2013–2018 XA40 (4th generation)
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 covering every service through 120,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule
High confidence5,000 miles / 6 months
- Rotate tires
- Visual inspection of brakes, fluid levels, wipers
- Top off fluids
10,000 miles / 12 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (0W-20 synthetic)
- All 5,000-mile items
15,000 miles / 18 months
- 5,000-mile items
- Inspect ball joints, dust covers, steering linkage, exhaust
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace cabin air filter
- Inspect drive belts, brake lines, fuel system
- Inspect automatic transmission for leaks
- AWD: inspect rear differential oil
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Repeat 30,000-mile services
- Inspect drive shaft boots and steering gear
100,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace engine coolant (Super Long Life; then every 50,000 mi)
- Inspect water pump
120,000 miles / 144 months
- Replace iridium spark plugs
Severe service (frequent trips under 5 mi, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months.
Which Toyota RAV4 model years does this cover?
These service schedule specifications apply to every Toyota RAV4 built from 2013 through 2018 — the XA40 (4th generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
- 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
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter; Inspect drive belts, brake lines, fuel system; Inspect automatic transmission for leaks; AWD: inspect rear differential oil.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- Repeat 30,000-mile services; Inspect drive shaft boots and steering gear.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- Replace engine coolant (Super Long Life; then every 50,000 mi); Inspect water pump.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- Severe service (frequent trips under 5 mi, dusty roads, heavy idling, towing) halves the oil interval to 5,000 mi / 6 months.
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)