2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
40
MPGe
Highway
36
MPGe
Combined
38
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
600 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr 30 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
36.0
City 32.0 / Hwy 40.0 kWh
Electric Motor
40 and 134 kW AC Induction

EPA-estimated range of 600 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr 30 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 36.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

57.7MPG average+51.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 38 MPG · Owner reported avg: 57.7 MPG

Driving mix: City 30% / Highway 70%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 57.7 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 38 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
40
Hwy
36
Comb
38
Fuel cost: $1,800/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,800

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
72 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
2.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
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

Energy Use (Combined)
36 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
32 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
40 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Toyota RAV4 PRIME SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability13.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
59
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems59 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 59 owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
39
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
11
Speed Control
6
Brakes
4
Lighting
2
Fuel System
2
Steering
1
Power Train
1

2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD problems by category: Electrical System: 39 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 11 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Lighting: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints.

13
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
3
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/27/2026ODI#11727395
On December 29, 2025, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster on my 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime went completely blank upon startup. This failure immediately eliminated my ability to see the speedometer, f…
SteeringFiled: 06/13/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11666840
On the night of [XXX] at approximately [XXX] PM, I was driving from Tracy, California to Lancaster, California via the [XXX]. The freeway had no traffic at the time, and I set my cruise control to mai…
Speed ControlFiled: 08/03/2023CrashODI#11536313
Driver was parking the car in a parking lot at a very slow speed. The car suddenly shot forward at a very high rate of speed, requiring evasive steering from trees and a fence, until the car crashed h…

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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