KNOWN FAULTS · Toyota

Known faults for the Toyota RAV4 (IV).

2013–2018 · Petrol / Hybrid / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Engines: 2.0 VVT-i (Petrol) · 2.5 Hybrid (Hybrid) · 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (Diesel)

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

Water pump, handbrake and campaigns on the RAV4 IVKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Toyota RAV4 IV (petrol, hybrid and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2013–2018
Symptoms: A water pump that leaks or fails and some oil loss on the 2.0 petrol; an insufficient or one-sided handbrake already at the first roadworthiness test; headlamps; a sluggish torque converter in the automatic; leaking differentials.
Possible cause described: Recalls (KBA): washer jets with fire risk, an EGR cooler leak, fuel-filter vapours, the passenger airbag (over 36,000 cars), eCall and loose diesel turbo bolts.
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; check the handbrake and coolant.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Engines: 2.5 Hybrid (Hybrid)

Clogged hybrid battery cooling fan and filterHigh-voltage battery

Engine / equipment: Hybrid battery cooled with cabin air (intake next to the rear seat): Prius, Yaris, Auris, Corolla, C-HR, RAV4, Camry and others
Period mentioned: 2003 onwards
Symptoms: Hybrid battery cooling maintenance message, warning light with codes P0A80 or P0A7F, a noisy fan and less electric assistance; if ignored, the battery ages faster.
Possible cause described: Dust, pet hair or dirt block the filter and fan that cool the battery; so do objects covering the intake. Toyota USA issued bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (2003–2020 Prius and Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4 and Mirai hybrids up to 2020) and recommends cleaning the filter every 5,000 miles (about 8,000 km).
Check for the garage: Clean or replace the filter and clean the fan before condemning the battery; keep the intake grille clear. At the garage, read the codes and, if needed, install the software Toyota specifies.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.