Toyota RAV4

20142026 · 17 configurations

Lowest
25
Average
29
Best
43

The Toyota RAV4 has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2014 through 2026. Over this period, the RAV4 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 25 MPG to 43 MPG, with an overall average of 29 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S6)Regular
$1,400474043MPG
2025
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2024
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2023
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273430MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2022
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2021
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000283530MPG
2020
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2020
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000283530MPG
2019
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,000263530MPG
2018
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2017
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2016
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2015
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2014
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,300233026MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
43
2025
30
2024
30
2023
30
2022
30
2021
30
2020
30
2019
30
2018
25
2017
25
2016
25
2015
26
2014
26

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (RAV4) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota RAV4. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota RAV4 * grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,654
Total Deaths
698

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.5%
Fire Occurrence
2.8%
Speeding Involved
8.5%
DUI Involved
8.7%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

74%
Front
13%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes399
Fatalities
185
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2022
Fatal Crashes311
Fatalities
118
Deaths/Crash
0.38
2021
Fatal Crashes268
Fatalities
114
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2020
Fatal Crashes204
Fatalities
101
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes159
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2018
Fatal Crashes126
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2017
Fatal Crashes86
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2016
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2015
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2014
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.22

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
1
2024
2
2023
3
2022
1
2021
4
2020
2
2019
7
2018
1
2017
2
2016
2
2014
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory