2020 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 640 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Engine (180), Unknown Or Other (121), Electrical System (120).
Key takeaways
- 640 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 180 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 121 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 120 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 90 | 14% |
| Structure | 62 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 9% |
| Power Train | 39 | 6% |
| Steering | 28 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 | 2% |
| Suspension | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced hesitation upon depression of the accelerator pedal. Additionally, while approaching a hill, the vehicle drifted backwards while attempting to accelerate. The failure persisted after several restarts, and se...
Steering,electrical System,vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-27
Vehicle electrical failure when Driving with the automatic start/stop option turned on Vehicle shows a low voltage abnormality that kills all my electrical components including battery, sometimes it happens while driving on the Highway at 70 speed
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-26
On [XXX], my 2020 Toyota RAV4 underwent brake service at an authorized Toyota dealership in New Jersey. The service included replacement of all four brake pads and both front brake rotors. On [XXX], while driving my [XXX] daughter to school, I experienced a sudden and severe loss of braking capability. The driver’s-si...
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More for the 2020 Toyota RAV4
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.