Model year
2013 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 257 complaints for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 5 complaints under RAV4 EV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (66), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (40), ENGINE (29). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–26 mpg combined and 76 MPGe combined and 44 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,000–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 30 complaints
- 2001 309 complaints
- 2002 527 complaints
- 2003 315 complaints
- 2004 154 complaints
- 2005 141 complaints
- 2006 705 complaints
- 2007 1,004 complaints
- 2008 575 complaints
- 2009 327 complaints
- 2010 400 complaints
- 2011 287 complaints
- 2012 260 complaints
- 2013 257 complaints
- 2014 197 complaints
- 2015 305 complaints
- 2016 240 complaints
- 2017 307 complaints
- 2018 333 complaints
- 2019 883 complaints
- 2020 636 complaints
- 2021 387 complaints
- 2022 149 complaints
- 2023 161 complaints
- 2024 176 complaints
- 2025 90 complaints
- 2026 42 complaints
Recalls
23V734000 · Nov 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
15V011000 · Jan 16, 2015
TRAILER HITCHES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical…
Complaints
257 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 22, fire flag on 29, injury field 15, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RAV4 EV | 3 | 5 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE21005 | Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | Feb 25, 2021 | Aug 12, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 EV · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 78 | 74 | 76 | 44.0 | 103 | $1,000 |
| RAV4 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| RAV4 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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