2020 Toyota RAV4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 649 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2020 Toyota RAV4

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

649

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Toyota RAV4 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available…

NHTSA #20V682000

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number…

NHTSA #20V734000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling

A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact…

NHTSA #20V064000

🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System

A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371….

NHTSA #20V373000

🔧 Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Arm

If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371….

NHTSA #20V286000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters…

NHTSA #23V865000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Toyota RAV4

Based on 649 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

123

Electrical System

112

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/propulsion System

Structure

Air Bags

Power Train

Steering

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Toyota RAV4 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019, 2020 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 6 recall campaigns and 649 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have?

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 are: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 safe to buy?

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Toyota RAV4 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota RAV4 are: 2022, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019, 2020.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.