2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
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- Photo: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid facelift front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Icon Tech TSS HEV 4X4 2.5 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5 VVT-i marlingrau-metallic Seitenansicht by Kickaffe (Mario von Berg), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid facelift rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5 VVT-i Innenraum Cockpit Interieur by Kickaffe (Mario von Berg), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited is a 194-hp inline-4 SUV with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $33,610 MSRP and is rated at 33 mpg combined.
It makes 194 horsepower and 152 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 34 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (33 mpg combined).
The RAV4 Hybrid measures 181.1 inches long on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,950 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,610 ($45,514 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,510 ($46,732 *) |
| Destination Charge | $900 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Hybrid Synergy Drive -- 2.5L Atkinson-cycle I4 (150 hp @ 5,700 rpm / 152 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm) + MG2 front drive motor (105 kW / 141 hp, also regen braking) + MGR rear drive motor (50 kW / 67 hp, Electronic On-Demand AWD-i) + MG1 generator/starter; 194 hp Hybrid System Net Horsepower |
| Horsepower | 194 hp |
| Torque | 152 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (gas engine only; no combined-system torque published) rpm |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.9 x 98.0 mm (3.54 x 3.86 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand AWD System with intelligence (AWD-i) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT-i) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 34 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 33 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane or higher - unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone coil spring with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.0 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.91 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.0 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.0 in. |
| Tires Front | P235/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Front Track | 61.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 35.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,950 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 1, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
NHTSA campaign 23V734000
Apr 22, 2016 · TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
NHTSA campaign 16V236000
Apr 7, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
NHTSA campaign 16V198000
17 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID
Owner Complaints
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID (4 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.