The 2026 Toyota RAV4 window sticker reads 43 mpg combined (47 city, 40 highway) for the 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid. NHTSA gives the 2025 RAV4 5 stars overall, and a used 2026 asks about $45,000 today.
The Toyota RAV4 window sticker — build, options & years
The Toyota RAV4 ran from 1996–2026 across 8 generations (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001–2005, 2006–2012, 2013–2025, 2026–2027).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Toyota RAV4 VIN decoder.
What the Toyota RAV4 sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 RAV4:
The label also prints an estimated $1,450 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 348 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2026) the best RAV4 version ranks #1 of 57 on combined MPG.
How the RAV4's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1996 to 2026:
Combined went from 24 mpg in 1996 to 43 in 2026. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2025 RAV4:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The RAV4 sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the RAV4 has the best figure of the 3: 43 mpg for its most efficient 2026 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 2026 | — | |
| Honda CR-V | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Tesla Model Y | — | 5★ |
What a used RAV4 sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 843 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 listings | |
| 2025 | 93 listings | |
| 2024 | 76 listings | |
| 2023 | 60 listings | |
| 2022 | 61 listings | |
| 2021 | 81 listings | |
| 2020 | 64 listings | |
| 2019 | 50 listings | |
| 2018 | 85 listings | |
| 2017 | 88 listings | |
| 2016 | 79 listings | |
| 2015 | 95 listings |
A 2026 RAV4 asks a median $45,000 today, a 2015 about $12,995. Full breakdown on the Toyota RAV4 value page.
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RAV4 window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 266 RAV4 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 501 times. The most requested model years are 2026, 2024 and 2025.
Any RAV4 from 1996–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Toyota models: Toyota window stickers.
Other Toyota window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Midsize Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota Corolla | Compact Cars | 52 mpg | |
| Toyota Tacoma | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Toyota Highlander | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Toyota 4-Runner | Special Purpose Vehicles | 23 mpg | |
| Toyota Tundra | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 22 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Toyota RAV4
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every RAV4, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Toyota RAV4 all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Toyota RAV4 window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 43 mpg combined, #1 of 57 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $1,450 a year.
What safety rating is on the Toyota RAV4 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2025 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the RAV4 sticker show better MPG than the Jeep Wrangler?
Yes: the most efficient 2026 RAV4 reads 43 mpg combined, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler 21.
Which Toyota RAV4 years do people look up most?
2026, with 89 of the 266 RAV4 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2024 and 2025.
What is a used Toyota RAV4 worth now?
A 2026 asks a median $45,000 and a 2015 about $12,995, across 843 live listings. More on the Toyota RAV4 value page.
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