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2021 Toyota

RAV4 Prime 4WD

Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Toyota RAV4 Prime: best and worst years
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2020 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2020 photoVauxfordCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Regular Gas and ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Motor kW
40EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
38 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
72 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
600 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
133 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
4.5EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
81 mpg, reported by 7 driversabout 43 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
98
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
  • SERVICE BRAKES12%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE7%
  • AIR BAGS4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 134 total.

Toyota RAV4 Prime: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.