Toyota built the 2018 RAV4 around two closely related 2.5-liter four-cylinders — the gasoline 2AR-FE and the hybrid's 2AR-FXE — and this is the factory service and repair manual written to that model year, so the torque figures, clearances and tightening sequences you work to are Toyota's own for this powertrain rather than a near-match carried over from an adjacent year.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Adventure
- Hybrid LE
- Hybrid Limited
- Hybrid SE
- Hybrid XLE
- LE
- Limited
- Platinum
- SE
- XLE
Known issues on the 2018 RAV4. One recall stands on the federal record for this model year, and it concerns equipment labeling rather than a mechanical fault. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) recalled certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle. Alongside that recall, 430 owner complaints are on record for the year, and Toyota has issued 107 technical service bulletins.
Whether the job sits on the hybrid side of the range or the gasoline car, chasing a fault one of those 107 bulletins already documents, or settling the load-rating question that mat recall raised, the procedure and the figures are Toyota's own for this exact 2018 RAV4.
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
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX4
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a cras
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018.
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 182 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
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Had an accident and the air bags did not deploy on April 08, 2022. Me and my son got injured. The impact was strong, an
Showing the 5 most serious of 330 complaints filed with NHTSA.
