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Toyota RAV4 2022 in Ghana

What US owners report going wrong with the Toyota RAV4 2022, its safety recalls and crash stars, what fuel costs you a month in cedis, whether it can still be imported, and what it sells for in Ghana.

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Photos of the same model and year, not of the car you are buying. Ask the seller for photos of that car, with the VIN and the odometer in shot.

At a glance

US safety recalls 1 includes air bags
Owner complaints 150 14 crashes, 0 fires reported
Crash rating ★★★★★ US government, out of 5
Fuel a month GH₵1,610 40 km a day
Import into Ghana Allowed about 4 years old

Can it come into Ghana?

A 2022 car is about 4 years old, under the 15-year limit. It can be imported until about 2036.

Every used vehicle needs a pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Conformity from a GSA-approved body in the country it ships from.
Not allowed at all: flood- or fire-damaged cars, cars with chassis damage, and cars assembled from parts, according to published guides to the rules.
Import duty: 10% of the customs value for a petrol, 1,001 to 3,000 cc car (GRA's vehicle duty table). VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the ECOWAS, AU, EXIM and special import levies come on top, plus an age penalty on older cars.
The customs value is GRA's own figure (the car's price when new, minus up to 50% for age, plus freight and insurance), not what you paid. Only the ICUMS assessment gives the final amount, so never pay a "clearing agent" a figure you cannot see on the official assessment.
Buying a car already in Ghana? Ask the DVLA to confirm through ICUMS that duty was paid before you pay.

Age is worked out from the model year; the rule uses the date of manufacture, which can be a few months earlier. Source: GSA public notice of 14 August 2026, as reported by Citi Newsroom.

Safety recalls

Faults the maker agreed to fix for free in the US. A car shipped to Ghana usually never got the repair, so these are worth asking about.

Air bags 22V519000 · 21/07/2022

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Recalls for this model and year. Not every car of the model is affected: check the exact car with its VIN.

What owners say goes wrong

Problems real owners reported to the US government (NHTSA). A high count on a popular car is normal; look at which part comes up most.

Electrical system41
Engine28
Steering20
Structure19
Power train11
Forward collision avoidance11

150 complaints · 14 crashes · 0 fires · 12 injuries · 2 deaths reported

In owners' own words

"Re: Formal complaint — dealer billed for unperformed work, uncompleted Special Service Campaign 26TC03, $6,000 transmission quote with zero diagnostic codes, lifetime powertrain warranty not honored On RAV4 stalled while I was driving. I brought it to the above dealer. The service advisor told me a sensor was replaced. It was not: the mass air flow sensor in the vehicle is dust-covered with inspection paint marks an…"
Electrical system · filed 10/31/2026

"The high-voltage rear traction motor cable floor wire harness on my 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has experienced severe corrosion, which has severely degraded the high-voltage electrical shielding. This defect has created immediate electromagnetic interference (EMI), causing violent, deafening static noise on the AM radio ONLY when the vehicle is in motion (accelerating/driving). Toyota National Headquarters is well awar…"
Electrical system · filed 10/12/2026

"The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the infotainment system continuously rebooted at startup and while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was brief and intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test; however, the error message "System Access Denied" was retrieved. The dealer determined that the infotainment syst…"
Electrical system · filed 10/07/2026

Crash test ratings

2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD · US government 5-star ratings

Overall	★★★★★
Front crash	★★★★☆
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★☆ 16% risk in a single-vehicle crash

Front crash test · NHTSA
Side crash test · NHTSA
Side pole test · NHTSA

What it costs to run in Ghana

US EPA fuel figures for the Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI, at this window's Ghana pump price.

Fuel at 40 km a day

GH₵1,610 a month

Town driving8.7 L/100 km
Mixed driving7.8 L/100 km
Litres a month104
Petrol price (1 Nov 2026)GH₵15.39/L

Uses the NPA price floor; pump prices are at or a little above it. Accra traffic and air conditioning use more than the US test, so treat this as the least you will spend.

What a Toyota RAV4 2022 sells for in Ghana

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Found a Toyota RAV4 2022 to buy?

Check that exact car: the VIN shows whether the ad tells the truth, and which recalls apply to it.

Questions people ask

Does the Toyota RAV4 2022 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 US safety recall for the Toyota RAV4 2022, including an air bag recall. Cars imported to Ghana rarely had the free US repair done, so ask for proof or have a dealer check.

What are the common problems with the Toyota RAV4 2022?

Owners in the US most often report problems with: electrical system, engine, steering, structure (NHTSA owner complaints).

How much fuel does a Toyota RAV4 2022 use in Ghana?

About 8.7 litres per 100 km in town (US EPA figure). At 40 km a day that is about 104 litres a month, roughly GH₵1,610 at the 1 Nov 2026 petrol price.

Can a Toyota RAV4 2022 still be imported into Ghana?

Yes for now: Ghana bars used vehicles 15 years and older from 1 October 2026, so a 2022 car can be imported until about 2036. It needs a pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity.

Sources: US NHTSA and EPA public data, Ghana NPA fuel prices, Ghana Standards Authority import notice (14 August 2026). Figures are for US-market versions of this model.