2015 Toyota RAV4 Specs
The 2015 RAV4 comes with a 176 hp 2.5L four-cylinder and a 6-speed automatic, with front- or all-wheel drive, in LE, XLE and Limited trims. Toyota rates it to tow 1,500 lb, and the EPA rates it at 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.
1 version · 4th gen (XA40) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- Tire size
- P225/65R17
- MPG combined
- 26 mpg
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Recalls #recalls
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Replacement battery may not fit the tray
NHTSA 23V734000 · Nov 1, 2023 · 12-volt battery
Some replacement 12-volt batteries may not sit properly in the tray, so the battery can move, touch the hold-down bracket and short circuit.
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Power steering control unit may fail
NHTSA 15V144000 · Mar 13, 2015 · Electric power steering
A part of the electric power steering control unit may have been damaged during manufacturing, which over time can make the power steering fail.
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Trailer lights may shut off
NHTSA 15V011000 · Jan 16, 2015 · Accessory trailer light module
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling RAV4s built through December 29, 2014 with an accessory trailer light module whose software can wrongly detect a short and turn off the trailer lights.
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Accessories may detach
NHTSA 14V828000 · Dec 30, 2014 · Dealer-installed accessories
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling vehicles with accessories such as running boards whose fasteners may not have been tightened properly, so the accessory can come off the vehicle.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2015 Toyota RAV4?
Toyota specifies 76 lb-ft (103 N·m) for the wheel nuts.
How much can a 2015 RAV4 tow?
1,500 lb for the LE, XLE and Limited.
How big is the gas tank on a 2015 RAV4?
15.9 gallons.
How big is a 2015 RAV4?
179.9 inches long and 72.6 inches wide on a 104.7-inch wheelbase, and 65.4 inches tall without roof rails.
Which owner's manual covers my 2015 RAV4?
Toyota publishes one for vehicles built through September 2014 (OM42A17U) and one for vehicles built from October 2014 (OM42A78U). Their specifications pages give the same oil capacity, tire sizes and 76 lb-ft wheel nut torque.
Sources: 2015 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual, from October 2014 production (OM42A78U), 2015 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual, through September 2014 production (OM42A17U), 2015 Toyota RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2015 Toyota RAV4 brochure (horsepower, torque, trim tires, curb weight, towing, dimensions), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.