--- title: "2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Specs" description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4, the XA40 (4th generation), plus what changed year to year." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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, the XA40 (4th generation), Compact crossover SUV. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.6 qt (base engine) | | Battery | Group 35, 490 CCA | | Tire size | 225/65R17 (base trim) | | Wiper blades | 26" / 16" / 10" rear | | Max towing | 1,500 lbs | | Cabin filter | Toyota 87139-07020 (Genuine economy: 87139-YZZ82 / 87139-YZZ08) | ## 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 maintenance guides ### Oil & filter Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil). ### Battery BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/battery). ### Tires & wheels Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/tires). ### Wiper blades Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/wipers). ### Air & cabin filters Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/filters). ### Bulbs Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/bulbs). ### Fluids Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids). ### Service schedule What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/service-schedule). ### Problems & reliability Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/common-problems). ### Oil light reset Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil-reset). ### Key fob battery Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/key-fob-battery). ### Specs Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/specs). ## 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 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Generation launch: side-hinged door replaced by a liftgate, V6 and spare-on-tailgate dropped, 6-speed automatic replaces the 4-speed | | 2014 | Light running update: revised Entune audio system; XLE gains upgraded connectivity, Limited gets standard navigation | | 2015 | Blizzard Pearl Premium Package added, with unique 18-in machined-finish alloy wheels | | 2016 | Facelift: 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 | | 2017 | Toyota Safety Sense P (pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure) becomes standard; Platinum trim added | | 2018 | Final year of the XA40; carryover mechanicals | ## Model years in this generation - [2013 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013) - [2014 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2014) - [2015 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2015) - [2016 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2016) - [2017 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2017) - [2018 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2018) For the full nameplate history, see the [Toyota RAV4 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4). ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/rav4_40u.htm) - [Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013-2026](https://www.toyotaofglendale.com/service/service-parts-tips/rav4-oil-type-capacity/) - [NHTSA recall 23V-734, 12V battery hold-down (Part 573 report)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCLRPT-23V734-5615.PDF) - [RAV4World, 2013-2015 torque converter shudder warranty extension (T-SB-0023-15 / ZH1)](https://www.rav4world.com/threads/2013-2015-rav4-torque-converter-shudder-warranty-extension.311617/) - [Toyota parts, 87139-07020 cabin air filter fitment (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-cabin-air-filter-8713907020) - [Toyota parts, 17801-37021 hybrid air filter fitment (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-1780137021) - [TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/rav4/2016) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2016 RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2016_Toyota_RAV4.shtml) - [Motivx Tools, 2009-2018 RAV4 oil change guide (0W-20, 4.6 qt)](https://www.motivxtools.com/blogs/guides-and-tutorials/2009-2018-toyota-rav4-oil-change-guide) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.