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2021 Toyota Rav 4

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

5

5 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023684 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF9 / SRC RG1

20 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Es 250 2021 · Es 300 2020–2021 · Es 350 2020–2021 · RX 350 2020–2021 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator light would display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the OCS sensor.

99,965 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

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

12 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: NX 450 2022 · Rav 4 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: Rav 4 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: 600 2022 · NX 300 2022 · NX 450 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: Rav 4 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 88% of 220 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
184 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Rav 4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2021 Toyota Rav 4. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Toyota Rav 4 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Toyota Rav 4 at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 184 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Toyota Rav 4 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.