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2025 Toyota

RAV4 AWD

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI

Toyota RAV4: best and worst years
2025 Toyota RAV4 AWD (photo 1 of 2)
2025 photoTTTNISCC0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
203
Power to weight
0.056 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.18
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
103 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
10

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER19%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • ENGINE9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • STRUCTURE6%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 145 total.

Toyota RAV4: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

36 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 1, 2026ENGINET-SB-0023-26

    Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.

  • Jan 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-TT-0797-26

    Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.

  • Jan 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERT-SB-0055-24 Rev2

    Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual a

  • Dec 2, 2025ENGINET-SB-0089-25

    Some 2021 – 2025 model year RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “A” Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to address this condition.

  • Jun 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0010-24 Rev2

    Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures between 14°F – 41°F: •P030027 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold •P030000 – Random/Multi

  • Jun 17, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25 Rev1

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ENGINET-TT-0784-25

    Some ECUs can set a DTC that is common with other ECUs. This can lead to accidental use of the wrong repair manual when diagnosing these type of DTCs.

  • Jun 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMT-SB-0058-23 Rev1

    The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.

  • and 28 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.