What NHTSA's records show for the 2020 Toyota RAV4: 635 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (180), Electrical System (119), Fuel/Propulsion System (90). 17 complaints mention a crash and 5 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2020 Toyota RAV4 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2020 Toyota RAV4: 635 owner complaints and 6 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (180), Electrical System (119), Fuel/Propulsion System (90). 17 complaints mention a crash and 5 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2020 Toyota RAV4 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns and 635 owner complaints for the 2020 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (180), Electrical System (119), Fuel/Propulsion System (90). The most recent recall (NHTSA #23V865000, December 2023) covers the Air Bags. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
635
Complaints mentioning a crash
17
Complaints mentioning a fire
5
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Engine
180
Electrical System
119
Fuel/Propulsion System
90
Structure
60
Air Bags
55
Power Train
38
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #23V865000 — Air Bags (December 2023): Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry…
NHTSA #20V734000 — Air Bags (November 2020): 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 during a crash, could…
NHTSA #20V682000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (November 2020): 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 RAV4, 2019-2020…
NHTSA #20V373000 — Steering (June 2020): 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 electric power steering…
NHTSA #20V286000 — Suspension (May 2020): Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
NHTSA #20V064000 — Engine and Engine Cooling (February 2020): 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 engine castings may…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.
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