2019 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–40 mpg combined across 4 EPA-rated versions. Best: RAV4 Hybrid AWD (AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 41 city / 38 hwy / 40 combined; lowest: RAV4 AWD (2.5L 4-cyl, A8) at 28.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
| RAV4 | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
How it compares
- 2019 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 23.7 mpg over 134 versions; best RAV4 +16.3 (#1).
- 2018: 32 mpg best (+8 for 2019).
- 2020: 40 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,700–$2,400 a year ($700 difference).
- Available as AWD, FWD.
- 2026 model: 43 mpg best (+3).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 15.5% risk |
| Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 15.9% risk |
901 owner complaints: Fuel/Propulsion System 266, Engine 206, Unknown Or Other 170, Electrical System 103. Crashes 28, fires 2, injuries 23.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 266 | 30% |
| Engine | 206 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 170 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 103 | 11% |
| Structure | 90 | 10% |
| Power Train | 80 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 46 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Fuel/Propulsion System
“While driving in the mountains on a hot day, the car suddenly reported numerous faults, including check engine, parking brake malfunction, pre-collision system malfunction, AWD system malfunction, and secondary collision brake system malfunction. The car lost power and forced us to pull over on the side of a dangerous mountain highway.”
“Vehicle consistently accepts only approximately 9–10 gallons of fuel when the fuel gauge indicates empty, resulting in significantly reduced driving range. Issue has been widely reported by other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners and appears related to fuel tank design. Manufacturer declined assistance and referred responsibility to selling dealer despite known complaints.”
“This is another complaint with the same issue. Got gas on January 1, 2026, the truck did not how any indication that it was going to have any problems. Engine shut down and wouldn’t turn back on. This has happened twice after getting gas, no dealership knows the problem. This is casing me stress and putting myself and family in danger. Considering it stops out of no where”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
8 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 20V682000 |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Steering › electric Power Assist System | 20V373000 |
| May 20, 2020 | Suspension › front › control Arm › lower Arm | 20V286000 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 20V064000 |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera | 19V576000 |
| Jul 24, 2019 | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19V544000 |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Equipment › other › labels | 19V503000 |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Equipment › other › labels | 19V244000 |