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The 2017 Toyota RAV4 is a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle covered by 5 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 307 owner complaints and 3 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 33 report a crash and 24 report a fire; 22 complaints report injuries totalling 28 injured people, and 2 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Electrical System, named in 108 complaints (35.2% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★☆ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★☆ |
NHTSA also rated other 2017 Toyota RAV4 variants: 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD — 5★ overall. The table above shows the most completely rated variant.
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) that include the 2017 Toyota RAV4. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 19V503000 — Equipment:other:labels 28/06/2019
Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
Campaign 17V295000 — Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire 02/05/2017
Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Consequence: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Campaign 23V734000 — Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 01/11/2023
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Owner Complaints (307)
Owners have filed 307 complaints about the 2017 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 108 | 35.2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 62 | 20.2% |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 12.4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 10.4% |
| Engine | 31 | 10.1% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 6.5% |
| Structure | 19 | 6.2% |
| Power Train | 16 | 5.2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 4.2% |
| Steering | 12 | 3.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 3.9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 3.3% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Electrical System, 108 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2024 with 47 filings. Owners filed 307 complaints in total across 11 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 33 and those involving a fire number 24; 22 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2017 Toyota RAV4 as a small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicle and published ratings for 5 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 24–32 MPG; the median configuration returns 23 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25.5 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24.5 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
Showing the 3 most common configuration groups of 5 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 307 complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Electrical System with 108 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2017 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) covering the 2017 Toyota RAV4 in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 19V503000 for Equipment:other:labels.
What is the 2017 Toyota RAV4's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 4 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 get?
The EPA rated 5 configurations of the 2017 Toyota RAV4. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 32 MPG, with a median of 25 MPG (median city 23, median highway 29).