Toyota · 2023
2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 38 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular Gas and Electricity | 40 | 36 | 38 | 72 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
96 complaints filed by owners for this model year (13 involving a crash, 0 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD?
EPA figures for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD reach 38 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD. 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD?
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD, most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD (2023 Toyota RAV4 PRIME 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.