The Lemon Index2019 Toyota RAV4.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is about average by owner complaints: 508 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 111, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 28 to 40 mpg combined. The best Toyota RAV4 year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4, 45.9M views. The 2019 is the same RAV4.
- Infotainment, battery & electrical1.4M views
2019 - 2023 Toyota RAV4 Key Fob Battery Replacement - EASY DIYKey Fob Rob · 864K views · 4 videos - Oil changes & service848K views
Oil Change on 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 plus a few extra tips you should know!Throttle-On John · 430K views · 3 videos - Gauges, lights & wiring445K views
Quick & Easy - Reset Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Required Oil Light (2019 - 2024)Blu-TSX · 445K views - Brakes & ABS419K views
Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025): How To Replace Front Brake Pads And Rotors In The Gen 5 Toyota RAV4?Morozov Automotive · 252K views · 2 videos
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- Windows, doors & mirrors397K views
Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025): How To Open Gas / Fuel Tank Door?Morozov Automotive · 250K views · 2 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door341K views
Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025): Cabin Air Filter Replacement. Easy DIY!Morozov Automotive · 341K views - Fuel pump, filter & tank285K views
Toyota RAV4 (2019-2025): How To Unlock Stuck Gas Tank Door?Morozov Automotive · 285K views
Before you buy, watch
Should you buy the latest Toyota RAV4 2019-2021?The Car Care Nut · 1.0M views
5 Most Common Problems of the Toyota Rav4 2019-2025Carnivauto · 434K views
Toyota RAV4 SUV 2020 in-depth review - CarbuyerCarbuyer · 298K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
How serious. Out of 902 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota RAV4 year. 2019 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 11K miles on the car (326 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 0K–4K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 0K–66K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 1K–73K miles
Recalls 7
- fuel system, gasoline 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- steering 2020
Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
- suspension 2020
The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Show all 7 recalls
- engine 2020
Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
- back over prevention 2019
Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse.
- equipment 2019
The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect.
- equipment 2019
The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 303 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Noise from the hybrid transaxle
- Abnormal noise/vibration from the hybrid transaxle
- REVISION NOTICE May 15, 2019 Rev1: ?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1600–2300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Tank will not fill to full. Several gallons less. Approximately 3/4 a tank is all that it will accept.
2019 Toyota RAV4 owner · NHTSA complaint 11235113
More owner reports
Fuel pump automatically shuts off but the fuel indicator shows 1 -2 bar less than full . Maximum possible fuel that I was able to fill when the vehicle was near empty is 10.2 gallons (its still 1 - 2 bars below full)
NHTSA complaint 11253503
Gas tank does not fill fully. Only fills to 10 gallons each time I fill it up, which only gives me around 400 miles of driving.
NHTSA complaint 11316275
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew 1.1× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 111; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Toyota RAV4 year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2019 Toyota RAV4 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (47%), transmission & drivetrain (10%) and engine (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?
7 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 get?
28 to 40 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2019 Toyota RAV4 problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 400 and 11,000 miles. The middle report was at 2,800 miles, from 326 complaints.
Does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 cost in fuel a year?
About $1600 to $2300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?
2.5L 4-cyl.
What Toyota RAV4 year is better than the 2019?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2022 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works