2020 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Engine (180), Unknown Or Other (120), Electrical System (119).
Key takeaways
- 634 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 | 120 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 119 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 90 | 14% |
| Structure | 60 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 55 | 9% |
| Power Train | 38 | 6% |
| Steering | 27 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-14
While driving on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden loss of engine power and went into a low-power/vapor lock state due to severe fuel starvation. This created a major safety hazard by stranding the vehicle on the highway shoulder and exposing occupants to high-speed traffic. Prior to the power loss, there were...
Structure - filed 2026-09-07
cracking, bending, and failing liftgate hinges and struts.
Structure - filed 2026-09-04
The rear liftgate is no longer aligned and does not sit evenly when closed. After noticing the uneven fit, I inspected the liftgate hinges and found that both metal hinge brackets appear to be cracking and splitting at their mounting points. There were no warning lights or messages before the problem appeared. I am con...
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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.