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2025

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid

EPA Range: 42 miles
CR MPG:

RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Reliability

Predicted Reliability

We expect the 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid will be more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2023 and 2024 RAV4 Prime and 2025 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.

The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls

Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"I happen to think that Toyota has had difficulty getting any phone to car software to work intuitively. They may be improving but I have not had the car long enough to tell you. The sign-in process is annoying. In the past I generally tried to avoid using Toyotas software cause it didnt work well and there were other apps that worked better. iPhone and Android compatibiltiy might be something CR should evaluate."

Anonymous, CT (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

""Very difficult multimedia to set up, manual instructin not very specific.""

Anonymous, ON (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"rhodent damage"

Anonymous, (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

"it is a prime plug-in hybrid. The dealership didn't reinstall the oil bolt correctly and lost all of the oil in the car. The oil completely drained but seems to still work fine."

Anonymous, FL (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Apple CarPlay

"FIRST: This car is a 2024 Model. Your drop down list at the survey beginning did NOT allow year selection!! Apple car play could not easily be displayed on the Nav system screen w/o lots of clicking and restarts."

Anonymous A., NY (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
Display screen goes blank

"Driving screen goes blank. Must shut off and restate to fix"

Anonymous, CA (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"Very slow to respond. Gave up using"

Anonymous, CA (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Phone pairing doesn't occur smoothly especially is we have two previously paired phones in the car. Sometimes we have to turn one of the phones off."

Anonymous A., NY (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Pulsation or vibration

"Infrequently there is a grinding sound from the front when I apply the brakes"

Anonymous, CA (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
Rotors

""From the day I took possession of the vehicle, any time I applied the brakes and hit a pothole, it sounded like the brakes were grinding steel-on-steel and falling apart and there was strong vibration in the brake pedal. It turned out, there was a missing bolt on the right, rear brake assembly. Toyota repaired it under warranty.""

Anonymous, NY (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion)

"Car was in accident affecting steering linkage. There was mid-year dealing change and new linkage was not compatible. The new part was on back order. It took 40 days to arrive. Then we found the front bumper was also changed."

Anonymous A., CO (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)
Tie rods

"The control arm was also on back order and took over a month to receive."

Anonymous A., CO (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

What Owners Say

Driveshaft or axle

""Car started vibrating at speeds over 50. Toyota replaced the drive shaft and left front axel. I'm not certain when the problem started, but I mentioned it when I took it in for 6 month checkup. Toyota found the problem and fixed it. This was in January. They kept it for 5 days and gave me a loaner car. I've been problem free since.""

Anonymous A., CA (2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE 2.5-L 4 Cyl plug-in hybrid)

EV Battery

Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

EV Charging

Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

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Overall Reliability Verdict
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
Electric Motor
EV Battery
EV Charging
Engine Major
Engine Minor
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
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Transmission Minor
Drive System
Fuel System/Emissions
Exhaust
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In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 30, 2025
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V744000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1024407
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 11, 2025
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
What should you do:
Dealers will update the instrument panel software 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. 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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 25V595000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 591377
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