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2025 Toyota RAV4

Plug-in hybrid Hybrid Gas

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

81 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 4

Complaints12 crash · 13 injured reported 105

Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 39 mpg

Starting MSRP19 trims · manufacturer $28,850

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the RAV4 Hybrid AWD, is EPA-rated at 39 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 105 complaints, most often about the visibility/wiper. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,850 to $47,735 across 19 trims.

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Trims & pricing

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Trim	Powertrain	Drive	MSRP	HP	Torque	MPG comb	Seats	Cargo (2nd row)	Wheels
LE	Gas	FWD	$28,850	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
LE	Gas	AWD	$30,250	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE	Gas	FWD	$30,360	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE	Gas	AWD	$31,760	203 hp	184 lb-ft	29 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
XLE Premium	Gas	FWD	$33,250	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
XLE Premium	Gas	AWD	$34,650	203 hp	184 lb-ft	29 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
Limited	Gas	FWD	$37,155	203 hp	184 lb-ft	30 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
Limited	Gas	AWD	$38,555	203 hp	184 lb-ft	28 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	19 in
RAV4 Hybrid LE	Hybrid	AWD	$31,900	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
RAV4 Hybrid XLE	Hybrid	AWD	$33,410	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	17 in
RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium	Hybrid	AWD	$36,300	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition	Hybrid	AWD	$35,120	219 hp	163 lb-ft	37 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Hybrid SE	Hybrid	AWD	$34,595	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Hybrid XSE	Hybrid	AWD	$37,560	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Hybrid Limited	Hybrid	AWD	$40,205	219 hp	163 lb-ft	40 mpg	5	37.5 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$43,865	302 hp	165 lb-ft	38 mpg	5	33.4 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$47,735	302 hp	165 lb-ft	38 mpg	5	33.4 cu-ft	19 in
RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$43,865	177 hp	165 lb-ft	38 mpg	5	33.4 cu-ft	18 in
RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	$47,735	177 hp	165 lb-ft	38 mpg	5	33.4 cu-ft	19 in

Warranty basic 3 yr / 36,000 mi · powertrain 5 yr / 60,000 mi

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
RAV4 PHEV AWD	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 40 and 134 kW AC Synchronous	40	36	38 (65 MPGe blended)	42 mi electric	36	4.5 h	$1,750
RAV4 Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 252V Li-Ion and Ni-MH	41	38	39	—	—	—	$1,700
RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition	Hybrid	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl + 252V Li-Ion and Ni-MH	38	35	37	—	—	—	$1,800
RAV4	Gas	FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	35	30	—	—	—	$2,250
RAV4 AWD LE	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	34	30	—	—	—	$2,250
RAV4 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	27	33	29	—	—	—	$2,300
RAV4 AWD	Gas	AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	25	33	28	—	—	—	$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49160, 48937, 48936, 48910, 48935, 48933, 48934.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid AWD	6 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition	6 / 10	California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
RAV4 AWD LE	5 / 10	Other / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—
RAV4 AWD	5 / 10	Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / Other	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database

▲high

Seats

26TB09 / 26TA09

4 vehicles 0% reported repaired built Nov 28, 2025 – Dec 1, 2025

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly. Risk Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF Dealer notice PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V256000 reported Apr 22, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Equipment

See attached Part573

8,230 vehicles 12% reported repaired Hybrid only

Problem Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 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 Rims." Risk A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 26V179000 reported Mar 24, 2026 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25

1,024,407 vehicles 81% reported repaired built Oct 31, 2024 – May 7, 2025

Problem 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V744000 reported Oct 30, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Electrical System

See Part 573 Report

591,377 vehicles 50% reported repaired built Jun 17, 2022 – Sep 16, 2024

Problem 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 vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights. Risk An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury. 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 letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb

Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF Owner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 25V595000 reported Sep 11, 2025 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific RAV4

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2025 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Toyota’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2025 Toyota RAV4, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

105complaints filed

12 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 13 injuries · 0 deaths reported

1.9 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 566,429 RAV4 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2025: 37 · 2026: 68

Most-cited components

Unspecified 28

Visibility/Wiper 16

Electrical System 15

Engine 13

Forward Collision Avoidance 11

Structure 9

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 25-30 MPH, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded.

Visibility/Wiper at 11,170 miles Jan 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11713426

I had been driving for over an hour and heard a sudden explosion that made me think there was a gunshot and heard glass shattering but couldn't see anything. I was fearful so I drove further down to the fire dept to assess to the damage and ensure no one was following me. Called 911 for help because I was so shaken.

Structure May 22, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11739565

After purchasing a new vehicle, I have become aware of a persistent and widely reported problem with the Toyota/Lexus battery maintenance/charging logic for the 12V batteries in their HEV and PHEV vehicles.

Electrical System Feb 1, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11714873

With the car stopped & the transmission in the Drive or Reverse position with foot off the brake pedal: 1. Pushing the Power button once to turn the car off results in the transmission automatically shifting from Drive or Reverse to Neutral without automatically setting the Parking Brake. 2.

Power Train Oct 21, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11694646

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Rav4 equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Primacy A/S, Tire Size: 225/60/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger’s tire detached from the rim. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a three-lane highway.

Tires at 7,000 miles Oct 8, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11692089

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to shift from drive(D) to park(P) in a parking spot with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and struck a tree.

Vehicle Speed Control at 75,000 miles Aug 5, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11754928

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Toyota itself: 76 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 4 killed, 84 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 13 per 100,000 built. Every RAV4 model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 6k

miles, typically

Half the 14 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 2,000 and 15,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 14 on file: 8 under 10k, 3 10k–20k, 1 20k–30k, 1 30k–40k, 1 70k–80k.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV AWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	13%
SUV FWD	★★★★★	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 122

Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-08-20

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 116 service bulletins, 6 service campaigns

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Engine, Structure, Electrical System, Wheels.

T-SB-0110-20 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-08-20 · Engine
OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-26.
T-SB-0051-26 Service bulletin
2026-08-20 · Engine
This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.
26TC03 Service campaign
2026-08-17 · Engine
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 stall while idling or operating at low speeds.
T-SB-0023-26 Service bulletin
2026-04-01 · Engine
Some 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.
T-TT-0797-26 Service bulletin
2026-01-12 · Electrical System
Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
2026-01-07 · Unknown Or Other
Some 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 provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interi
T-SB-0089-25 Service bulletin
2025-12-02 · Engine
Some 2021 – 2025 model year RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor “A” Signal Plausibility Failure) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to address this condition.
T-SB-0010-24 Rev2 Service bulletin
2025-06-25 · Electrical System
Some 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 following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures between 14°F – 41°F: •P030027 – Random/Multiple

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

New York inspections 0.32%

failed the safety inspection

17,717 initial inspections of 17,564 vehicles.

Measure	The 2025 RAV4	Every 2025 vehicle	Behind it
Failed the safety inspection	0.32%	0.36%	17,717
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit	0.25%	0.16%	17,717
Miles driven a year	8,007	8,354	odometer at inspection
Average odometer	11,688	12,194	odometer at inspection

New York does not emissions-test model years this new, so the safety inspection is the record here. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2025 vehicle” is every 2025 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Compare the 2025 RAV4 with

Any vehicle, your weights →

Head-to-head	Verdict
2025 Tesla Model Y · Compact SUV · grade B	Model Y +26
2025 Nissan Rogue · Compact SUV · grade B	Rogue +4.7
2025 Hyundai Tucson · Compact SUV · grade D	Tucson +3.1
2025 Ford Escape · Compact SUV · grade F	Escape +9.2
2025 Subaru Forester · Compact SUV · grade C	RAV4 +8.7
2025 Mazda CX-5 · Compact SUV · grade A	CX-5 +9.2

RAV4 by model year

all years, side by side →

Year Safety Recalls Complaints

2026 A 2 42 43 mpg 2025 this page B 4 105 39 mpg 2024 C 4 177 39 mpg 2023 B 3 171 40 mpg 2022 B 2 154 40 mpg 2021 A 1 411 40 mpg 2020 D 6 649 40 mpg 2019 F 8 905 40 mpg 2018 B 3 348 32 mpg 2017 B 3 321 32 mpg 2016 B 3 257 32 mpg

Common questions about the 2025 RAV4

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $28,850 for the LE FWD to $47,735 for the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD, across 19 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota RAV4. The most serious on file is 26V256000, covering Seats. 1 campaign is phased, so the repair reached some model years before others. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA gave the 2025 Toyota RAV4 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it B (81/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2025 Toyota RAV4, the best EPA combined figure is 39 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Toyota RAV4, most often about unspecified, visibility/wiper, electrical system. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 13 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

The EPA smog rating for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 runs 5 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50, Other — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2025 Toyota RAV4?

The manufacturer has filed 122 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, most often covering unknown or other, engine, structure. The most recent is dated 2026-08-20. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 failed the safety inspection on 0.32% of first inspections — close to the 0.36% for every 2025 model-year vehicle inspected. The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2025 Toyota RAV4 trim is the best value?

$18,885 separates the cheapest of the 19 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 better than the 2025 Tesla Model Y?

The Tesla Model Y wins clearly, 97.7 to 71.7, on fuel & range, safety. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 against the 2025 Tesla Model Y — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	7 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	6 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	4	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	105	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	3 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	122	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	none	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	No defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	none	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment	19 trims	Manufacturer press kit	Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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