Toyota · 2015
2015 Toyota RAV4
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.
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.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 | 344 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
403 complaints filed by owners for this model year (61 involving a crash, 62 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Toyota RAV4?
EPA figures for the 2015 Toyota RAV4 reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota RAV4. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
Owners have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA gave the 2015 Toyota RAV4 (2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.