Trim Report

Toyota RAV4 XSE2021

Includes:RAV4|XSE
$16,674
Starting From
3,136
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3,136 active dealer listings as of

Min $16,674
Max $66,489
From $16,674
Fresh

XSE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$13,823
$14K–$45K
1,868 listings74,866 avg miles
Adventure
From$13,850
508 listings|$14K–$40K
EV
From$6,600
14 listings|$7K–$15K
LE
From$3,600
6,468 listings|$4K–$55K
Limited
From$1,700
2,966 listings|$2K–$56K
Platinum
From$13,795
28 listings|$14K–$25K
SE
From$11,444
2,378 listings|$11K–$59K
Sport
From$4,500
90 listings|$5K–$29K
TRD Off-Road
From$19,410
123 listings|$19K–$43K
Woodland Edition
From$32,495
24 listings|$32K–$46K
XLE
From$5,399
8,599 listings|$5K–$78K
XLE Premium
From$999
5,810 listings|$999–$80K
XSE
From$16,674
3,136 listings|$17K–$66K

2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE Pricing

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Where to Find Toyota RAV4 XSE

Location data for all 2021 Toyota RAV4 trims combined

34States

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Toyota RAV4 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Toyota RAV4 trims

Elevated

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 360 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
360
Complaints
45
Crashes
7
Fires
Recall Findings
23V8650002023-20-12
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 360 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Toyota RAV4. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags105
02Unknown Or Other43
03Structure13
04Seats12
05Engine12
360 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Toyota RAV4 trims

28–40mpg combined
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25-41city
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32-38hwy
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$1,100-$1,550/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 returns 28–40 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
RAV4 Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)
40mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
41 city38 hwy~$1,100/yr8/10 Clean
RAV4 Prime 4WD - Automatic (AV-S6)
38mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
40 city36 hwy~$1,150/yr10/10 Clean
RAV4 - Automatic (S8)
30mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average
RAV4 AWD LE - Automatic (S8)
30mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
27 city34 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average
RAV4 AWD - Automatic (S8)
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
27 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD - Automatic (S8)
28mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the XSE Worth It?

Common questions about the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE

How does the XSE compare to other Toyota RAV4 trims?

Every Toyota RAV4 trim targets a different buyer. The 2021 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Toyota RAV4 XSE?

The XSE shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota RAV4 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2021 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota RAV4 XSE?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Toyota RAV4 XSE year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Toyota RAV4 overview compares all years side by side.

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