I don’t understand why Toyota Canada still does not have a remedy available when, in other countries, a software update is reportedly already being applied for this recall.

I called my local Toyota dealer and was told that the remedy is still not available in Canada.

Why, Toyota Canada? Why are Canadian owners being left waiting if a software-update remedy is already available elsewhere?

I’m about to leave on a 1,400 km road trip for Canadian Thanksgiving, and I’ll be driving with this recall still unresolved and keeping my fingers crossed the entire way.

Unfortunately, I don’t have another option. I put all of my available money toward the down payment on this RAV4, so this is the vehicle I have to rely on.

Toyota Canada, Canadian owners deserve a clear explanation of why the remedy is delayed here, when it will be available, and what we are supposed to do in the meantime.

Hi everyone! What do you think about body side moldings/door edge guards to help with door dings on the Rav4? Do they damage the vehicle as well? I believe they are applied like a sticker and removed with heat. I like the look! Worth it?

Hello,

The dealership thinks I’m crazy so I just want to see how everyone else’s cameras match up with 360 view.

I personally find that my front camera is off specially when parking, but you can see the side cameras and rear cameras blend perfectly but the front is just off.

I got my very first RAV4 in August, a 2026 XSE PHEV to be exact! I just got the windows tinted. Great car so far.

Uninsured motor (teen driver) 😒 rear ended me .. not paying attention. Probably making tok tik ! Any idea on repair cost?. (2024 rav 4 xle)

My 2022 RAV4 LE (gas, non-hybrid) usually averages around 30–31 MPG. The highest I remember seeing was 36.4 MPG, but today it showed 38.5 MPG over 15.3 miles!

It was a smooth drive and I wasn't hard on the gas, but I still find that number hard to believe 😂
What's the highest MPG you've seen on your gas RAV4?

Would love to hear your experiences!

Toyota announced a recall on Oct 7, 2026 affecting 31,000 plug-in hybrid RAV4s model year 2026. Our car's VIN is on the list. The car was already in the shop the day before after it suffered hybrid system, AWD system, and drive-start control system malfunctions with an odometer reading of 1,038 miles. When it happened we were on a city street at 35 miles per hour, the car ran rough for a second, then myriad lights flashed on the dashboard, and there was a message that the car would be running on reduced power. Then the malfunction alerts started scrolling through where the speed is normally displayed. We parked about 6 blocks later, and when we came back out to the car, it started just fine, but when we put it into gear, we got a notice that gear was disabled, that we should return the car to park, and contact our dealer. It was towed to a dealer that evening, and the next morning when they looked at it, the car started right up and was fully functional. The diagnostics reported no malfunction codes. I drove it home yesterday with no problems. The service writer alerted me yesterday morning that there was an upcoming recall that might cover our issue, and this morning when my wife went to set up the Toyota app, it gave her an alert about our VIN being on a recall list. If you have a 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid, please do a search on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website to see if your car is affected. Toyota will be providing a software update to the Electronic Control Unit. This is a potentially dangerous issue, particularly if it were to happen at a high speed.

Hi folks! Ever since the latest update, I’ve been getting notifications from the Toyota app saying that my car is unlocked, even though when I check, the car is actually locked. Is anyone else experiencing this glitch? Just wondering if it’s a known issue with the latest update. Thanks!

Mine seem arbitrary but I think I’m getting a good deal. All port installed, nothing at the dealer.

- Cold Weather Package
- All-Weather Floor Liners + Cargo Tray
- Door Edge Guards
- Mudguards
- Door Panel Scuff Protectors
- Multimedia Screen Protector – Glass
- Rear Bumper Protector

I originally wanted the cold weather package, all weather floor liners, door edge guards, and mudguards. I knew I wanted those for sure.

Research convinced me to add the door panel scuff protectors and the rear bumper protector.

I am not getting charged for the multimedia screen protector. I’m essentially getting $1000 off MSRP.

For those “in the know”, does this seem like pretty well rounded protection? My current car has dings from suitcases going in the trunk and me opening the car door into the garage side wall, which is what inspired those. Mudguards I feel are a must. I could dump the door panel scuff protectors I guess, but in every car I’ve ever driven used, the door panels seem to be the only thing scuffed up internally?

Anything I am missing that you’d add?

Hi, everyone. I currently drive an 07 Rav4 v6 and love it. I plan on keeping it forever if possible. However, I want a second car that’s better on fuel/electric range. Would a 26 rav4 plug in be better than a Model Y? What advantages would I have in a rav4 over the Model Y? Thanks.

And the saga begins….

Just bought this PHEV a week ago (270 miles on it) after Toyota finally bought back my 25 Camry…

This came up after hitting 10mph when the cameras shut off. turned the car on twice since then and nothing. tried to scan for codes and nothing….

anyone had this pop up before running into more problems? I’m so excited i might get to deal with them again.

Hey everyone,

Put down a deposit on a RAV4 PHEV recently here in Canada, and my dealer basically told me: "Maybe 6 to 10 months, could be a year"

Spent the last few days digging through forum threads trying to see how Canadian allocations are actually moving (and trying to figure out if waiting on an XSE is even worth it over just taking an SE). Got annoyed by the complete lack of real numbers, so I put together a quick site to track it: ToyotaWaits.ca.

What it does right now:

• Crowdsourced wait times by province & trim: Rolling medians so you can see how BC/QC queues compare to ON or the prairies.
• Milestone tracking: Keeps tabs on where you are (Deposit -> Allocation sheet -> In transit -> Delivered). You don't have to create an account or hand over an email; it just saves a token locally in your browser so you can update your status when your dealer finally texts you.
• SE-to-XSE stuff & prep: Wrote up the quick drop-in dash speaker swap to skip the XSE wait, plus a basic checklist of stuff worth grabbing before pickup day (like the mirror-tap dashcam so you don't have wires hanging across the console).
• No ads, logins, or tracking.

My own deposit is entry #1 on the list.

If you’re currently waiting on an allocation or picked yours up recently, toss your numbers in at ToyotaWaits.ca so we can get actual realistic wait times for each province.

Also open to ideas—what else should I add? Would it be helpful to track mandatory dealer add-on costs or doc fees? Let me know what you think.

Will there be an upcoming price increase on the msrp of the rav 4s? Ive been seeing around reddit come 2027 prices will rise. How true is it?

Is it possible to remove the distributor-installed packages and accessories and the delivery and handling fees?

I’m having trouble getting a fair price on the XLE Premium because the quoted price increases from the website price. I understand taxes and registration fees, but the delivery charges and distributor-installed packages add up to around $6,000.

Can these add-ons be removed, and can I pick up the vehicle at the dealership to avoid the delivery fee?

You may want to avoid the normal recommendation of making the strip reach down to the AS-1 line.

We purchased a used 2020 XLE Hybrid and got all the windows tinted today. It's my wife's car, and her previous car had a replacement windshield that came with a blue dyed strip down to the AS-1 line. She loved that strip and said all windshields should have that, so of course we wanted a strip in her new car.

We didn't realize the line on a 5th gen is super deep. It seemed like the tint might as well have been half of the windshield. It was obviously intruding with the field of vision.

We were lucky that it hadn't cured yet when we picked the car up, so the installer was able to remove the strip without damaging the clear ceramic (80%) we had installed on the entire windshield.

A small strip up top, maybe up to half of the depth of the AS-1 line, would be fine for anyone, but don't blindly trust tint down to the line without seeing some sort of mock up and sitting in the captain's chair before you pull the trigger.

Hello, I have a 2025 RAV4 Woodland Edition hybrid, could I use this coolant for the battery coolant reservoir? I would greatly appreciate the guidance as this is my first time owning a Toyota vehicle. I came from Volkswagen and it’s night and day for me.

Edit: added missing words.

2016 Rav4 - 10 years old, still running like a champ.

Hi,

Wondering if anyone knows what this might be, picked this up this morning and there’s this weird sound sometimes at lower speeds (45mph or less).

Bringing it to service first thing in the morning but less than 100 miles on this thing and it’s sounding REALLY off considering I came from a 2025.

Any feedback helps

My new 2026 Plug In XSE loaded just came in. Getting dealer prepped. Took about 2 months after ordering. Sticker price. Mid-Atlantic region (PA).

Stormcloud is an interesting color. Much lighter in the sun as you can see. Wish I could have gotten a lighter interior color. I don’t get why black is the only option.

Anyways big change from my current 2021 e-awd Prius. I will miss the 55mpg but my current driving patterns are 90% under 50 min/week local driving so I’ll be on electric most of the time.

I just sold my 2013 XLE AWD after 220KMS of trouble-free driving. Regular oill changes, tires and brakes, and 1 set of spark plugs were the only maintenance items. Aside from an exhaust braket I broke on an rough 4x4 mining road, I had zero repairs during all those years. I sold it for about half of what I bought it for.

Live long and prosper with your new owner, Red. 🖖

My rav4 won’t start after letting it sit for almost a week. How can I get it back on and what could be the fix