What is a Carchieve vehicle history report?

A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

How fast will I get my report?

Reports are generated in under a minute. As soon as your VIN is checked against the recall, complaint, ratings and identity databases, your report and PDF are ready to view and download.

Can I buy more than one report?

Yes. A single report is $24.99. If you're comparing several cars, the 3- and 5-report bundles save you money per report and the extra credits stay in your account until you use them.

What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

Can I share the report with a seller or mechanic?

Yes. Every report includes a professionally formatted PDF you can download, print, or forward to a private seller, dealer, or mechanic to support your buying decision.

2018 Toyota Rav4 Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

The 2018 Toyota Rav4 has 3 open safety recalls and 324 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Rav4 had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 19V503000 · 28/06/2019

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."

RiskAn incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedySET 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.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Campaign 17V831000 · 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

RiskAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

RemedyToyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Campaign 23V734000 · 01/11/2023

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.

RiskA battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2018 Toyota Rav4 owners report most often to federal regulators:

Electrical System127

Unknown Or Other68

Engine32

Service Brakes30

Power Train26

Exterior Lighting22

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 have any recalls?

Yes. The 2018 Toyota Rav4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2018 Toyota Rav4 owners report?

Owners have filed 324 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota Rav4, most often about the electrical system, unknown or other, engine.

How do I check a specific Rav4's history?

Enter the 17-character VIN into Carchieve. You get the recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings shown here for that exact vehicle, plus full decoded specifications and a guided title and odometer check.

2018 Toyota Rav4: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Toyota Rav4 owners report?

How do I check a specific Rav4's history?

Check a specific 2018 Toyota Rav4

2018 Toyota Rav4: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

Safety recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

What owners complain about

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Toyota Rav4 have any recalls?

What problems do 2018 Toyota Rav4 owners report?

How do I check a specific Rav4's history?

Check a specific 2018 Toyota Rav4

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