Two 2017 RAV4s can sit side by side in the same bay and want different numbers for the same job. Toyota built the year around a single 2.5L displacement but two powertrains behind it — the gas 2AR-FE and the hybrid 2AR-FXE — so torque values, clearances and diagnostic routines follow the engine and the trim actually in front of you rather than the badge on the tailgate.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 HYBRID DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Hybrid Limited
- Hybrid SE
- Hybrid XLE
- LE
- Limited
- Platinum
- SE
- XLE
Known issues on the 2017 RAV4. Two recalls stand on the federal record for this model year, both filed by regional distributors. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) recalled certain 2017-2019 Toyota vehicles, the RAV4 among them, equipped with factory-installed floor mats, an equipment labeling defect: an incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recalled certain 2017 Toyota vehicles including the RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid over the temporary/emergency spare tire, where a spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended. Beyond those two, owners have filed 406 complaints against the 2017 RAV4 and 126 technical service bulletins have been issued for it.
Whether the job in front of you is a hybrid driveability fault, a spare tire that needs setting to its correct pressure, or one of those 126 bulletins to chase down, the procedure and the figure are Toyota's own for this year and this vehicle.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with facto
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recal
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlande
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of
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 205 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
This vehicle was involved in a T-Bone crash, where the battery came out and the vehicle caught fire. The driver of this
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while his friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, a co
I would like to report my safety concerns from the crash accident. Feb.14 Wednesday I drove my wife’s car 2017 Toyota RA
I WAS BACKING MY CAR UP TO UNLOAD A SHELF AT WORK. I WAS BACKING A SHORT DISTANCE( 15 FT) ON A FLAT SURFACE.THE TAILGATE
While traveling around 40 mph on a roadway another vehicle ran a stop sign approximately 2 feet in front of my vehicle.
Showing the 5 most serious of 304 complaints filed with NHTSA.
