2020 Model Year

Toyota RAV4

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
601
Recalls
3
Crashes
16
Severe
31

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V734000 Nov 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V373000 Jun 2020

Other

No consequence data available

20V286000 May 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Aug 2026

I am writing to formally report a significant structural failure regarding the power liftgate system on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE. Recently, the...

SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof....

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a structural failure of the rear liftgate hinges on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE. The liftgate began opening and c...

Structure
Jan 2026

Rear hatch were repaired new actuators but still malfunctioning now hinges are defective dealer won't honor extended warranty suggest take to body sho...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2026

When trying to start my vehicle this morning, the car was having a noticeable issue the minute I turned on the vehicle. It was making some weird noise...

Engine
Dec 2025

Engine light shows on in dash. Stopped to fuel up Car stalled, would not restart Diagnosed fuel pump No prior history of engine issue

Structure
Dec 2025

The hinges for the rear door/hatch broke. The door became unaligned and would not close and I had to drive my vehicle to a repair shop with the rear d...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Dec 2025

at only 55k miles my 2020 toyota rav4 has shown an “engine maintenance required” sign. not to be mistaken with general maintenance. apparently this is...

Engine
Dec 2025

The coolant bypass valve has been failed prematurely therefor engine heat up and there is a warning on my dashboard that say "engine maintenance requi...

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

The paint on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 (Blueprint color) is peeling and deteriorating prematurely, on the hood. The vehicle has been properly maintained an...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 601 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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