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Toyota RAV4 IV faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

2 known faults

Diesel 2.2 D-4D 150

  1. EGR cooler leak (2015-2018 diesel recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    Toyota recalled in Europe around 122,000 diesel Auris, Avensis, RAV4 and Verso: the EGR cooler can leak internally and the coolant mixes with soot to form incandescent deposits in the cooler and the intake manifold. This can reduce power, light the engine warning light and, very rarely, melt the manifold, a fire risk that cannot be ruled out. The RAV4s concerned are those built between June 2015 and May 2018 (Toyota code 21SMD-029); sources differ slightly on the production dates.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    Diesel 2.2 D-4D 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Oil consumption on the 2.2 D-4D 150

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    In the reviews published on Fiches-auto for the 2013-2019 RAV4, oil consumption is the most reported fault, which Autolisa's guide also notes for this generation. These are owner accounts, from a small sample, and some owners have had no problems at all.

    Versions
    Diesel 2.2 D-4D 150
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

No recurring fault documented for: Essence 2.0 151, Diesel 2.0 D-4D 124, Hybride 197.

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