Fitment on this 2021 Toyota RAV4 manual is fixed at the year, engine and trim, so whether the vehicle carries the 2.5L gas four (A25A-FKS) or the hybrid version of that same engine (A25A-FXS), the torque values, clearances and service sequences it gives are the ones Toyota published for that exact configuration rather than a number carried over from an adjacent model year.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Adventure
- Hybrid LE
- Hybrid Limited
- Hybrid XLE Premium
- Hybrid XLE
- Hybrid XSE
- LE
- Limited
- TRD Off-Road
- XLE Premium
- XLE
Known issues on the 2021 RAV4. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it falls in the air bag system: the occupant classification sensor, where an air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. That campaign, 23V865000, covers a group of 2020-2021 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, the RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid among them. The record beyond that single recall runs far longer, with 496 owner complaints logged for the year and 228 technical service bulletins issued by Toyota.
Whether the job is verifying an occupant classification fault, a hybrid-system check on a Hybrid XSE or a routine interval on a TRD Off-Road, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2021 RAV4.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4,
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safet
Some customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
Some 2018 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
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
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyotas New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers ownership experience. Toyot
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be d
Showing the 8 most recent of 228 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
While accelerating ~6ft from a complete stop, a minor collision occurred affecting the front right headlight. The air-ba
The contact owned a 2021 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated while driving 65 mph and attempting to merge into the next lane
The knee airbag deployed during a collision and caused devastating shin injuries. The muscle and skin was ripped off the
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) ho
I was at a complete stop and was rear ended. The person who hit me was going over 45mph, and the impact caused me to hit
Showing the 5 most serious of 382 complaints filed with NHTSA.
