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2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid maintenance schedule

The 2022 RAV4 Hybrid is part of the XA50 generation (2019-2026), sold as an SUV. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2022 RAV4 Hybrid needs, and when

Manufacturer rows link to Toyota's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (A25A-FXS)

5,000 for severe duty

10,000 mi / 1 yearIndependent
Engine air filter (A25A-FXS)30,000 mi / 3 yearsIndependent
Cabin air filter (A25A-FXS)15,000 mi / 18 monthsIndependent
Tire rotation (A25A-FXS)5,000 mi / 6 monthsIndependent
Brake fluid (A25A-FXS)Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Engine coolant (A25A-FXS)100,000 mi / 10 yearsIndependent
Transmission fluid (A25A-FXS)

Inspect/Service severe

60,000 mi / 6 yearsIndependent
Spark plugs (A25A-FXS)120,000 mi / 12 yearsIndependent
Serpentine belt (A25A-FXS)Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
Differential and transfer case fluid (AWD)Inspect, replace as neededIndependent
12V battery (A25A-FXS)

Inspect annually

Inspect, replace as neededIndependent

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil
0W-16, 4.8 qt
Coolant
SLLC
Transmission fluid
ATF WS

Powertrains in this generation

  • 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (A25A-FXS), 219 hp, eCVT, AWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2022 RAV4 Hybrid owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Cablegate (HV harness)

high severity

40,000-110,000 mi · $5,110-$6,800 to fix

Corrosion of HV cable

Source: theautopian.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Toyota dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Air bags

NHTSA 22V519000

July 2022

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA 22V239000

April 2022

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Other RAV4 Hybrid model years

XA50 (2019-2026)

20192020202120222023202420252026

XA40 (2016-2018)

201620172018

Shopping new? The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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