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2023 Toyota RAV4 — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls

8 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 2023
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Model year
2023
EPA vehicle classes
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel types available
Regular
Available EPA configurations
8

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 Gasoline28–40MPG8 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.gov

EPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.

All 8 EPA configurations. Fuel economy uses U.S. gallons; MPGe measures gasoline-equivalent energy efficiency.
EPA model / IDEngine / cylindersFuel / technologyDrive / transmissionEPA fuel economy
RAV4EPA 46067 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile
RAV4EPA 46068 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 292 g/mile
RAV4 AWDEPA 46074 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 319 g/mile
RAV4 AWDEPA 46075 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 301 g/mile
RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADEPA 46076 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 323 g/mile
RAV4 AWD LEEPA 46077 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile
RAV4 Hybrid AWDEPA 46078 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularHybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)
Regular Gasoline · MPG41 city / 38 highway / 40 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 223 g/mile
RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionEPA 46080 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularHybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)
Regular Gasoline · MPG38 city / 35 highway / 37 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 240 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, 2026

NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.

NHTSA VEHICLE 18597

2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18598

2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18599

2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

Check NHTSA’s current safety ratings (opens in a new tab)

Recall information

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026
Check 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)

3 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.

23V485000TIRES:VALVEJuly 11, 2023

Returned for: RAV4

Campaign number
23V485000
Report date
July 11, 2023

Summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.

25V595000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELSeptember 11, 2025

Returned for: RAV4

Campaign number
25V595000
Report date
September 11, 2025

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.

Remedy

Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.

25V744000BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONOctober 30, 2025

Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID

Campaign number
25V744000
Report date
October 30, 2025

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy

Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.

Data sources & last checked dates

Static public-data snapshot

This 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.