2025 Toyota RAV4
2025 Toyota RAV4 — The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota.
Trim: XLE Hybrid
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Toyota RAV4 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Toyota RAV4 typically asks about $23,800 versus a $29,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Seats) and 72 owner complaints. Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older RAV4 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$23,800
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$29,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
3
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
72
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 RAV4?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns and 72 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota RAV4. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Seats
2026-04-22
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Campaign 26V256000
Back Over Prevention
2025-10-30
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…
Campaign 25V744000
Electrical System
2025-09-11
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…
Campaign 25V595000
Owner complaints
72 complaints · 7 crash-related · 7 injuries reported. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other18
- Electrical System10
- Power Train6
- Structure6
- Service Brakes5
- Tires5
- Steering4
- Vehicle Speed Control4
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 RAV4. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 RAV4 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $23,800 in typical used asking against a $29,700 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $29,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $23,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$5,900 below MSRP
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How does the RAV4 compare to rivals?
Side-by-side used-buyer numbers — MSRP vs asking, recalls, and running costs — for popular matchups.
- RAV4 vs CR-V — RAV4 or CR-V — which used compact SUV is the better buy?
What should a used buyer know about the 2025 RAV4?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Having sold over 15 million units worldwide as of 2025, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV of all time. The car is credited with popularizing compact crossover automobiles, often credited as the first modern compact crossover SUV. In February 2025, the RAV4 replaced the Ford F-150 as the best-selling car in the United States, after nearly four decades of the latter's reign. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 180.7 in, width 72.8 in, height 66.9 in, and wheelbase 105.9 in, with curb weight around 3489.9 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD; 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD.
- 3 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 105.9 in
- Curb weight about 3489.9 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 219 hp, 163 lb-ft, 40 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
219 hp
Torque
163 lb-ft
Combined MPG
40 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (40 mpg combined (hybrid)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,050
5-year energy
$5,250
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Based on
- 40 mpg combined (hybrid)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L Hybrid I4
- Aspiration
- Hybrid
- Transmission
- eCVT
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electrification
- Hybrid
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 180.7 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 66.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
- Ground clearance
- 8.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3489.9 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Cargo (seats up)
- 37.6 cu ft
- Cargo (seats folded)
- 69.8 cu ft
- Towing
- 1750 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 41
- Highway MPG
- 38
- Combined MPG
- 40
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | XLE Hybrid | LE (gas) |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 219 hp | 203 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| City MPG | 41 | 27 |
| Highway MPG | 38 | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 40 | 30 |
| Engine | 2.5L Hybrid I4 | 2.5L Inline-4 |
| Transmission | eCVT | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Towing | 1750 lb | 3500 lb |
| Cargo | 37.6 cu ft | 37.6 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.4 in |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203 | 184 | — | 30 | AWD | |
| 219 | 163 | — | 40 | AWD | |
| 302 | 247 | 5.5s | — | AWD |