NHTSA VEHICLE 15825
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2021 Toyota RAV4 — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
7 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2021- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Model year
- 2021
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 7
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every RAV4.
Combined economy across configurations
Regular Gasoline28–40MPG7 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4EPA 42959 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile |
| RAV4EPA 42960 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 35 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 290 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWDEPA 42968 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 301 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWDEPA 42969 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 316 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADEPA 42970 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 323 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWD LEEPA 42971 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWDEPA 42972 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG41 city / 38 highway / 40 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 223 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 15826
2021 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 15849
2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)1 campaign in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
23V865000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONDecember 20, 2023
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 23V865000
- Report date
- December 20, 2023
Summary
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 deploying.
Remedy
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 contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
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