Model year guide

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints22
Combined40 mpg

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2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid recalls 3

Electronic Stability Control (esc) NHTSA Campaign #19V544000 · 24/07/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Saf…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. T…

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #20V064000 · 06/02/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04.…

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm NHTSA Campaign #20V286000 · 20/05/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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.

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid common problems

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

2019 Toyota rav4 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 2019 Toyota rav4 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.

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
XSE HV 4WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 176 hp

2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid vehicles on record

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2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2019 Toyota rav4 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 are the most common problems with the 2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, fuel system.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota rav4 hybrid get?

The 2019 Toyota rav4 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.