--- title: "2013 Toyota RAV4 Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2013 Toyota RAV4: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013 Toyota RAV4 parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. XA40 (4th generation), 2013-2018, Compact crossover SUV. ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.6 qt | | 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) | ## Specifications for the 2013-2018 RAV4 ### 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). These specifications are shared across every RAV4 of the XA40 (4th generation) generation. See the [2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018) for the full picture, or the [Toyota RAV4 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2013 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 | ## Known problems with the 2013 Toyota RAV4 4 of the 5 issues we track for the 2013-2018 generation are documented against the 2013 model year. ### Torque converter shudder (6-speed automatic) (moderate) 2013-2015 cars can shudder briefly under light throttle between roughly 25 and 50 mph during torque converter flex lock-up. It feels like driving over rumble strips. Toyota issued TSB T-SB-0023-15 and a warranty extension (ZH1) giving secondary coverage of 8 years / 150,000 miles from first use: the fix is an ECM reflash and, if the shudder persists, a new torque converter. TSB T-SB-0023-15; Toyota warranty extension ZH1. Typical cost: Free under warranty extension ZH1 (8 yr / 150k mi); $2,000-$3,500 for a torque converter outside coverage. ### 12V battery hold-down fire risk (recall) (major) Toyota recalled 1.85 million 2013-2018 RAV4s in November 2023 because the original battery hold-down clamp may not secure replacement 12V batteries that have a smaller top. An unsecured battery can shift during hard cornering, short the positive terminal, and start a fire, the trigger for NHTSA's investigation into RAV4 fires. Dealers install an improved hold-down, tray, and terminal cover free. NHTSA 23V-734 (Toyota 23TB13/23TA13). Typical cost: Free under recall. ### 2AR-FE water pump coolant seep (moderate) The mechanical water pump on the 2.5L can weep coolant from its weep hole/seal, leaving pink crust or a slow drip at the front of the engine. Failures are gradual, watch the reservoir level between services. Replacement is a straightforward bolt-on repair. Typical cost: $300-$650 parts and labor. ### Entune infotainment freezes and Bluetooth dropouts (minor) First-generation Entune head units are slow, occasionally freeze, and drop Bluetooth pairings. Software updates and resets help; persistent failures push owners to aftermarket units. Annoying but harmless. Typical cost: $0 (reset/update) - $400+ (aftermarket head unit). 1 more issue is reported in other 2013-2018 years: Hybrid 12V auxiliary battery early failure (2016-2018 (hybrid)). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Toyota RAV4 problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2013 RAV4? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | LE, XLE, Limited; SE and Platinum (2016-2018) | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt | ## About the Toyota RAV4 The Toyota RAV4 is the best-selling non-truck vehicle in America, and the 2013-2025 span covers two generations with very different personalities. 5L 2AR-FE with a 6-speed automatic and 0W-20 oil. Cheap to run, with one big documented weak spot: torque converter shudder on 2013-2015 cars, which Toyota covered under an extended warranty (TSB T-SB-0023-15). A 2AR-FXE hybrid joined for 2016. 5L Dynamic Force engine (0W-16 oil), an 8-speed automatic, a 219-hp hybrid that became the volume seller, and the 302-hp RAV4 Prime plug-in from 2021. Early XA50s sit on a long service-campaign list, the Denso fuel pump recall (20V-012/20V-682) and the notorious coolant bypass valve leak, now covered by Customer Support Program 24TE04. Batteries changed a lot across the years: Group 35 on the XA40, DIN-format Group 47/H5 then 48/H6 EFB on XA50 gas models, an LN1 AGM under the hood of XA50 hybrids, and an LN2 in the cargo area of the Prime. 3, lug torque stays 76 ft-lbs, the smart-key fob takes a CR2032, and maintenance follows Toyota's usual rhythm: 10,000-mile synthetic oil changes, 30,000-mile air and cabin filters, coolant at 100k then every 50k, and iridium plugs at 120k. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Toyota RAV4 guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4). ## Other Toyota RAV4 years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2014) Data confidence for this generation: Verified. ## 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.