--- title: "2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L).. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L).. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.. ## 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 fluid guide (High confidence) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | | Transmission | Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L). | | Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable per spec plate) | | Power steering | None (electric power steering) | | Differential | Gas AWD rear differential: Toyota gear oil, small fill, inspect at 30k services. Hybrid/Prime electric rear drive unit: Toyota WS ATF, ~1.8 qt (1.7 L) per Toyota technical data. | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Toyota RAV4 model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota RAV4 built from 2019 through 2025, the XA50 (5th generation), compact crossover suv (tnga-k platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2019 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019) - [2020 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2020) - [2021 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2021) - [2022 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2022) - [2023 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2023) - [2024 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2024) - [2025 RAV4](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2025) ## What changed during the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2019 | Generation launch on TNGA-K: 8-speed automatic, standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, electronic parking brake, LED headlights on all trims | | 2020 | TRD Off-Road added; fuel-pump recall population ends with this model year | | 2021 | RAV4 Prime plug-in launches (302 hp, 18.1 kWh, ~42 mi EV range); gas models move to the larger Group 48/H6 12V battery around this time; XSE Hybrid added | | 2022 | Adventure and TRD get restyled lighting; SE Hybrid added | | 2023 | Facelift-lite: new multimedia system (8-in or 10.5-in touchscreen) standard, digital cluster on higher trims, Hybrid Woodland Edition added | | 2025 | Final year of the XA50; Prime renamed 'RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.' Towing: 1,500 lbs gas (3,500 lbs Adventure/TRD with tow prep), 1,750 lbs hybrid, 2,500 lbs Prime. Curb weight ranges ~3,370 (gas FWD) to ~4,300 lbs (Prime) | ## 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 take? Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L).. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 use? Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.. ### What brake fluid does a 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 take? DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable per spec plate). ### What differential fluid does a 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 take? Gas AWD rear differential: Toyota gear oil, small fill, inspect at 30k services. Hybrid/Prime electric rear drive unit: Toyota WS ATF, ~1.8 qt (1.7 L) per Toyota technical data.. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/rav4_50u.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 20V-682, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report, includes 2019-2020 RAV4)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-3280.PDF) - [Toyota safety recall 20TA02, fuel pump campaign details (oemdtc)](https://toyota.oemdtc.com/822/safety-recall-20ta02-vehicle-may-stall-during-driving-at-higher-speed-2014-2020-toyota) - [Toyota Customer Support Program 24TE04, flow shut-off valve (coolant bypass) coverage](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/new-customer-support-program-for-coolant-bypass-valve.1792452/) - [Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-17801f0050) - [RAV4World / ToyotaNation, XA50 12V battery sizes (H5 2019-2020, H6 2021+, hybrid LN1)](https://www.rav4world.com/threads/12-volt-battery-replacement.341237/) - [Goodyear fitment, 2021 RAV4 tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Toyota/RAV4/2021) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/rav4/2021) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 RAV4 / RAV4 Prime EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_RAV4.shtml) - [XenonPro, 2019-2021 RAV4 bulb chart (LED headlights, H11 fogs)](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2019-to-2021-toyota-rav4-headlight-bulb-sizes) ## Other Toyota RAV4 generations - [2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/fluids). ## More for the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.