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Can you flat tow a Toyota RAV4?
Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the Toyota 2026 RAV4 HV from Jan. 2026 Prod. Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0R032U), p. 213 ↗
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| Version | Automatic | Source |
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| All versions | ✕ No | p. 213 ↗ |
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In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “Do not tow your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground.”
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Toyota RAV4?
No. Toyota does not allow the 2026 Toyota RAV4 to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Toyota's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: Toyota 2026 RAV4 HV from Jan. 2026 Prod. Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0R032U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R032U, PDF modified 2026-01-20; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2025 RAV4 Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0R063U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R063U, PDF modified 2024-09-18; retrieved 2026-09-27). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2024 RAV4 (Canada Prod.) through June 2024 Prod. Owner's Manual USA and Canada Only (OM0R147U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R147U, PDF modified 2024-06-11; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2023 RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R100U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R100U, PDF modified 2024-02-12; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2022 RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R059U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R059U, PDF modified 2021-09-27; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2021 RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R028U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R028U, PDF modified 2020-06-29; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Toyota 2020 RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R024U) (Toyota Motor North America, Publication OM0R024U, PDF modified 2019-07-22; retrieved 2026-09-28). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.