How much oil does a 2019+ RAV4 take?

4.8 quarts of 0W-16 with a filter change for the gas 2.5L; the hybrid takes about 4.6 quarts of the same 0W-16 (confirm against your manual). Pre-2019: 4.6 quarts of 0W-20.

Can I use 0W-20 in my 2019+ RAV4?

Toyota allows 0W-20 if 0W-16 is unavailable, with a return to 0W-16 at the next service. For the hybrid especially, stick with the spec — the engine start-stops constantly and was engineered around the thin oil.

Does the RAV4 hybrid need special oil changes?

Same intervals and nearly the same procedure as gas. The differences: confirm the engine is truly warmed (it shuts off at idle), and remember the inverter coolant loop and rear e-axle fluid exist on their own schedules.

What transmission fluid does the RAV4 use?

Toyota ATF WS everywhere: the 6-speed (2015–2018), the 8-speed (2019+), the hybrid transaxle, and even the hybrid's rear e-axle. Capacities differ — see the table.

2015–2024 Toyota RAV4 Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The 2019–2024 RAV4 2.5L takes 4.8 quarts of 0W-16 oil with a filter change (hybrid: about 4.6 quarts of 0W-16 — confirm in your manual); the 2015–2018 RAV4 takes 4.6 quarts of 0W-20. All years use the Toyota 04152-YZZA1 cartridge filter and a fresh drain plug gasket.

Compiled from Toyota owner's manuals for the 2015–2024 RAV4 — America's best-selling SUV. Like the Camry, the 2019 redesign brought the 0W-16 oil spec with the Dynamic Force engine; earlier trucks stay 0W-20. Hybrid and Prime owners: your engine service is nearly identical to gas, but coolant involves a second (inverter) loop and the AWD rear axle is electric with its own small fluid fill.

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2.5L 4-cyl (A25A-FKS, 2019–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Engine oil — without filter	4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-16 (0W-20 fallback, return to 0W-16)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA1 (cartridge)
Automatic, 8-speed (UA80) — total	7.8 qt (7.4 L) total; service by level-check procedure — Toyota ATF WS
Coolant (engine)	7.3 qt (6.9 L); 7.4 qt (7.0 L) with engine oil cooler — Toyota Super Long Life (pink)
Rear differential (AWD)	0.5 qt (0.5 L); 0.56 qt (0.53 L) torque-vectoring AWD — 75W-85 GL-5 (Toyota LX)
Transfer case (AWD)	0.48 qt (0.45 L); 0.43 qt (0.41 L) torque-vectoring AWD — 75W-85 GL-5 (Toyota LX)

2.5L 4-cyl (2AR-FE, 2015–2018)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.6 qt (4.4 L)
Engine oil — without filter	4.2 qt (4.0 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20 (5W-20 fallback, return to 0W-20)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA1
Automatic, 6-speed (U760F) — total	6.9 qt (6.5 L) total; a drain & refill takes less — set by level check — Toyota ATF WS
Coolant (engine)	7.2 qt (6.8 L) — Toyota Super Long Life (pink)
Rear differential (AWD)	0.5 qt (0.5 L) — 75W-85 GL-5 (Toyota LT)
Transfer case (AWD)	0.48 qt (0.45 L) — 75W-85 GL-5 (Toyota LT)

2.5L Hybrid (A25A-FXS, 2019–2024) & Prime (2021–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.8 qt (4.5 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-16 (ILSAC GF-6B; 0W-20 acceptable once)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA1
Hybrid transaxle (eCVT, P710/P810)	Dealer-procedure service — the hybrid manual defers transaxle quantities to the dealer — Toyota ATF WS
Coolant (engine)	Engine 6.4 qt (6.1 L) + power control unit 1.7 qt (1.6 L) — Toyota pink, two circuits (2022 hybrid manual)
Rear e-axle (AWD hybrid)	≈0.6 qt (0.55 L) — verify in your manual — Toyota ATF WS

Oil drain plug torque: 27 lb-ft (37 N·m) — verify per engine

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Battery group size	35 (gas) / LN1 aux (hybrid) — verify
Wiper blades (driver / passenger / rear)	26" / 16" / 12" (2019+) — verify; 2015–2018 differ
Common factory tire sizes	225/65R17 all years · 235/55R18 (2015–2018) · 225/60R18 · 235/55R19 (2019+, per trim)
Lug nut torque	76 lb-ft (103 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap	Denso iridium, 120k mi · 2015–18: SK16HR11, gap 0.043" · 2019+: FC16HR-Q8, gap 0.031" · never re-gap

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	Every 10,000 mi / 12 mo (5,000 severe)
Tire rotation	Every 5,000 mi
Engine air filter	Every 30,000 mi
Cabin filter	Every 15,000–30,000 mi
Spark plugs	Every 120,000 mi
Coolant	First 100,000 mi, then every 50,000

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Set up

Warm engine, level ground — RAV4 clearance usually means no ramps. Cartridge filter housing faces down at the pan's front on the 2.5L.
2 Drain

14mm plug, fresh aluminum gasket every time. Hybrids: the engine only runs intermittently, so make sure it's actually warm (Maintenance Mode or a short highway drive) before draining.
3 Cartridge filter

64mm cap wrench, replace the element and both O-rings, modest torque on the plastic housing (≈18 lb-ft typical — verify).
4 Refill, verify, reset

Fill per the table, settle, dipstick, leak check. Reset: Settings → Vehicle → Scheduled Maintenance (2019+), or the classic ODO/trip-button hold on earlier clusters.

Common problems on this vehicle

Denso low-pressure fuel pump recall (2019–2020)

2019–2020 RAV4s — about 187,000 of them — are covered by the Denso fuel pump recalls (NHTSA 20V-012, expanded by 20V-682; Toyota campaign 20TA02): a failing in-tank pump can cause rough running, stalling, or a no-start. Run your VIN in our recall tool; the replacement pump is free at any Toyota dealer if the recall is open.

8AT low-speed hesitation (2019)

2019 gas models drew hesitation/lurch complaints when accelerating from a slow roll or rolling stop. Toyota's fix is TSB T-SB-0107-19 — an ECU update plus a shift-relearn procedure — and the change was built into production before the 2020 model year. If your 2019 still lurches between 1st and 2nd, ask for that bulletin by number.

Hybrid fuel tank won't take a full fill (2019–2021)

Many 2019–2021 RAV4 Hybrids stopped accepting fuel several gallons short of the rated tank size — a tank-shape variation Toyota addressed in TSB T-SB-0109-20 (fuel tank and sender replacement) and customer support program 20TE06, which extends coverage to 8 years/100,000 miles. A related class action was settled. If your hybrid clicks off early, the fix is documented and may still be free.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a 2019+ RAV4 take?: 4.8 quarts of 0W-16 with a filter change for the gas 2.5L; the hybrid takes about 4.6 quarts of the same 0W-16 (confirm against your manual). Pre-2019: 4.6 quarts of 0W-20.
Can I use 0W-20 in my 2019+ RAV4?: Toyota allows 0W-20 if 0W-16 is unavailable, with a return to 0W-16 at the next service. For the hybrid especially, stick with the spec — the engine start-stops constantly and was engineered around the thin oil.
Does the RAV4 hybrid need special oil changes?: Same intervals and nearly the same procedure as gas. The differences: confirm the engine is truly warmed (it shuts off at idle), and remember the inverter coolant loop and rear e-axle fluid exist on their own schedules.
What transmission fluid does the RAV4 use?: Toyota ATF WS everywhere: the 6-speed (2015–2018), the 8-speed (2019+), the hybrid transaxle, and even the hybrid's rear e-axle. Capacities differ — see the table.
What's the lug nut torque?: 76 lb-ft in a star pattern.