Five generations, 2006–2024. Pick yours.
2018–2024
Illustration — use it to know where to look.
Driver's side footwell, beneath the dashboard, to the left of the steering column above the pedals. The 16-pin OBD-II connector is a white socket positioned near the bonnet release lever. No protective cover — the connector is directly accessible without removing any trim panels. Consistent location across all XA50 RAV4 model years (2018–2024) and all trim levels. Note: The 2019+ RAV4H owners have confirmed via rav4world.com forum that the OBD port does not have a cover on the XA50 generation.
Also on this RAV4
2006–2012
Illustration — use it to know where to look.
RHD (UK): Driver's footwell, to the right of the steering column, in the lower dashboard above the footrest and close to the bonnet release lever. The 16-pin connector faces downward and is exposed with no cover. LHD: Same position mirrored to the left of the steering column, above the footrest near the bonnet release. Consistent across all XA30 trims whether fitted with the standard remote head key or the Smart Key system.
Also on this RAV4
Driver's side footwell, under the dashboard to the left of the steering column, above the dead pedal. The white 16-pin OBD-II connector is visible on the underside of the lower dash panel. No protective cover. Accessible without removing any trim.
Driver's side footwell, under the lower edge of the dashboard to the left of the steering column, above the parking brake release. The white 16-pin OBD-II connector is mounted on a bracket on the underside of the dash. No protective cover. Accessible without removing any trim.
Left-hand drive (US): driver's side, under the dashboard, near the bonnet release lever. A second source, with user photos of 2006-2013 RAV4s (drive side not stated), puts it under the steering wheel to the left, above the footrest near the bonnet release lever. No source says whether every trim is the same.
Questions
Step-by-step add-key and all-keys-lost procedures for every RAV4, which of your tools will do it, and what catches people out.
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