Explore commonly reported problems with Toyota vehicles and recalls reported to NHTSA. See if your Toyota may qualify under California Lemon Law — get a free review.

Founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda, Toyota has become the world's largest automaker by production volume.
While Toyota generally has a strong reputation for reliability, certain models have experienced significant issues that qualify for lemon law protection.
Toyota vehicles appear in California lemon law cases involving consumer-reported, recurring mechanical issues and alleged manufacturing defects that may impact vehicle safety, value, and usability. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies depends on its specific repair history.
We track 434 NHTSA recalls and 10,991 consumer complaints across 30 Toyota models with reported data. The table below shows the Toyota model years with the most consumer complaints on file — select a vehicle for its full recall and complaint history, or jump straight to a free case review. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any individual vehicle is defective.
| Vehicle | Recalls | Complaints | Top reported issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 8 | 888 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 6 | 636 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | 5 | 474 | — | Check my case → |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander | 3 | 466 | — | Check my case → |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 13 | 415 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 395 | Air Bags | Check my case → |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | 7 | 390 | — | Check my case → |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 13 | 367 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | 6 | 302 | — | Check my case → |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 10 | 301 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Toyota Highlander | 5 | 299 | — | Check my case → |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 3 | 270 | — | Check my case → |
| 2025 Toyota Sienna | 5 | 254 | — | Check my case → |
| 2022 Toyota Highlander | 6 | 221 | Power Train | Check my case → |
| 2019 Toyota Tacoma | 4 | 209 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Check my case → |
| 2019 Toyota Corolla | 6 | 200 | Power Train | Check my case → |
| 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander | 4 | 199 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Toyota Venza | 2 | 186 | — | Check my case → |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | 1 | 181 | — | Check my case → |
| 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross | 7 | 174 | — | Check my case → |
Recall data last updated: June 21, 2026
434 recalls and 10,991 consumer complaints have been reported to NHTSA for Toyota vehicles from model years 2019–2026 across 30 Toyota models we track. The Toyota Tundra, Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4 appear most frequently in these NHTSA records. The most commonly reported problem areas include power train, engine, electrical system. These are recalls and consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA — unverified allegations that do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective. Whether a specific Toyota qualifies under California lemon law depends on its own repair history.
Complaint · Visibility/Wiper · 2026
Complaint · Engine · 2026
Complaint · Structure · 2026
Complaint · Power Train · 2026
Complaint · 2026
Complaint · Structure · 2026
Complaint · Steering · 2026
Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).
Complaint · Hybrid Propulsion System · 2026
Complaint · Hybrid Propulsion System · 2026
Complaint · Vehicle Speed Control · 2026
Complaint · Air Bags · 2026
Complaint · Visibility/Wiper · 2026
Yes. The Toyota Tundra is among the most frequently reported Toyota models in NHTSA records for model years 2019–2026, covering both manufacturer recalls and consumer-reported complaints. These are unverified allegations and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective. If your Toyota Tundra has had repeated repairs for the same problem, it may qualify under California lemon law — we offer a free, no-obligation review.
Based on records reported to NHTSA, the Toyota models that appear most often are: Toyota Tundra, Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna. Complaints are consumer-reported allegations filed with NHTSA and are not proof that any defect exists. Whether any individual vehicle qualifies under California lemon law depends on its own repair history.
The most commonly reported problem areas for Toyota vehicles in NHTSA records involve: power train, engine, electrical system, structure, service brakes. These reflect recalls and consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA and are unverified for any individual vehicle. A Toyota may qualify under California lemon law if a substantial warranty-covered defect is not repaired after a reasonable number of attempts.
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Disclaimer: Recalls and complaints shown on this page are reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are consumer-reported allegations that are unverified and do not establish that any specific vehicle is defective. They are provided for informational purposes only. Whether a vehicle may qualify under California Lemon Law depends on its individual repair history. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This page is attorney advertising and not legal advice.
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Lemon law protection available for all model years
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Lemon law protection available for all model years
Lemon law protection available for all model years
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