2026 Toyota RAV4
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Toyota RAV4 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 254 on record.
2026 Toyota RAV4 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2026 Toyota RAV4 recalls 2
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed starting November 22, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA22.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and R…
Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 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.
2026 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 2026 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 2026 Toyota RAV4 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 32
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 32.
Please do not disassemble or make any repairs. Request: - Save Health Check, then Clear DTC - Test drive to see if the DTC is easy to duplicate or not - Create a TAS case and contact TAS for special instructions If it is a weekend or holiday, continue with dia…
Bulletin T-TT-0810-26 · Sep 2026A head unit software update (version 8612G42397) is now available for 2026 model year RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid vehicles via OTA or USB. Vehicle operators can perform this update directly by accepting the on-screen notification advising the software…
Bulletin T-SB-0050-26 · Electrical System · Aug 20262026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS…
Bulletin T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Jun 2026During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in…
Bulletin T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Jun 2026Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s s…
Bulletin T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Jun 2026A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are r…
Bulletin T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Jun 2026Some 26MY RAV4 HV/PHV vehicles with HU (head unit) versions 1136 or older may exhibit one or more of theintermittent conditions below: • No sound from JBL audio at start up. • CarPlay audio and CarPlay icon are inoperative. • CarPlay does not automatically lau…
Bulletin T-TT-0803-26 · Electrical System · May 2026Some 2026 RAV4 HV vehicles may display a Distance to Empty (DTE) that is higher than expected at initial fill-up. The DTE is computed using the amount of fuel remaining and a learned value that is based on the average fuel consumption.
Bulletin T-TT-0800-26 · Electrical System · May 2026Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: • Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • Proper oper…
Bulletin T-SB-0091-25 Rev2 · Apr 2026Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: •Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. •Proper operat…
Bulletin T-SB-0091-25 Rev1 · Mar 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RAV4 HYBRID. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.
2026 Toyota RAV4 vehicles on record
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