Toyota RAV4 XA50 buying guide

2019 to now. An XA50 suits a family that wants a modern, frugal SUV, especially the hybrid, and checks the AWD cable and recall records.

Big jobs

Rear motor high voltage cable (AWD hybrid). Corrosion of the high voltage cable and connector to the rear motor on AWD hybrids is reported, with more risk for cars driven near the sea or in heavy mud.

Roof rail clip leaks (2019 to 2021). Early cars had a known issue with roof rail clips letting water in.

Hybrid battery cooling intake. The cooling intake for the hybrid battery can get caked in dust or dog hair, which suggests the battery has run hot.
Brake booster pump (2019 builds). The brake booster pump may stop working on some cars built between 26 April and 3 June 2019, which makes the brake pedal harder to press.
Lower front suspension arms (late 2019 builds). Cracks were found in the lower front suspension arms of some cars built between 25 September and 25 October 2019.
Bluetooth and infotainment (2019 to 2021). Bluetooth on earlier cars can be fussy, and Toyota released firmware updates for it.

Is it the 2.0, 2.5 petrol or hybrid, and is it AWD?
On an AWD hybrid, has the rear motor cable connector been checked for corrosion?
Has the roof ever leaked?
Have all recalls and service campaigns been done for this VIN?
Does it come with 2 smart keys?

Researched 2026-11-04. General guidance from owner and specialist sources. Check the specific car with an independent inspection.