Model year guide

2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,774 on record.

2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined40 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid recalls 1

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification NHTSA Campaign #23V865000 · manufacturer #23TA15, 23LA03 · 20/12/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deployi…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may con…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined40 mpg
City41 mpg
Highway38 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,700
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$8,500
Fuel only$8,500
Per mile$0.11

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid vehicles on record

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2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid get?

The 2021 Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 40 mpg combined (41 city / 38 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.