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Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV)

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers excellent initial reliability with no recalls or complaints logged.

Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data points·How we score

Model-year guides

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Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
2026000000
2025000000
2024000000
2023000000
2022000000
2021000000

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleTransmissionDrivetrain
2026suv——
2025suvContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—
2024suvElectronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT)—
2023suvAutomaticAWD/All-Wheel Drive
2022suvElectronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT)—
2021suvContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)—

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearpricingTrimBase priceNote
2026————
2025Trim: XSE PREMIUMXSE PREMIUM——
2024Trim: XSEXSE——
2023Trim: SESE——
2022Trim: XSEXSE——
2021Base price: $37,330, Trim: LE, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 PlayerLE$37,330HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)bodyAndInteriormechanicalKeyless ignitionSeat rowsSteering locationAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheel
2026——————————————
20255———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2——————
20245———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2——————
20235———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2——————
20225———Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2—Standard2——————
20215494633.4Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17Standard2Left-Hand Drive (LHD)24105.91717

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarningrearCamerarearCrossTrafficAlertrearAebparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystemlaneCenteringAssist
2026standard————————————————
2025standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandard—
2024standardstandardstandard—standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandard—
2023standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandardoptionalstandardstandardstandard—
2022standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionalstandardstandard—
2021standardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandardstandard—optionalstandardstandardstandard

Technology & electrification

Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.

YearevBattery typeElectrification
2026———
2025Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonLithium-Ion/Li-Ion—
2024Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-IonLithium-Ion/Li-Ion—
2023Electrification: hev, Battery type: Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMHNickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMHhev
2022———
2021———

Model year reports

2026

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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers excellent initial reliability with no recalls or complaints logged.

2025

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The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers excellent initial reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a strong contender for used PHEV shoppers prioritizing dependability.

2024

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The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers exceptional initial reliability with zero recalls and zero complaints, making it a strong used-car buy.

2023

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The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) is an exceptionally reliable used SUV with zero recalls and zero complaints.

2022

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The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers exceptional reliability with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for used car shoppers prioritizing peace of mind.

2021

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The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV)?

Carfocal currently has 6 published RAV4 Prime (PHEV) reports, covering 2021 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) offers excellent initial reliability with no recalls or complaints logged.

Published year coverage: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

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Is the Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV). Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota rav4 prime (phev) offers excellent initial reliability with no recalls or complaints logged. and the 2026 toyota rav4 prime (phev) is positioned as a strong used-car value due to its excellent initial reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV)?

Across Carfocal's published RAV4 Prime (PHEV) guides, recurring problem areas include High-Voltage Battery Pack, Inverter Coolant, and Brake Pads and Rotors (Front). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.

Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: High-Voltage Battery Pack, Inverter Coolant, and Brake Pads and Rotors (Front).

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Years tracked
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