2017 Toyota RAV4 Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 321 owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The EPA rates it 24 to 32 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
321
Crashes / fires reported
34 / 24
EPA combined
24–32 MPG

2017 Toyota RAV4 recalls

  • Electrical SystemNov 1, 2023 · NHTSA 23V734000+

    Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

  • EquipmentJun 28, 2019 · NHTSA 19V503000+

    Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  • TiresMay 2, 2017 · NHTSA 17V295000+

    Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

    Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2017 Toyota RAV4 problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System111
  • Unknown or Other64
  • Service Brakes40
  • Exterior Lighting32
  • Engine32
  • Structure21
  • Air Bags20
  • Power Train16

2017 Toyota RAV4 gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S6)343032$2,000
RAV4 LE/XLE2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)233026$2,450
RAV42.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)232925$2,550
RAV4 AWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)222825$2,550
RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S6)222824$2,700

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Toyota RAV4, most recently for the electrical system (Nov 1, 2023). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2017 Toyota RAV4 problems?

Owners filed 321 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (111), unknown or other (64), service brakes (40).

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 get?

The EPA rates the 2017 Toyota RAV4 at 24 to 32 MPG combined (best version: 34 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.