2015 Toyota RAV4: Moonroof leaks
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 RAV4 report: moonroof leaks. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 23,700 miles.
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2015 RAV4 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11655813 (filed 04/21/2025): “When it rains, water leaks in the interior of the car where the windshield meets the roof of the car. it leaks at the both visor attachments, the light in the middle, and along the sides of where the windshield is attached. i understand there is a recall for o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11539703 (filed 08/21/2023): “While driving on highway 394 in minneapolis on august 19, 2023, my sunroof exploded. it was approximately 4:55 p.m., and i was driving between 60 and 70 miles per hour. it was around 90 degrees outside at the time. the highway was busy. as i was driving in the…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: cleaned drainage tubes (2 reports) replace sunroof (1 reports) windows /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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