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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,511

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023382 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF3 / SRC RF4

12 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: NX 450h 2022 · RAV4 Prime 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the DC-DC converter located under the rear seat could fail. If this happens, the DC-DC converter and nearby parts could overheat.

Why it matters

A DC-DC converter that overheats can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the DC-DC converter. To reduce the safety risk, Toyota recommends not to charge your vehicle while the air temperature is below or expected to drop below 5° C until the recall repairs have been completed.

5,981 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2023035 · manufacturer campaign SRC RE7

2 February 2023

Transport Canada lists: RAV4 Prime 2021

What is wrong

On certain RAV4 Prime models, rapid acceleration could cause the battery voltage to drop suddenly while driving in "EV mode" in cold temperatures. If this happens, the hybrid system could shut down and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the hybrid vehicle control ECU software.

4,545 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2022179 · manufacturer campaign SRC RD6 (Toyota) / SRC RD7 (Lexus)

13 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: LX 600 2022 · NX 300h 2022 · NX 450h 2022 · Highlander 2020–2022 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, the vehicle stability control (VSC) system may not switch on when the ignition is restarted. This can happen if the driver manually turns off the VSC, depresses the brake pedal, and then turns off and restarts the vehicle while continuously depressing the brake pedal. Canadian regulations require the stability control system to be active each time that you start the vehicle.

Why it matters

A stability control system that is switched off could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the skid control ECU software.

41,084 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanCompliance Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020541 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB6

12 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: RAV4 Prime 2021

What is wrong

On certain RAV4 Prime models, the headlight adjustment caps were not properly installed when the vehicle was assembled. As a result, the headlights may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlight adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.

Why it matters

Headlights that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to close the aiming caps on the headlights to prevent horizontal adjustment.

297 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 95% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
44 g/km
Rated range
68 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime at 6 L/100 km combined, emitting 44 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,511 in fuel, producing roughly 2,252 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.