2015 Toyota RAV4 MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is rated 24 to 26 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Toyota RAV4 · 3 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

26MPG combined

23 city 30 highway

$2,600 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)

Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,600 to $2,800 a year. The electric version offered in 2014 is not listed by EPA for 2015.

Fewer complaints than a typical RAV4 year

The 2015 drew 86 owner complaints in its first three years, against 130 for a typical RAV4 year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.

Years to avoid: 2019; best year: 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every RAV4 year ranked The 2015 RAV4's recalls and problems

Every 2015 RAV4 version

EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.

Version	Combined	City / Hwy	Fuel / year
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: RAV4 (also RAV4 LE/XLE)	26 mpg	23 / 30	$2,600
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: RAV4 AWD	25 mpg	22 / 28	$2,700
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · Limited EPA listing: RAV4 Limited AWD	24 mpg	22 / 28	$2,800

Fuel cost at your prices

EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,579	$215	$12,894
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,682	$224	$13,410
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 6-speed automatic · Limited	$2,794	$233	$13,969

At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.

Toyota RAV4 MPG by model year

The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 24 to 30 mpg (2010 to 2025); 30 since 2019. Hybrid: 32 to 43 mpg (2016 to 2026); highest in 2026.

Best gas version
Best hybrid version

2015: gas 26 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Toyota RAV4 best combined mpg by model year
Model year	Best gas version	Best hybrid version
2010	24	–
2011	24	–
2012	24	–
2013	26	–
2014	26	–
2015	26	–
2016	26	32
2017	26	32
2018	26	32
2019	30	40
2020	30	40
2021	30	40
2022	30	40
2023	30	40
2024	30	39
2025	30	39
2026	–	43

Every RAV4 year's ratings in one table

How the 2015 RAV4 compares

2015 compact SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Honda CR-V Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Mazda CX-5 Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300
Nissan Rogue Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Outback Best: gas	28 mpg	28 mpg	$2,400
Subaru Forester Best: gas	27 mpg	27 mpg	$2,500
Toyota RAV4 This page Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Chevrolet Equinox Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Ford Escape Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
GMC Terrain Best: gas	26 mpg	26 mpg	$2,600
Hyundai Tucson Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Compass Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Jeep Cherokee Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Kia Sportage Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900
Volkswagen Tiguan Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$3,550

2015 RAV4 recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 304 owner complaints for the 2015 RAV4.

Owners most often describe smoke or a burning smell and power steering problems (25 complaints, 8% each), then stalling (20). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 4 to 5 stars, depending on the version.

See the 2015 RAV4 recalls and problems

Questions

Does AWD lower the 2015 Toyota RAV4's gas mileage?

Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 26 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 25 with AWD.

Does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Toyota RAV4 version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 RAV4's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 26 mpg, the same as the year before.

Sources and method

US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.

Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.