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2014 Toyota RAV4 EV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 RAV4 EV.

Body SUVEngine Electric

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV is an electric SUV built on the standard RAV4 platform, powered solely by an electric motor rather than a gasoline engine. With 188 total owner complaints and seven recalls, its most frequently cited problem area is the electrical system, a notable concern for this early electric model. Within the RAV4 model line’s complaint history covering 2002 through 2014, this 2014 EV’s complaint count sits well above the 2013 model’s low of five complaints but far below the 2002 model’s peak of 555, indicating that while it is not the most problematic year, it still carries above-average reliability risk for its generation.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 356 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 356 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010V020
Fuel filter770240R010 alt 7702442070
Spark plug9091901233
Battery2880036071
Front wiper blades852120R040 alt 852120R050
Serpentine belt90916A2021 alt 9091602668
Thermostat90916A3003 alt 9091603136
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907020

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.5 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Curb weight3527 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.9
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.3
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.1 Pints
Transfer Case Fluid90W-90 · GL-5 · 80W-90

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub215 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.03-1.16 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance356 cca

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle65 ft-lbs / 79 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.00197 in / 0.00591 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.984 in / 0.413 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (read dtcs) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Within the provided federal record, the 2014 model year shows a marked increase in reported issues compared to the 2013 model, with complaints jumping from 5 to 188 and recalls rising from 3 to 7. Although the 2002 and 2003 data reflect higher historical complaint volumes, the 2014 year records the highest number of Technical Service Bulletins at 451 and sustains two investigations, exceeding the single investigation noted in 2013. Top complaint areas for 2014 include the Electrical System with 32 reports, alongside 24 fire complaints and 18 crash complaints, though the data does not specify the root cause for these incidents. This trajectory places the 2014 model at a peak of regulatory and service activity within this specific dataset, contrasting sharply with the quieter 2013 profile. Given the higher recall count and elevated complaint numbers relative to the preceding year, the 2014 model presents more potential risk than the 2013 alternative.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
451
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
188
Owner complaints
18 involved a crash · 24 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 188 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System32
Unknown Or Other22
Power Train16
Structure10
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System,Engine8
Engine8
Steering7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V577000Visibility/WiperReported 18/09/2015

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage…

16V096000Seat Belts:Rear/OtherReported 19/02/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 451 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
21TG012025-06-18Electrical System21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported…
21TG012025-06-18Electrical SystemCampaign Expired - replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…

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