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2013 Toyota Rav 4

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

9.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,914

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2023589 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF8

1 November 2023

Transport Canada lists: Rav 4 2013–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the battery hold-down assembly may not properly secure certain 12 V aftermarket batteries. As a result, the battery could shift positions and cause the positive battery post to contact the hold down bracket. If this happens, there could be a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover.

249,416 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2021723 · manufacturer campaign SRC XC8/XC9 / SRC RC8/RC9 / SRC RD1/RD2

24 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 570 2008, 2011, 2013–2017 · CT 200 2012–2013, 2015–2017 · Es 300 2013–2014, 2016–2018 · Es 350 2007–2018 · and 48 more

What is wrong

This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903

Why it matters

Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.

55,683 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2019420

21 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004–2007 · Terraza 2005–2007 · Escalade 2007–2018 · Equinox 2010–2017 · and 60 more

What is wrong

This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Why it matters

Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

5,327 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanService Campaign Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 76% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
216 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Rav 4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2013 Toyota Rav 4. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Toyota Rav 4 get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Toyota Rav 4 at 9.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 216 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Toyota Rav 4 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,914 in fuel, producing roughly 4,343 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.