Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) years to avoid and best years
Newer Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2021 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (99 complaints). From 2023 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 21 complaints), 2023 at 7 (from 62 complaints), and 2024 at 10 (from 29 complaints). The Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV), 26 of 99 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2022
2023
2024
2025–26
Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV). How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2024 → Fewest | 10 | 29 | 2 | Electrical system | 38 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 7 | 62 | 2 | Electrical system | 38 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 5 | 21 | 3 | Electrical system | 38 |
| 2021 → Most | 20 | 99 | 4 | Electrical system | 38 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Crossover SUV
- Oil
- 0W-16 (API SN/RC); 0W-20 temporary if 0W-16 unavailable · 4.8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/60R18, 235/55R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 23V-041 covers certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. While driving in EV Mode in certain cold weather conditions, if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate, the hybrid vehicle control ECU software may cause the hybrid system to shut down, resulting in a stall. Recall 23V-478 covers certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric vehicles: the electric current rectifying module in the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit. Recall 20V-698 covers certain 2021 RAV4 Prime vehicles whose headlight aiming caps may have been improperly closed, allowing horizontal headlight adjustment and failing FMVSS 108.
- Body styles
- Crossover SUV
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 5 (from 21 complaints), 2023 at 7 (from 62 complaints), and 2024 at 10 (from 29 complaints).
Which Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) year has the most owner complaints?
2021 has the most complaints per year, at 20 (99 complaints). On the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV), 26 of 99 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2023 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) years are too early to compare?
The Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Toyota RAV4 Prime take?
XA50 (2021-2025) lists SAE 0W-16 (API SN/RC); SAE 0W-20 may be used temporarily if 0W-16 is unavailable. Confirm the filler-cap grade for newer years.
What does recall 23V-041 cover on the RAV4 Prime?
Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles: while driving in EV Mode in certain cold weather, rapidly pressing the accelerator may cause hybrid control ECU software to shut down the hybrid system and result in loss of motive power.
What tire sizes does the XA50 RAV4 Prime use?
225/60R18 and 235/55R19 depending on trim.