NiMH
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2016-2018 (AVA44) Hybrid Battery
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2016-2018 (AVA44) Hybrid Battery is the high voltage battery in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2016-2018).
Specifications
| Chemistry | NiMH |
|---|---|
| Cell format | prismatic |
| Nominal voltage | 244.8 V |
| Modules | 34 |
| Module voltage | 7.2 V |
| Cooling | air-cooled; battery cooling blower |
| Location | cabin area under the rear seat |
Cars That Use It
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2016-2018 AVA42/AVA44, 2AR-FXE AWD Run the checklist
What Goes Wrong
Reported failures, each from a source listed below, as of October 7, 2026.
- Toyota service bulletin T-SB-0074-20 (August 2020) covers 2016-2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles that store DTC P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 because dust or debris has built up in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter; when those codes are present the bulletin's procedure calls for replacing the HV battery and cleaning the cooling fan and filter. (static.nhtsa.gov: MC-10179698-9999.pdf, 2026-10-07)
Symptoms
- Toyota service bulletin T-SB-0074-20 describes the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) coming on with DTC P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored on 2016-2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles when the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter is clogged with dust or debris. (static.nhtsa.gov: MC-10179698-9999.pdf, 2026-10-07)
Same Electrical Spec
These packs share this one's chemistry, voltage and module count. That is a spec match only. It does not mean the parts fit each other, so check with a technician.
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007-2011 (XV40/AHV40) Hybrid Battery
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012-2017 (XV50/AVV50) Hybrid Battery
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2018-2024 (XV70/AXVH71) NiMH Hybrid Battery
- Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-2025 (AXAH54) NiMH Hybrid Battery
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2013-2018 (AVX40) Hybrid Battery
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid 2019-2022 (AXXH50) Hybrid Battery
Warranty
Toyota's 2016-2018 RAV4 Hybrid Warranty & Maintenance Guides list the hybrid battery under the Toyota Hybrid System Warranty for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. (techinfo.toyota.com: T-MMS-16RAV4HV.pdf, 2026-10-07)
Get This Pack Tested
Do not open it yourself. The pack can hurt you with the car switched off.
Last updated October 7, 2026. Failure and recall notes are as of that date. Spotted a mistake, or speaking for a maker? Report an error.
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