2025 Toyota RAV4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Toyota RAV4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,071 on record.
2025 Toyota RAV4 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Toyota RAV4 recalls 3
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fe…
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display…
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional le…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Toyota RAV4 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Toyota RAV4 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Toyota RAV4 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 — ranges cover the 5 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 42
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 42.
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine sta…
Bulletin 26TC03 · Engine · Aug 2026TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 – 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
Bulletin 26TC03 · Engine · Aug 2026TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 – 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
Bulletin 26TC03 · Engine · Jul 2026In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine sta…
Bulletin 26TC03 · Engine · Jul 2026TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EMISSION NONCOMPLIANCE RECALL 26TC03 Certain 2022 – 2025 Model Year RAV4 Incorrect Mass Air Flow Sensor Reading
Bulletin 26TC03 · Engine · Jul 2026Some 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.
Bulletin T-SB-0023-26 · Engine · Apr 2026Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
Bulletin T-TT-0797-26 · Electrical System · Jan 2026Some 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 p…
Bulletin T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Jan 2026Some 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 followi…
Bulletin T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 · Electrical System · Jun 2025The 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.
Bulletin T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RAV4 FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota RAV4. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the brackets that secure the driver and front passenger seats may not have been welded properly. As a result, the seat(s) could move in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if…
Transport Canada #2026201 · Apr 2026Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panorami…
Transport Canada #2025594 · Oct 2025Visual System
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the combination meter in the instrument panel not to display when the vehicle is started. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights and malfunction tell-tales. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch disp…
Transport Canada #2025469 · Sep 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Having sold over 15 million units worldwide as of 2025, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV of all time. The car is credited with popularizing compact crossover automobiles, often credited as the first modern compact crossover SUV. In February 2025, the RAV4 replaced the Ford F-150 as the best-selling car in the United States, after nearly four decades of the latter's reign.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2025 Toyota RAV4 vehicles on record
2025 Toyota RAV4JTME03FVX0D601726
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMD03FV60J080985
2025 Toyota RAV4JTME03FV30D601650
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV40J043422
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV00D540255
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMD03FV30J081804
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV50J043669
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMR03FV00J075660
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMW73FV70J044338
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMW73FV00D193642
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FVX0J044154
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV50J043543
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV90J044095
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMW73FV20J044537
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMW73FV90J044440
2025 Toyota RAV4JTME03FV20D601736
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMW73FV50J044208
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV30J044089
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMD03FV80J082009
2025 Toyota RAV4JTME03FV70J082300
2025 Toyota RAV4JTMD03FV20J081115
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV60J044068
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV40J044117
2025 Toyota RAV4JTM273FV00J043806