Toyota · 2016
2016 Toyota RAV4
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 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 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | 349 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 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 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 requiremen
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-ri
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)
300 complaints filed by owners for this model year (43 involving a crash, 22 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 2016 Toyota RAV4?
EPA figures for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Owners have filed 300 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Toyota RAV4 (2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD) 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.