2020 Toyota RAV4: recalls, complaints & known problems
Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.
High caution
Serious warning signs on record for this year — proceed carefully.
6 recalls on record. Recall repairs are free at the dealer — ask if they were done.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV
Air Bags:Frontal
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury d
Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engi
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electr
Most-reported problems
Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:
Which parts of the car owners complain about most:
Engine
179
Electrical System
119
Unknown Or Other
118
Fuel/Propulsion System
89
Structure
58
Air Bags
55
Is 2020 the bad year? Complaints by model year
Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota RAV4 years we track (click a year for its full report):
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.
How reliable is the 2020 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA has 624 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported issues are overheating / coolant problems, stalling / loss of power while driving, no-start / starting problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.