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2014 Toyota RAV4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 RAV4.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 is an SUV paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 23/30/26 mpg and an engine-oil specification of 0W-20 or 5W-20 API at a 4.6-quart capacity. Owner data records 194 total complaints and four recalls for this model year, with the electrical system drawing the highest volume of reports. Those figures sit well below the RAV4 line's historical peak of 1,002 complaints logged for 2007 yet far above the 1995 minimum of a single complaint, which places the 2014 model in a moderate position within the nameplate's 1994–2025 history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 356 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. 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.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 356 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnEHWOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010V020
Fuel filter770240R010 alt 7702442070
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880036071
Front wiper blades852120R040 alt 852120R050
Serpentine belt90916A2021 alt 9091602668
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 9091603136
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.5 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3527 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RAV4 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.70 sec — 2014 XLE
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014XLE 2.5L I-48.70 sec16.70 sec176 hpFWD
2013XLE 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.50 sec176 hpAWD
2013XLE 2.5L I-48.40 sec16.40 sec176 hpFWD
2013Limited 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec176 hpFWD
2016XLE Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.40 sec15.80 sec194 hpAWD
2016XLE Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.80 sec16.00 sec194 hpAWD
2016Limited Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh8.20 sec16.30 sec194 hpAWD
2016Limited Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh8.30 sec16.40 sec194 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.6 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 9.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.9
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API · 5W-20

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts72 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)770 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.03-1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance356 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum44.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum50.0 psi
Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance0.3-100 ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.6-12.4 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression142
Engine Oil Pressure4.4 psi @ Idle, 38 psi @ 4000 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs / 79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.00197 in / 0.00591 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.984 in / 0.413 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
127 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
227 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
490 degrees.; From the bolt flange, measure thread diameter at 4.17 in (106 mm). If less than the minimum .417 in. (10.6 mm), replace. Apply oil to flange and threads.90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs

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) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & 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.

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 sits within the fourth generation (2013–2018) and, with 194 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 investigation, and 373 TSBs, posts the lowest complaint count of any model year in that generation—lower than 2013 (254), 2015 (302), 2016 (234), 2017 (301), and 2018 (328). Recalls edged up from 2 in 2013 to 4 in both 2014 and 2015 before tapering, while TSBs declined steadily across the gen from 398 (2013) to 183 (2018), consistent with Toyota actively refining early-production issues during the target year. The top complaint clusters—Electrical System (33), Unknown or Other (24), Power Train (13), and Engine (11)—indicate no single dominant mechanical defect, and the data does not specify root causes for these categories. Worth flagging: 25 fire-related and 19 crash-related complaints appear in the 2014 file, the highest-severity categories, though they remain a modest share of the 194 total. Bottom line—because 2014 anchors the bottom of the fourth-generation complaint curve with a moderate recall count, it is a defensible year to buy, but a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system is advisable given its leading complaint position.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
373
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
194
Owner complaints
19 involved a crash · 25 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 194 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System33
Unknown Or Other24
Power Train13
Engine11
Structure11
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other10
Steering9
Electrical System,Engine8

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V828000EquipmentReported 30/12/2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at…

15V011000Trailer HitchesReported 16/01/2015

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software… Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 373 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
21TG012025-06-18Electrical System21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported…
21TG012025-06-18Electrical SystemCampaign Expired - replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

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

How much oil does the 2014 RAV4 take?

4.6 qt of 0W-20 API, 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 RAV4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RAV4 get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.