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Toyota RAV4

The compact SUV that invented the segment. Today's RAV4 offers petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains with genuine all-weather capability.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Toyota RAV4 is a suv featuring powertrains delivering from 176 to 302 horsepower, achieving up to 40 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with AWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 7 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Toyota RAV4 SUV2019 Spec

Years

1994 - present

Power

176 - 302 hp

Best MPG

40 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2019 Recalls

7 campaigns

Complaints

883 filed

01At a glance

Toyota RAV4 by the numbers

TopicToyota RAV4Detail
Power range176 - 302 hp5 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy25 - 40 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2025)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Recalls (2019)7Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2019)883FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel typesPetrol, Hybrid, Plug-in HybridAWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4600 x 1855 x 1685 mmL x W x H, 2690 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Toyota RAV4 NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20255★4★5★4★0
20255★4★5★4★0
20245★4★5★4★0
20245★4★5★4★0
20235★4★5★4★0
20235★4★5★4★0
20225★4★5★4★0
20225★4★5★4★0
20215★4★5★4★0
20215★4★5★4★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2019 Toyota RAV4 open recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

20V682000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

20V064000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

20V373000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

20V286000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.

05Pick your year

Toyota RAV4 generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Toyota RAV4 generations

SpecificationRAV4 XA502019 – present (XA50)RAV4 XA402013 – 2019 (XA40)
Power Output203 – 302 hp176 – 197 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 40 MPG combinedUp to 32 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h6s8.3s
Exterior Dimensions4600 × 1855 × 1685 mm4570 × 1845 × 1660 mm
Wheelbase2690 mm2660 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims2 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

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06Answers

Toyota RAV4: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 7 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Toyota RAV4 get?

Across verified powertrains, the RAV4 achieves 25 to 40 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Toyota RAV4 have?

Power ranges from 176 hp to 302 hp across 5 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid fuel types.

Is the Toyota RAV4 safe?

The 2025 RAV4 earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4). It has earned 5 stars in 12 tested model years.

What are common Toyota RAV4 problems?

NHTSA has 883 owner complaints on file for the 2019 model year, most frequently involving FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 25 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Toyota RAV4 have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1994 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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