AI Damage2014 Toyota RAV4 EV: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 30% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (30% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Sometimes when I step on the gas it does not respond and I have to lift my foot off of the pedal and press the gas pedal again. This is an ongoing problem.
Starting around 24,500 miles, toyota rav4 ev 2014 started to make a loud noise with acceleration. This noise was diagnosed by the authorized toyota dealer as an issue with the drive motor made by tesla, but I was told that at that time the noise is "not loud enough" to get anything done by toyota/tesla.
Was driving in city at about 30 mph , car stopped having propulsion, stopped with a shudder and warnings lights pop up. "check ev system" was able to reset the computer by powering off/on for 3 cycles to make it over to the curb. Called tow to transport to the dealer.
I was driving on the freeway going about 65mph in the hov lane when the accelerator pedal stopped working and a warning light came on the dashboard. I was not able to get over to the shoulder due to not having power and all of the cars on the freeway.
While backing to my driveway, car lost power and stopped. After turning it off and back on, power restored. There was a message on dashboard: "check ev system have your vehicle checked by a dealership immediately" which later (after few off/on cycles) disappeared.
Prior to the incident, while charging at the same public schneider charging station, on many occasions, I noticed an electrical burning smell and heat.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,921 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the RAV4 EV has 7 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (20%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%), smoke, burning smell, fire (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2014 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.