner complaints focus on airbags but remain relatively low overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$2,500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| service brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake fluid replacement
- tire rotation and balance
- cabin air filter replacement
- engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- airbag warning lights
- unusual electrical issues
- brake pedal feel changes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.