Toyota
RAV4
Toyota RAV4: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Toyota RAV4 – Sixth generation2025–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XA60 |
| Production | December 2025 – present |
| Model years | 2026–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-K |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L M20C-FKS I4 (China, Wildlander) 2.0 L M20D-FKS I4 (China) Petrol hybrid 2.0 L M20F-FXS I4 (China, Wildlander) 2.0 L M20G-FXS I4 (China) 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (AXAN64) Petrol plug-in hybrid 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 (AXAP64) |
| Transmissions | e-CVT |
| Drivetrain | Power-split hybrid (e-Four AWD optional/standard per grade) Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | Petrol hybrid 1.6 kWh Li-ion Petrol plug-in hybrid 22.7 kWh Li-ion |
| Charging | 11 kW AC (PHEV) 50 kW DC CCS (PHEV) |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,600–4,645 mm |
| Width | 1,855–1,880 mm |
| Height | 1,680–1,685 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,710–1,720 kg (HEV) 1,980–1,990 kg (PHEV) |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota City, Aichi (Takaoka plant); Ōbu, Aichi (Toyota Industries Nagakusa plant) Canada: Woodstock, Ontario (TMMC); Cambridge, Ontario (TMMC) China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW Toyota); Guangzhou (GAC Toyota) United States: Georgetown, Kentucky (TMMK) |
| Designer | Hideo Koyama (project chief designer) Daisuke Iguchi and Junya Furuta (exterior) Ryo Nakane and Naoyuki Kawamoto (interior) |
Toyota RAV4 – Fifth generation2018–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XA50 |
| Production | November 2018 – December 2025 2018–2022 (Russia) |
| Model years | 2019–2025 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | TNGA: GA-K |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L M20A-FKS I4 2.0 L M20C-FKS I4 (Wildlander, China) 2.0 L M20D-FKS I4 (China) 2.5 L A25A-FKS I4 2.5 L A25C-FKS I4 (Wildlander, China) 2.5 L A25G-FKS I4 (China) Petrol hybrid 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 2.5 L A25D-FXS I4 (Wildlander, China) 2.5 L A25F-FXS I4 (China) Petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2.5 L A25A-FXS I4 2.5 L A25D-FXS I4 (Wildlander, China) 2.5 L A25F-FXS I4 (China) |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous 88 kW 3NM (front, hybrid) 134 kW 5NM (front, PHEV) 40 kW 4NM (rear) |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 8-speed AWF8F35/UA80E "Direct Shift" automatic K120 CVT with physical first gear Aisin Seiki T110 eCVT with sequential shift mode (hybrid) |
| Drivetrain | Power-split (hybrid) PHEV (plug-in hybrid/Across) |
| Battery | 1.6 kWh nickel–metal hydride (hybrid) 18.1 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid) |
| Charging | 6.6 kW AC (Prime) V2L: 1.5 kW (Prime) |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm |
| Length | 4,570–4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,530–1,640 kg 1,680–1,720 kg (hybrid) |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōbu, Aichi (Toyota Industries Nagakusa plant); Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka Plant) Canada: Woodstock, Ontario; Cambridge, Ontario (TMMC) China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW Toyota); Guangzhou (GAC Toyota) United States: Georgetown, Kentucky (TMMK) Russia: Saint Petersburg (TMMR; 2018–2022) |
| Designer | Hideo Koyama, Daisuke Iguchi, Shun Kawaguchi, Junya Furuta and Tatsuya Sonoda |
Toyota RAV4 – Fourth generation2012–2019
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XA40 |
| Production | December 2012 – November 2018 2013–2019 (China) |
| Model years | 2013–2018 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic I4 2.0 L 3ZR-FE Dual VVT-i I4 2.5 L 2AR-FE VVT-i I4 Diesel 2.0 L 2WW-FTV I4 2.2 L 2AD-FTV/-FHV D-4D turbo I4 Petrol hybrid 2.5 L 2AR-FXE I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed U760E/F AutoDrive automatic CVT eCVT (hybrid) |
| Wheelbase | 2,660 mm |
| Length | 4,570–4,605 mm |
| Width | 1,845 mm |
| Height | 1,660–1,705 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,550–1,595 kg 1,710–1,785 kg (hybrid) |
| Assembly | Japan: Ōbu, Aichi (Nagakusa plant); Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant); Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant) Canada: Woodstock, Ontario (TMMC) China: Changchun, Jilin (FAW Toyota) Russia: Saint Petersburg |
| Designer | Masaki Okue, Hideki Hayashi, Akira Kubota and Takuya Watabe |
Toyota RAV4 – Third generation2005–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XA30 |
| Production | November 2005 – December 2012 (export) November 2005 – May 2016 (Japan) September 2012 – September 2014 (RAV4 EV) |
| Model years | 2006–2012 (export) 2006–2016 (Japan) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L 1AZ-FE VVT-i I4 2.0 L 1AZ-FSE VVT-i D-4 I4 2.0 L 3ZR-FAE Valvematic I4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE VVT-i I4 2.5 L 2AR-FE VVT-i I4 3.5 L 2GR-FE Dual VVT-i V6 Diesel 2.2 L 2AD-FTV D-4D I4-T 2.2 L 2AD-FHV D-CAT I4-T |
| Transmissions | 5/6-speed manual 4/5/6-speed automatic CVT-i |
| Wheelbase | 2,560–2,660 mm |
| Length | 4,395–4,620 mm |
| Width | 1,815–1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,685–1,755 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,470–1,520 kg |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant); Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant) (2014–2016, Japanese market); Ōbu, Aichi (Nagakusa plant) Canada: Woodstock, Ontario China: Changchun |
| Designer | Masaki Motozaki (exterior & interior: 2003) |
Toyota RAV4 – Second generation2000–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | XA20 |
| Production | May 2000 – November 2005 |
| Model years | 2001–2005 |
| Body styles | 3-door SUV 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Toyota MC platform |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L 1ZZ-FE VVT-i I4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE VVT-i I4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE VVT-i I4 Diesel 2.0 L 1CD-FTV D-4D I4-T |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 5-door: 2,490 mm 3-door: 2,280 mm |
| Length | 5-door: 4,193–4,230 mm 3-door: 3,860 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,650–1,680 mm |
| Assembly | Japan: Tahara, Aichi (Tahara plant); Ōbu, Aichi (Nagakusa plant) |
| Designer | Kevin Hunter (5-door: 1997) Yasuhide Hosoda (3/5-door: 1997) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) and electricity |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2014 | Electric motor | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Electricity |
| 2010–2012 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2012 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +10 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 5.6–7.4 L/100 km | 5.1–6.9 L/100 km | 6.0–7.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2026 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 5.5 L/100 km | 5.0 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | – |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | 6.9–7.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.7–6.9 L/100 km | – |
| 2021–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · All-wheel drive | 6.2 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | 68 km |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2012–2014 | Electric motor · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 27.3 kWh/100 km | 26.7 kWh/100 km | 28.6 kWh/100 km | 166 km |
| 2010–2012 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | – |
| 2009–2012 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2010–2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2006–2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| +10 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021, 2025 | Petrol | 2487 cm³ | 131 kW (178 PS) | 1665–1730 kg | 126–131 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2487 cm³ | 131 kW (178 PS) | 1665–1730 kg | 127–132 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2487 cm³ | 136 kW (185 PS) | 1985–2005 kg | 22 g/km (WLTP) | 75 km · 166–171 Wh/km |
| 2020–2022, 2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2487 cm³ | 174 kW (237 PS) | 1985–2005 kg | 22 g/km (WLTP) | 75 km · 166–171 Wh/km |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol | 1987 cm³ | 129 kW (175 PS) | 1530–1650 kg | 158–170 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 1987 cm³ | 112 kW (152 PS) | 1565–1595 kg | 193–198 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2019 | Petrol | 2494 cm³ | 114 kW (155 PS) | 1700–1765 kg | 141–153 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019 | Petrol hybrid | 2494 cm³ | 114 kW (155 PS) | 1700–1765 kg | 142–154 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1610 kg | 123–124 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2016 | Diesel | 1998 cm³ | 91 kW (124 PS) | 1610–1660 kg | 127–137 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Diesel | 2231 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1680–1730 kg | 149–186 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2015 | Petrol | 1987 cm³ | 111 kW (151 PS) | 1565–1635 kg | 166–169 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1987 cm³ | 116 kW (158 PS) | 1523–1620 kg | 174–178 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2026 |
| Powertrains | Hybrid, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid, Electric |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (regular) and electricity, Electricity |
| Configurations listed | 141 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 40 and 134 kW AC Synchronous; 40 and 134 kW AC Induction; 115 kW AC Induction |
| Electric range (EPA) | 166 km |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol hybrid, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,987–2,494 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 91–136 kW (124–185 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,530–2,005 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,560–2,690 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1617 | 2007, 2019, 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1381 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 1361 | 2017, 2018, 2020 |
| Steering | 944 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Speed control and cruise | 872 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Airbags | 803 | 2005, 2007, 2021 |
| Brakes | 635 | 2007, 2011, 2016 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 609 | 2006, 2019, 2020 |
| Suspension | 543 | 2007, 2008, 2010 |
| Body and structure | 506 | 2015, 2019, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 9215 complaints, 771 with a crash and 282 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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