Work on a 2014 Toyota RAV4 and the numbers have to match the car in front of you — the 2.5L four-cylinder (2AR-FE) as Toyota built it for 2014. A clearance or a tightening sequence here reads the way Toyota published it for this model year, not the way it was written for the year before or the year after.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- EV
- LE
- Limited
- XLE
Known issues on the 2014 RAV4. Four recalls are on federal record for this vehicle. The first, from Southeast Toyota Distributors, covers 2014-2015 RAV4 along with other Toyota and Scion models, where accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury. The second, also from Southeast Toyota Distributors, is a trailer hitch recall on 2013-2015 RAV4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013 to December 29, 2014 and equipped with an accessory trailer light; on those the system can incorrectly detect an electrical short and turn off the trailer lights. The third covers the electric power assist steering system on 2014-2015 RAV4 vehicles, where an unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash. The fourth covers the 12-volt battery on 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles: certain replacement batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, and a battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Owners have logged 275 complaints against the 2014 RAV4, and 177 technical service bulletins have been issued for it. Each of those systems has a factory diagnostic and repair procedure written for this chassis.
Whether you are chasing a power steering fault, confirming a replacement battery sits square in its tray, or working through a scheduled service interval, the procedure and the figures are Toyota's own, written for this 2014 RAV4.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS,
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began Februa
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 201
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 201
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If t
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit pro
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner l
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Campaign Expired - replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 21TG01 12-VOLT BATTERY SIZE AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION CERTAIN 2013 2018 RAV4
21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Showing the 8 most recent of 372 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
AFTER GETTING T-BONED AT AN INTERSECTION, MY TOYOTA RAV4 IMMEDIATELY CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE
After a minor front end collision, the RAV4 immediately began smoking and caught fire. With a minor accident where the o
ON BUSINESS AND VACATION, COMING FROM LA TO ATLANTA...I WAS DRIVING SPEED LIMIT IN FAR LEFT LANE, ON INTERSTATE, IN LAGR
RAV 4 TRAVELING ON ROADWAY WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK ITS RIGHT FRONT FENDER AND FRONT DOOR IN T-BONE IMPACT. FORCE OF
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER HUSBAND WHO OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS AT
Showing the 5 most serious of 197 complaints filed with NHTSA.
