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Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD Safety Rating (2019-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2019-20 Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD, a small SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2019-20 Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 20 per million registered vehicle years against a small SUVs average of 42.6, which is 53% below the class average. That places it #68 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 61.9/100.
What the Toyota RAV4 hybrid death rate means
At 20 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD beats the small SUVs average of 42.6 by 53%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 40, so even the pessimistic end of the range is no worse than the class average.
The other-driver death rate of 16 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Toyota RAV4 hybrid. It is no higher than the Toyota RAV4 hybrid's own driver death rate. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest small SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD highlighted. It ranks 5 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota C-HR at a death rate of 2.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota C-HR | 2018-20 | 2 (0 to 7) | 79.4 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda CR-V 4WD | 2020 | 14 (0 to 36) | 66.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 2019-20 | 17 (0 to 39) | 63.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD | 2019-20 | 19 (0 to 37) | 62.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD (this page) | 2019-20 | 20 (0 to 40) | 61.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Compass 2WD | 2017-20 | 27 (6 to 48) | 52.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 4WD | 2017-20 | 28 (3 to 53) | 50.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Equinox 4WD | 2020 | 30 (0 to 62) | 48.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Subaru Forester | 2019-20 | 30 (13 to 48) | 48.6 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for small SUVs: 42.6 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2019)
ANCAP (2019)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
6 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, steering, suspension, engine and engine cooling.
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Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026.
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Air bags: frontal
Risk: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.
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Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020.
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Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm
Risk: If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020.
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 20 per million registered vehicle years for the 2019-20 Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD, 53% below the class average (42.6 for small SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 61.9 out of 100 and rank #68 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD driver death rate?
20 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 40. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Toyota RAV4 hybrid died at a rate of 16 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2019-20 models.
How does the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD compare with other small SUVs?
The small SUVs class averages 42.6 driver deaths per million; the Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD sits at 20. Among the 9 small SUVs compared above it ranks 5 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota C-HR with a death rate of 2.