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All cars · Toyota RAV4 · 2025

2025 Toyota RAV4. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index33100 = average car
Complaints95NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold479,288U.S. model year
Per 100K sold20complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S8)FWD27 / 35 / 30Regular$2,100
2.5L 4-cylAuto (S8)AWD27 / 33 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cyl hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD38 / 35 / 37Regular$1,700
2.5L 4-cyl plug-in hybridAuto (AV-S6)AWD40 / 36 / 38Regular$1,650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,400 and 13,900 miles. Median 5,500, from 13 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Visibility3,400600–12,8007

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical16%
Engine14%
Automatic emergency braking12%
Body structure9%
Brakes8%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
95100608

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V256000 Apr 2026 Seats / Critical Fasteners

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.

    Risk. Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.

  • 25V744000 Oct 2025 Back Over Prevention / Display Function

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

  • 25V595000 Sep 2025 Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

    Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's cus

Manufacturer communications 48

Toyota filed 48 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and…
  • Oil leak from the area where
  • In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4, 45.9M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical41.4M
Oil changes & service3848K
Gauges, lights & wiring1445K
Brakes & ABS2419K
Windows, doors & mirrors2397K
Heat, A/C & blend door1341K
Fuel pump, filter & tank1285K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202226128399,941Electrical
202345233434,943Electrical
202450206475,193Electrical
20253395479,288Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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