Toyota RAV4 Block Heater Guide
1997–2026
Canada's best-selling SUV. Toyota Canada offers a genuine block heater as a dealer accessory for the 2.5L; aftermarket cartridge-style elements fit as well. Hybrid RAV4s still benefit — the gas engine does the cold-weather work.
Factory availability
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada
Cord location
Dealer installs typically route the cord through the grille.
Toyota RAV4engines & block heater part numbers
Engine list built from Natural Resources Canada model-year data; part numbers cross-referenced against the Zerostart / Phillips & Temro and Kat's application guides. Always confirm displacement and model year before ordering.
| Engine | Years | Zerostart kit | Cord | Kat's heater | Install location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 1997–2003 | 3100098(35 MM bore) | 3600006 | 11813+ cord 28813 | 2ND RR(9 o'clock position) |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 2004–2008 | 3100154(Cartridge bore) | 3600150 | 11813+ cord 28813 | LR |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2006–2012 | — | — | 11813+ cord 28813 | — |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2009–2026 | — | — | 11813+ cord 28813 | — |
Zerostart part numbers: 31/35-prefix = heater kit, 36-prefix = detachable cordset. Kat's: 11xxx = heater element, 28xxx = cordset, 24xxx = pad heater. Install location codes are from the manufacturer's guide (LF = left front of block, RR = right rear, etc.); "position" is the element's clock orientation during install.
First: check whether you already have one
In Canada, block heaters are frequently installed at the port, the dealer, or by a previous owner — and then forgotten. Look for a two- or three-prong plug on a black cord near the grille, bumper, or tow hooks, sometimes still zip-tied from the factory. If you find one, test it before winter with our 5-minute multimeter test.
If you need one installed
A frost plug (cartridge) block heater for the Toyota RAV4 typically runs $40–$120 CAD for the part, plus shop installation. See installation costs in your city — and book in October, before the first cold snap fills every shop calendar in the Prairies.
FAQ
Does the Toyota RAV4 come with a block heater?
Dealer-installed accessory in Canada. Check behind the grille for a coiled cord before buying anything — many Canadian-market vehicles have a heater installed that the owner never knew about.
What block heater fits a Toyota RAV4?
The recommended setup is a frost plug (cartridge) block heater (typically 400 W). Canada's best-selling SUV. Toyota Canada offers a genuine block heater as a dealer accessory for the 2.5L; aftermarket cartridge-style elements fit as well. Hybrid RAV4s still benefit — the gas engine does the cold-weather work.
What is the block heater part number for a Toyota RAV4?
2L 4-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100098 with cord 3600006 (Kat's 11813); 2.4L 4-cyl: Zerostart kit 3100154 with cord 3600150 (Kat's 11813); 3.5L 6-cyl: Kat's heater 11813 with cord 28813; 2.5L 4-cyl: Kat's heater 11813 with cord 28813. Confirm displacement and model year against the fitment table before ordering.
Where is the block heater cord on a Toyota RAV4?
Dealer installs typically route the cord through the grille.
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