2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited
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- Photo: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition, front right, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2.5 E-Four Limited XA50 FL Platinum White Pearl Mica (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota RAV4 (XA50) Hybrid (9) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Excel HEV CVT 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Toyota RAV4 Interior by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited is a 219-hp 2.5-liter SUV with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,530 MSRP and is rated at 40 mpg combined.
It makes 219 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 41 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (40 mpg combined).
The RAV4 Hybrid measures 180.9 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,800 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,530 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,865 |
| Destination Charge | $1,335 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder DOHC hybrid (Atkinson cycle, Toyota Hybrid System II) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 219 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft @ 3600–5200 rpm (engine) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with VVT-iE (intake) and VVT-i (exhaust) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.5 x 103.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Injection Type | D-4S Direct & Port Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 41 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 40 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.5 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 23.5 mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.0 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 11.1 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 225/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | 225/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 67 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 63.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 19° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 37.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,800 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.5 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 30, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
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."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 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 2023 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.