2026 Toyota RAV4 MPG
38–43 mpg combined across 6 EPA-rated versions. Best: RAV4 (FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 47 city / 40 hwy / 43 combined; lowest: RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition (2.5L 4-cyl, CVT) at 38.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 47 | 40 | 43 | $1,550 |
| RAV4 AWD SE & LE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 46 | 39 | 42 | $1,600 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 AWD XLE (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 45 | 38 | 41 | $1,650 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 41 | 35 | 38 | $1,750 |
How it compares
- 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 25.7 mpg over 147 versions; best RAV4 +17.3.
- 2025: 39 mpg best (+4 for 2026).
- Fuel cost spread: $1,550–$1,750 a year ($200 difference).
- Available as FWD, AWD.
Safety
37 owner complaints: Unknown Or Other 13, Forward Collision Avoidance 8, Electrical System 7, Power Train 7. Crashes 3, fires 0, injuries 5.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 35% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 7 | 19% |
| Power Train | 7 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% |
| Structure | 5 | 14% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 8% |
| Engine | 3 | 8% |
Recent owner reports: Unknown Or Other
“Unexpected Automatic Emergency Braking – 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited While driving straight, I approached a vehicle near the exit of a residential complex. The other vehicle was not pulling out or entering my lane, and there was no apparent risk of collision. My RAV4 unexpectedly applied the brakes very hard, causing significant deceleration.”
“Sunroof shattered without warning while driving on the highway. Loud explosion. Checked all lights. Nothing showing. Thought it might be a tire. Tires were fine. Noticed the sunroof had exploded out. Found glass on us and seats. No signs of impact or objects. Took it to Anderson Toyota. They at first said it would be covered by my extended warranty. But claim was denied by Toyota.”
“I got in my car last night (it was dark so hence the first picture being dark) , shut the driver door, and my trunk window blew out/shattered. My car was clear of clutter, only a pair of shoes, an umbrella and a doll present in car, so no cabin pressure relief vents could have been blocked.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Engine And Engine Cooling › engine › engine Control Module (ecu/Ecm) › software | 26V659000 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Equipment › other › labels | 26V571000 |