XA40 (4th generation) · Compact crossover SUV
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
Every maintenance specification shared across the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation.
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2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 maintenance guides
Oil & filter
Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval
Battery
BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded
Tires & wheels
Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque
Wiper blades
Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths
Air & cabin filters
Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals
Bulbs
Headlight, fog and marker bulb types
Fluids
Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities
Service schedule
What's actually due at every mileage interval
Problems & reliability
Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid
Oil light reset
Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools
Key fob battery
Which coin cell the remote takes
Specs
Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy
Which engines came in the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 2013–2018 | LE, XLE, Limited; SE and Platinum (2016–2018) | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt |
| 2.5L Hybrid (2AR-FXE, 2016–2018, AWD-i) | 2016–2018 | Hybrid XLE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid Limited (all AWD-i) | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt |
Year-by-year changes
- 2013Generation launch: side-hinged door replaced by a liftgate, V6 and spare-on-tailgate dropped, 6-speed automatic replaces the 4-speed
- 2014Light running update: revised Entune audio system; XLE gains upgraded connectivity, Limited gets standard navigation
- 2015Blizzard Pearl Premium Package added, with unique 18-in machined-finish alloy wheels
- 2016Facelift: new fascias and headlights (9005 low beams replaced by 9012/HIR2 or LED), SE trim added, RAV4 Hybrid (2AR-FXE, AWD-i) joins the lineup
- 2017Toyota Safety Sense P (pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure) becomes standard; Platinum trim added
- 2018Final year of the XA40; carryover mechanicals
Model years in this generation
Year pages cover what changed that year, the engines offered, and the problems documented against it. For the full nameplate history, see the Toyota RAV4 guide.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013–2026
- NHTSA recall 23V-734, 12V battery hold-down (Part 573 report)
- RAV4World, 2013–2015 torque converter shudder warranty extension (T-SB-0023-15 / ZH1)
- Toyota parts, 87139-07020 cabin air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- Toyota parts, 17801-37021 hybrid air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid EPA ratings
- Motivx Tools, 2009–2018 RAV4 oil change guide (0W-20, 4.6 qt)