2022 Toyota RAV4 AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Toyota RAV4 AWD

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City
27
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
33
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
301 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems125 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 125 owner complaints for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, engine and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
31
Engine
24
Steering
17
Structure
16
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Air Bags
10
Power Train
10
Fuel System
9

2022 Toyota RAV4 AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 31 complaints, Engine: 24 complaints, Steering: 17 complaints, Structure: 16 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Air Bags: 10 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Fuel System: 9 complaints.

24
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
19
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/21/2026ODI#11719600
I was driving home in the rain for about 75 minutes and when I arrived in my driveway I saw steam coming from the front grille area. It wasn't due to a high engine coolant temperature so I decided to …
SteeringFiled: 01/25/2024ODI#11567889
Safety issue: "Engine Stopped/Started: Due to Steering Power Low" Yesterday, it was heavy rain. My new 2022 RAV4 shut down and would not start due to the warning sign "Steering Power Low." I restarte…
Other / UnknownFiled: 04/22/2023ODI#11518482
I purchased the car last July. Up to December, the car performed fine. Starting in December when I used the car heater repeatedly due to subzero temperatures, I noticed a burning smell coming from the…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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