Before buying a used 2021 Toyota RAV4, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
387 complaints filed with NHTSA (47 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| RAV4 — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| RAV4 AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| RAV4 AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| RAV4 AWD LE — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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 vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
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