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2019 Toyota RAV4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 RAV4.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

Utilizing an Automatic (S8) transmission to achieve an EPA-estimated 26/35/30 mpg, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 requires 4.8 qt of 0W-16 viscosity oil for operation. This model year generated 868 total owner complaints and 7 recalls, with the Fuel/Propulsion System identified as the top complaint area among the reported issues. When measured against the model's history covering 1994-2025, the 2019 complaint volume sits below the 2007 high of 1002 and above the 1995 low of 1, positioning this year between the vehicle's historical reliability extremes.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-16OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/35/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Vehicles with Start Stop Battery have an Enhanced Flooded Battery that is vented to the outside: 48; Without Start Stop:47 · Vehicles with Start Stop Battery have an Enhanced Flooded Battery that is vented to the outside: 605; Without Start Stop:565 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI Vehicles with Start Stop Battery have an Enhanced Flooded Battery that is vented to the outside: 48; Without Start Stop:47 · Vehicles with Start Stop Battery have an Enhanced Flooded Battery that is vented to the outside: 605; Without Start Stop:565 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire size235/55R19 101VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN1
Engine air filter17801F0050 alt 1780177050
Fuel filter770240R050 alt 770240R040
Spark plug9091901289
Battery2880025010 alt 2880025033
Front wiper blades8521242190 alt 852120R080
Serpentine belt90916A2027 alt 9091602778
Thermostat1632647020 alt 1603125011
Cabin air filter8713958010 alt 871390R030

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.7 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height66.9 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3490 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 35 / 30 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.

7.4–8.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.40 sec — 2019 Limited Hybrid
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Limited Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.40 sec15.70 sec219 hpAWD
2019XSE Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.50 sec15.60 sec219 hpAWD
2019Adventure 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.30 sec203 hpAWD
2019XLE 2.5L I-48.00 sec16.20 sec203 hpAWD
2019Limited 2.5L I-48.20 sec16.40 sec203 hpFWD
2019Adventure 2.5 I-48.50 sec16.60 sec203 hpAWD
2019Adventure 2.5L I-48.80 sec16.80 sec203 hpAWD
2020XSE Hybrid 2.5L I-4 + Elec 1.6-kWh7.10 sec15.40 sec219 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 0W-16 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4.1 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity7.1 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.9 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs12 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts192.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)1100 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.028

Battery & A/C

Oil Capacity2.37 - 2.88 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.143 - 1.281 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil TypeND-11 or equivalent
Oil Capacity4.06 - 4.56 oz

Service checks

RPM28.0-121.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure14.2 After 5 minutes, engine turned off. psi
RPM43.0-121.0 @ Idle. rpm
Residual Pressure14.2 After 5 minutes, engine turned off. psi
Engine Compression142

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
128 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.28 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
145 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.45 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 (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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miBrake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Spark 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 2019 model year represents a clear upward break in the RAV4's federal record, jumping from 328 complaints and 3 recalls in 2018 to 869 complaints and 7 recalls — the highest complaint volume since 2007 and the highest recall count since 2011. Issues are heavily concentrated in the fuel/propulsion category (213 of 869), followed by engine (134) and power train (47), while crash (25) and fire (2) complaints represent a small minority. TSB volume also climbed to 302 from 183 the prior year, consistent with 2019 being the launch year of the fifth-generation RAV4 and a typical new-model teething period rather than a systemic design flaw. The elevated activity carried into 2020 (625 complaints, 6 recalls) before both metrics fell sharply in 2021 and beyond, indicating that remedies were applied mid-cycle. The data does not specify root causes for the fuel/propulsion or engine complaints, so verifying that all 7 recalls have been completed and securing a pre-purchase inspection focused on those systems is essential. Bottom line: 2019 is a defensible used buy only with documented recall remedies and a clean mechanical inspection — buyers prioritizing a quieter federal file should consider a 2017–2018 or a 2022+ example instead.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
302
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
868
Owner complaints
25 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 868 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System213
Engine134
Unknown Or Other93
Power Train47
Structure45
Electrical System27
Unknown Or Other,Engine15
Service Brakes13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

20V064000Engine And Engine CoolingReported 06/02/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 302 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0104-21 Rev22026-02-27EngineOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now…
T-SB-0106-22 Rev22026-01-30Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
T-SB-0001-262026-01-28Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic…
T-TT-0797-262026-01-12Electrical SystemSome RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function…
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

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 2019 RAV4 take?

4.8 qt of 0W-16, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 RAV4 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RAV4 get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 35 highway / 30 combined mpg.