2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
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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
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The 2025 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE is a 302-hp 2.5-liter with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive. It starts at $47,735 MSRP and is rated at 38 mpg combined.
It makes 302 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (38 mpg combined).
The RAV4 Prime measures 180.9 inches long on a 105.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,300 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $47,735 |
| MSRP with Destination | $49,130 |
| Destination Charge | $1,395 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter Dynamic Force 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle PHEV, DOHC 16-valve Dual VVT-i, D-4S Dual Injection |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 302 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Injection Type | D-4S Dual Injection EFI (direct + port) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Electronic On-Demand AWD (separate rear electric motor) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode |
| Final Drive | 10.781 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 40 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 38 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane or higher |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Sport-tuned multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 12.4 in. with integrated regenerative braking |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 19-in. 5-spoke painted and machined sport alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/55R19 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 235/55R19 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 63.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 19.5° |
| Departure Angle | 21.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 33.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,300 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) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 22, 2026 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 RAV 4 vehicles. The front seat brackets for the seat rails may be welded improperly.
Consequence: Improperly welded seat brackets can prevent the seat from adequately restraining an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the seat bracket welds as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB09 and 26TA09.
NHTSA campaign 26V256000
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
Sep 11, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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.
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) 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. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V595000
90 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4
Owner Complaints
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota RAV4 (9 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 24 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 |
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 2025 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.