2025 Toyota RAV4: Oil leak noticed on the undercarriage
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2025 RAV4 report: oil leak noticed on the undercarriage. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 900 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2025 RAV4 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11762637 (filed 09/07/2026): “On august 25, 2026 when i went to turn my vehicle on in the morning, and i started to drive the vehicle alert the lta malfunction visit your dealer on the dash. call dealer and scheduled service for the next day august 26, 2026. in the morning i went to go sta…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761382 (filed 09/01/2026): “Driving my one owner 2025 rav 4 hybrid- pulling into a parking spot while gently pressing on the brake to slow car. car was slowing then suddenly accelerated while brake pedal still being pressed, lunged forward and hit a wall in front of the parking space. …”
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: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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