--- title: "2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. ## 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule (High confidence) ### 5,000 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 Note: 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. - [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) ## What changed during the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 | 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 | ## 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)](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) ## Other Toyota RAV4 generations - [2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/service-schedule) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/service-schedule). ## More for the 2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/bulbs) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.