Toyota RAV4, XA50 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota RAV4, XA50 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,9 to 7,4 liters. Service intervals include checking at 30000 miles or 36 months and changing at 60000 miles or 72 months. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2022- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,9 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 2WD (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 2WD (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 4WD (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 4WD (2021- )
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2021-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,9 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid (2021-2021)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,9 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 2WD (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 2WD (2018-2021)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 4WD (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 8/1
RAV4 2.5 4WD (2018-2021)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,4 liter
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota RAV4 XA50 2.5-liter transaxle automatic carries a fluid capacity of 7.4 liters across both 2WD and 4WD configurations for the 2018-2021 model years, a figure that reflects a full system fill rather than a partial drain-and-refill service quantity.
  • The RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid transaxle automatic holds 3.9 liters, a notably smaller capacity compared to the 7.4 liters specified for the non-hybrid 2.5-liter variants, consistent with the more compact transmission architecture used in plug-in hybrid drivetrains.
  • Under normal use conditions, all configurations across the 2.5 2WD, 2.5 4WD, and RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid share a fluid check interval of 30,000 miles or 36 months, rather than a full fluid change at that point.
  • Under severe use conditions, a full fluid change at 60,000 miles or 72 months applies to all listed configurations, including both the 7.4-liter 2WD and 4WD variants and the 3.9-liter RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid.
  • The distinction between a fluid check under normal conditions and a fluid change under severe conditions reflects a common service schedule structure where more demanding operating environments, such as frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, or extreme temperatures, accelerate fluid degradation and warrant replacement rather than inspection alone.
  • The 2.5 2WD and 2.5 4WD configurations share identical capacity and interval specifications for both the 2018-2021 and 2021-onward entries, indicating no change in transaxle fluid service requirements between those two specification groups despite the separate year-range listings.
  • The RAV4 Prime Plug-in Hybrid entries are split between a 2021 single-year entry and a 2022-onward entry, both specifying the same 3.9-liter capacity and identical check and change intervals, showing continuity in fluid service requirements across those model year groups.

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