Toyota built the 2016 RAV4 around a 2.5L four in two forms: the gas 2AR-FE and the hybrid 2AR-FXE. Which of the two is under the hood, and which of the six trims the car was built as, decides the torque figures, clearances and service sequences that actually apply to it, since a Hybrid Limited and an LE do not share the same numbers.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Hybrid Limited
- Hybrid XLE
- LE
- Limited
- SE
- XLE
Known issues on the 2016 RAV4. Two recalls sit on federal record for this model year. The first concerns tires: an incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. It was issued by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC and applies to certain 2016 RAV4 units alongside several other Toyota and Scion models. The second came from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing against the hydraulic service brakes and the antilock and traction control system, on certain RAV4s manufactured October 30, 2015 to February 3, 2016, where insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control. Owners have filed 289 complaints against the 2016 RAV4 and Toyota has issued 138 technical service bulletins for it.
Whether the job is a brake fluid pressure check, verifying a load rating against the actual build, or servicing the hybrid drive on a Hybrid XLE or Hybrid Limited, the procedure and the specification are Toyota's own for this 2016 RAV4.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, i
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. 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 256 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owned a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph when they noticed smoke
I was driving on the entrance road to a major highway, and as I approached the curve in the road and pressed on the brak
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PED
TAKATA RECALL, I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR ENDED COLLISION ON A HIGHWAY WHILE STOPPED CAUSING MY CAR TO REAREND THE CAR I
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIV
Showing the 5 most serious of 236 complaints filed with NHTSA.
