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2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 RAV4 Prime.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S6)

The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime is a compact crossover built on Toyota’s well‑established RAV4 platform, powered by a hybrid powertrain that pairs a gasoline engine with an electric motor and is paired with an AV‑S6 automatic transmission. Its most distinctive points are a modest tally of 28 total owner complaints—primarily centered on the electrical system—accompanied by only two recalls, underscoring a relatively clean safety record. Within the 2021‑2024 complaint window, the model saw its peak at 98 complaints in 2021 and a low of 21 in 2022, indicating that the 2024 iteration sits near the better end of the reliability spectrum for the RAV4 Prime line. This trajectory suggests a vehicle that has refined its early‑year teething issues, offering researchers a relatively dependable platform for further study.

Model year2024202320222021

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA efficiency40/36/38 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range600 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnRELAYOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter1780177050
Spark plug9091901289
Battery2880025033
Front wiper blades8522242180 alt 8521242190
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603125011
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight4233 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined40 / 36 / 38 MPGe
Electric range600 mi
Charge time (240V)4.5 hr
Electric motor40 and 134 kW AC Induction
Energy use36.0 kWh/100mi
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 80,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data reveals a stabilization pattern for the 2024 model year, with complaint volume dropping to 28 from 2023’s 60 and returning near 2022’s low of 21, while recalls held steady at two for the second consecutive year and investigations remained at zero. Across the generation, the trend shows a sharp decline from the 2021 launch-year peak of 98 complaints and four recalls, followed by volatility in 2023 before settling into lower figures in 2024. Technical Service Bulletins also moderated to 111, down from 126 in 2023, indicating fewer emerging service issues. The 2024 model sits at the favorable end of this arc, with the lowest investigation count and tied for the fewest recalls of any year in this dataset. While six electrical system complaints and one fire complaint appear in the record, the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. Given the downward trajectory in regulatory actions and complaint frequency, the 2024 model year represents a sound choice within this generation.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
111
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
28
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 28 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System6
Unknown Or Other4
Visibility/Wiper3
Seats2
Service Brakes2
Visibility2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Lane Departure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V595000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 11/09/2025

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… 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…

25V744000Back Over Prevention:Display FunctionReported 30/10/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
22TE092026-05-14Electrical SystemAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by…
T-SB-0029-262026-04-24Electrical SystemA new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year RAV4, RAV4…
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
22TE092026-01-06Electrical SystemAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 RAV4 Prime have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the RAV4 Prime?

EPA figures are 40 city / 36 highway / 38 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 600 miles.