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Used Toyota RAV4 IV: the buying guide

SUV · 2012–2018 · Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

✓ 15 sources cited · updated on 15 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€423/month
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €19,600

2 known faults

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Toyota RAV4 IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Very well-protected SUV (5 Euro NCAP stars in 2013), offered in petrol, diesel and, from 2016, a 197 hp hybrid. Diesels built between 2015 and 2018 were the subject of a European recall for an EGR cooler leak (risk of fire), and owners of the 150 hp 2.2 D-4D report excessive oil consumption. The hybrid or the petrol version avoid these issues.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€9,500 – €19,600
Monthly cost
€423
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: Essence 2.0 151, Hybride 197.

  • Essence 2.0 151

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Manual · 151 hp · 7.2 L/100 km · 167 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    2.0 petrol with 151 hp, 200 Nm, quoted at 9.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h on the Fiches-auto spec sheet.

  • Diesel 2.0 D-4D 124

    Diesel · Manual · 124 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 D-4D with 124 hp, 310 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox. Fiches-auto reports fragile injectors and a particulate filter that can clog.

  • Diesel 2.2 D-4D 150

    Diesel · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.2 D-4D with 150 hp and 340 Nm, 6-speed gearbox. Concerned by the EGR cooler recall for 2015 to 2018 cars, and by the reports of oil consumption.

  • Hybride 197

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 197 hp · Crit'Air 1

    2.5 Atkinson petrol and electric motor, 197 hp combined, 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 s, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Launched in early 2016; continuously variable gearbox.

Market prices

€9,500 – €19,600

Indicative range: 2012 to 2018, yearly medians of 147 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

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

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

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota RAV4”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€177
Insurance€46
Maintenance€38
Depreciation€162
Total per month€423

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€177

Essence 2.0 151 version: combined consumption of 7.2 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

7.2 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €177

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€46

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€38

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€162

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • On a 2015 to 2018 diesel: have Toyota check, using the serial number, that the EGR cooler recall (code 21SMD-029) has been carried out.
  • On the 2.2 D-4D 150: check the oil and coolant levels, and ask for the invoices for injectors or the particulate filter.
  • Ask for the complete service book.
  • Check that no engine warning light or loss of power appears during the test drive.
  • On the hybrid (2016 and later): check that no hybrid system error message is displayed.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the EGR cooler recall been carried out (2015-2018 diesel)? Do you have the proof?
  • Has any work been done on the injectors or the particulate filter?
  • Has the car consumed oil between services?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Toyota RAV4

V · since 2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€26,700 – €45,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Nissan Qashqai

II · 2014–2021

Buy with care
Price
€9,000 – €18,490
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Renault Kadjar

I · 2015–2022

Buy with care
Price
€9,240 – €17,544
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

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Peugeot 3008

II · 2016–2023

Buy with care
Price
€7,980 – €17,294
Reliability
3/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Toyota RAV4 IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Toyota RAV4 4?

Five stars in the Euro NCAP tests of 2013, on a four-wheel-drive RAV4 2.2 D-4D.

Is there a hybrid RAV4 in this generation?

Yes, a 2.5 Atkinson petrol paired with an electric motor, with 197 hp combined, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, which arrived on the European market in early 2016.

Has the diesel RAV4 been recalled?

Yes: a European recall from 2021 concerns diesels built between 2015 and 2018 for an EGR cooler leak (Toyota code 21SMD-029). Toyota or a dealer can check the serial number.

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