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Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (81/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2013 81 · 2014 79 · 2016 78 · 2022 77

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

3 complaints · 0 recalls

202576/100
Buy

70 complaints · 3 recalls

202467/100
Caution

162 complaints · 3 recalls

202374/100
Buy

142 complaints · 3 recalls

202277/100
Buy

134 complaints · 1 recalls

202166/100
Caution

375 complaints · 1 recalls

202062/100
Caution

625 complaints · 6 recalls

201961/100
Caution

869 complaints · 7 recalls

201871/100
Buy

328 complaints · 3 recalls

201772/100
Buy

301 complaints · 3 recalls

201678/100
Buy

234 complaints · 3 recalls

201572/100
Buy

302 complaints · 4 recalls

201479/100
Buy

194 complaints · 4 recalls

201381/100
Buybest year

254 complaints · 2 recalls

201264/100
Caution

266 complaints · 5 recalls

201164/100
Caution

287 complaints · 11 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.