Toyota RAV4 Safety Ratings

NHTSA gives the 2024 Toyota RAV4 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.

Latest model year (2026):

NHTSA rates the Toyota RAV4 at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.

VerifiedNHTSA Safety Ratings · Verified August 9, 2026

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Toyota RAV4 Safety — All Years

Year	Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Recalls	Complaints
2024Config 1 of 2	2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	165
2024Config 2 of 2	2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	165
2023Config 1 of 2	2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	145
2023Config 2 of 2	2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	145
2022Config 1 of 2	2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	1	135
2022Config 2 of 2	2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	1	135
2021Config 1 of 2	2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	1	380
2021Config 2 of 2	2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	1	380
2018	2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	330
2017	2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD	5 ★	4 ★	5 ★	4 ★	3	303

Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.

Toyota RAV4 data analysis

NHTSA overall: 5 stars

5 stars overall for the 2024 Toyota RAV4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Treat five stars as the entry fee. 32 of 164 rated models fall short of it; the useful comparison is between the 10 tested configurations of this model, not against the cohort. Sub-scores: 4 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover. The frontal result is the weak one — that is the crash type that kills most occupants. Rollover probability: 15.5%. Stability control does most of the work keeping that figure down.

Recalls, complaints and equipment

3 recalls, 165 owner complaints and 0 open investigations on the 2024 car. That is a quiet record by NHTSA standards. Recalls are free to have done regardless of ownership history — verify by VIN rather than trusting a seller. Driver assistance on record: stability control, forward collision warning, lane departure warning. Availability means it was fitted or offered that year, not that every car has it — check the specific trim.

How to read this rating

10 tested configurations across 2017–2024. NHTSA tests a specific body style and drivetrain, then applies the score to the range. A different cab, wheelbase or drive layout may not have been crashed at all. Sources for these 10 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 6 model years.

How Toyota RAV4 NHTSA rollover risk varies

Across 10 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2024 Toyota RAV4, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.2% to 0.2%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2024 Toyota RAV4 (2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD) at 0.2%, and the weakest to the 2017 car (2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD) at 0.2% — a spread of 8%. The narrow spread means any year of the Toyota RAV4 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2024

Average NHTSA rollover risk for the 2024 Toyota RAV4 is 0.2%, against 0.2% for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

Configurations behind these Toyota RAV4 numbers

The 2017 through 2024 Toyota RAV4 entries here cover variants including 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD, 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD, 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD, 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD, 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD, 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD, 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD and 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Frequently Asked Questions About RAV4 Safety

Is the Toyota RAV4 a safe car?

NHTSA gives the Toyota RAV4 an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.

What is the rollover rating of the Toyota RAV4?

The Toyota RAV4 scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 15.5%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.

Does the Toyota RAV4 have driver assistance features?

NHTSA records the tested Toyota RAV4 as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.