This page lists 69 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, across 9 part types, covering both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. 58 parts of the 69 listed are CV Axle (40 parts), Gear Oil (13 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (5 parts). The other 6 part types cover the remaining 11 parts.
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 was sold with both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 59 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
17 brands supply drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, led by GSP (17 parts), TRAKMOTIVE (17 parts) and VALVOLINE (8 parts), plus 14 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. 12 parts have it, including SKF 14632 (Axle Shaft Seal) and APWI TO8451 (CV Axle). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
4WD Actuator
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACKOJA Fits: 2.5L L4 | A701032 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | All-Wheel-Drive Couplingwith OE No. 4130342023 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the actuators that engage four-wheel drive at the transfer case or axle. Typical signs include a door or range that will not move, or a click with no motion. Confirm the command signal before replacing the actuator — a failed module looks the same.
This group shows a single part: ACKOJA A701032.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKF Popular Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | 14632 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | 711096 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | SL260456 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | SL260534 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | SL260535 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
5 Axle Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, from TIMKEN, SKF and NATIONAL. SKF 14632 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2021 RAV4.
Part numbers include SKF 14632, NATIONAL 711096 and TIMKEN SL260456, among others listed above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APWI Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO8451 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69122 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV69223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftUSA Built | View on Amazon |
| GSP Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV69224 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightUSA Built | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN18156 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN18151 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO8432 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86027 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO8496 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Leftwithout Plug-In Hybrid | View on Amazon |
| APWI Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO8501 | 🇺🇸 US | Front Rightwithout Plug-In Hybrid | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69282 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear RightAdventure or Limited or TRD Off-Road | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69152 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearLE Model or XLE Model or XLE Premium | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | NCV69169 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear LeftAdventure or Limited or TRD Off-Road | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69151 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69131 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69150 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69298 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69281 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69130 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 | NCV69219 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV69157 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Right | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV69191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front LeftFor vehicle built in Japan | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | NCV69190 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightFor vehicle built in Japan | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN18291 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.5L L4 | TN18194 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front RightAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86013 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearAWD | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86108 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86009 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86015 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86017 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 | TO86010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Rightwithout Plug-In Hybrid | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Left | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear RightFor vehicle built in Japan | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86032 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | TO86028 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | AAR Joint Design | View on Amazon |
This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.
40 CV Axle parts are listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, from GSP, TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH and 1 other brand. APWI TO8451 carries the "Popular" badge. The notes list position, dimensions and spec qualifiers wherever the manufacturer distinguishes between variants.
CV Axle Support Bearing Bracket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | TO5013 | 🇺🇸 US | Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the brackets that mount the CV Axle Support Bearing. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners.
This group shows a single part: TRAKMOTIVE TO5013.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | 1033196 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front OuterFor vehicle built in Japan | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
One part is listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — BECK/ARNLEY 1033196.
Differential Pinion Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: 2.5L L4 | SL260403 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | RearLE Model or XLE Model or XLE Premium | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — TIMKEN SL260403.
Gear Oil
ATF 64
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENTOSIN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 1058113 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 1 LiterATF64 or ATF44 | View on Amazon |
| PENTOSIN Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 1058215 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 5 LitersATF64 or ATF44 | View on Amazon |
Dexron
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 109243 | 🇺🇸 US | Container Type: Plastic Container | View on Amazon |
Multi-Vehicle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | VV3246 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 11255 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | LOW VISCOSITY SYNTHETIC MULTI-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID1 qt | View on Amazon |
| LUCAS OIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 18037 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Low Viscosity Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid6 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| MOBIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 126505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle ATF | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 773775 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 881051 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.5L L4 | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 899179 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Extended Protection Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
13 Gear Oil parts are listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, from VALVOLINE, PENTOSIN, LUCAS OIL and 3 other brands. ACDELCO 109243 carries the "Popular" badge.
The ATF 64 section lists 2 options from PENTOSIN — grouped under the catalog's "ATF 64" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PENTOSIN 1058113 is listed in this group.
In the Dexron grade, ACDELCO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Dexron" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 109243.
In the Multi-Vehicle grade, VALVOLINE, LUCAS OIL and MOBIL supply 6 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV3246.
4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Transfer Case Fluid
Multi-Vehicle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 126505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Multi-Vehicle ATF | View on Amazon |
SAE 75W-90
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEMITSU Fits: 2.5L L4 | 30305024750 | 🇺🇸 US | 75W90 Racing Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 915052 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 2.5L L4 | 915053 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for the transfer case. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
5 Transfer Case Fluid parts are listed for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, from IDEMITSU, VALVOLINE and MOBIL.
Multi-Vehicle: 1 part, from MOBIL. A representative part number is MOBIL 126505.
In the SAE 75W-90 grade, IDEMITSU supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "SAE 75W-90" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is IDEMITSU 30305024750.
3 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include MOBIL 126505 and IDEMITSU 30305024750, among others listed above.
Viscous Coupler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | 926960 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| SKP Fits: all 2021 RAV4 engines | SK404029 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | AWDAdventure or LE Model or Limited or TRD Off-Road or XLE Model or XLE Premium | View on Amazon |
This table covers the viscous couplers in the AWD driveline.
2 Viscous Coupler parts for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 come from 2 brands — DORMAN and SKP. Every part fits both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS.
Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926960 and SKP SK404029.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 Toyota RAV4
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Gear Oil .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 Toyota RAV4?
Our catalog currently lists 69 drivetrain parts for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 across 9 subcategories and 17 brands, covering both the 2.5L L4 and the 2.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2021 Toyota RAV4 engines?
Some do. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 59 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 Toyota RAV4?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Toyota RAV4 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Toyota RAV4?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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