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2021 Toyota RAV4

SUV or crossover · 7 trims · 2.5 L 4-cylinder 1 recall

Typical repair costs

National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →

Fuel economy

Trim City Highway Combined
FWD 8.8 6.8 7.9 L/100 km
AWD 9.4 7.1 8.4 L/100 km
AWD LE 8.7 6.9 7.9 L/100 km
AWD TRD OFFROAD 9.5 7.4 8.5 L/100 km
Hybrid AWD 5.8 6.3 6.0 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Airbag Transport Canada 2023684 ·

    On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem w...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 1 U.S. recall

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Air bags: sensor: occupant classification NHTSA (U.S.) 23V865000 ·

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H ve...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

Item Gas Hybrid Plug-in hybrid
Oil and filter change Every 16,000 km or 12 months Every 16,000 km or 12 months Every 16,000 km or 12 months
Tire rotation Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months
Brake inspection Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months
Engine air filter Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months
Cabin air filter Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months Every 8,000 km or 6 months
Drive belt inspection Every 16,000 km or 12 months Every 16,000 km or 12 months Every 16,000 km or 12 months
Brake fluid change Every 48,000 km or 36 months Every 48,000 km or 36 months Every 48,000 km or 36 months
Transfer case fluid change Every 48,000 km or 36 months Not on this schedule Not on this schedule
Coolant change Every 160,000 km Every 160,000 km Every 160,000 km
Spark plugs Every 192,000 km Every 192,000 km Every 192,000 km
Hybrid battery cooling filter Not on this schedule Every 32,000 km or 24 months Every 32,000 km or 24 months
Full schedule →

Specs

Body type
SUV or crossover
Engines
2.5 L 4-cylinder
Fuel
Gas, Hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (S8), Automatic (AV-S6)
Drivetrains
FWD, AWD