2012 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Specifications

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2012
Price :	MSRP: $22,650-28,650 Invoice: $21,175-26,785
Weight :	3360 lbs \| 1524.07 kg
MPG City :	22
MPG Highway :	28

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2500 cc \| 152.6 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	179 HP (131.744 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Sequential Fuel Injection

V 6 \| Twin-cam with Dual VVT-i
Displacement :	3456 cc \| 210.9 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	10.8:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

Transmission:
4 Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.943
2nd Gear :	2.197
3rd Gear :	1.413
4th Gear :	1.020

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 18.5%
2012 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 17.4%

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V123000
Summary	Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims.'
Consequence	An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Remedy	Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	13V014000
Summary	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Consequence	If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy	Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20050728
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V096000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
Consequence	A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20091027
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V577000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Consequence	Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20120323
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V054000
Summary	Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
Consequence	If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has a wheelbase size of 104.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has a length of 181.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has a width of 71.50 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 40.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has legroom of 41.80 inches.

Q: What is the 2012 Toyota RAV4's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2012 Toyota RAV4 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 had an MSRP of $22,650 - $$28,650 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2500 cc | 152.6 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 179 HP (131.744 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 172 Ft-Lbs (233 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 248 Ft-Lbs (336 NM) @ 4700 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2012 Toyota RAV4 had a 4 speed Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable gearbox.