2020 Toyota RAV4: Recalls, Complaints and Vehicle Data
Records last imported Oct 31, 2026 · Published · By CarTold Editorial Team
Before you buy a 2020 RAV4
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Recalls vs. other years
6 recall campaigns put the 2020 RAV4 2nd of the six model years we cover (2016–2021), well above the model's typical year (3).
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Where complaints cluster
Complaints are spread out; the most-reported components are engine (123), electrical system (112, of which 1 mentions a crash, 1 a fire and 2 an injury) and fuel/propulsion system (80). Across all 650 reports, 17 describe a crash, 5 a fire and 11 at least one injury.
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Recent reports
46 complaints (7% of the total) were filed in the last 12 months, a slow but steady flow of new reports, most often about the structure (15).
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Changes from 2019
EPA lists the same engines, transmissions and drive types as 2019; five recall campaigns name one of the two years and not the other (air bags, back over prevention and equipment).
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Fuel economy and running cost
Its most efficient version (2.5-litre 4-cylinder hybrid) is rated 40 mpg combined, better than most for the 2020 SUVs we cover (median 25 mpg across 39 other EPA listings); the thirstiest version is rated 27 mpg. At 15,000 miles a year and the national average regular gasoline price of $4.28 (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), fuel would cost about $1,610 a year in the most efficient version and about $2,380 in the thirstiest.
Complaint trends
650 complaints on file with NHTSA, by category.
Top components as NHTSA logged them:
- Engine — 121 complaints (19%)
- Fuel/propulsion system — 80 complaints (12%)
- Unknown or other — 71 complaints (11%)
- Electrical system — 63 complaints (10%)
- Structure — 47 complaints (7%)
- Air bags — 43 complaints (7%)
What owners told NHTSA
Short excerpts from owner reports submitted to NHTSA. They are unverified and describe one vehicle each.
“"Engine Coolant Bypass Valve failed suddenly on highway (Code P2681-15), risking engine overheat and stall. Toyota acknowledged this defect under CSP 24TE04 but refused assistance due to vehicle having 103,660 miles (just past 100k miles).”
“If I don't drive the car for 1 to 2 weeks, the car's 12v is completely drained of power and the care needs to be jumped, otherwise, it will not start. This is consistent.”
“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.”
Recalls
6 campaigns on file. Check a specific car with our VIN recall check.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification
· 23V865000 · 2023-12-20
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Consequence: 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 were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026.
Air bags:frontal
· 20V734000 · 2020-11-25
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
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 have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
· 20V682000 · 2020-11-04
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: 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 starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012.
Steering:electric power assist system
· 20V373000 · 2020-06-24
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 assist.
Consequence: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
· 20V286000 · 2020-05-20
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Consequence: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
· 20V064000 · 2020-02-06
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 …
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 result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Consequence: 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 oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
Investigations
Manufacturer communications
Service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. They are not recalls.
Electrical system 35 documents (2019-01-07 – 2024-04-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-04-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2024-03-04 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2023-05-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system, visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system |
| 2022-06-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system, power train |
| 2022-06-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-06-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-03-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2022-01-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, electrical system:ADAS:driver monitoring:software |
| 2021-12-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:electrical |
| 2021-12-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, engine |
| 2021-07-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-10-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, steering |
| 2020-09-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-09-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-09-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-08-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system, steering, equipment |
| 2020-06-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-06-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system, steering:electric power assist system |
| 2020-05-18 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-05-13 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-05-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-03-09 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-02-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-02-21 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2020-01-29 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-01-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-12-05 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2019-09-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-07-16 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-07-01 | service bulletin | Electrical system, engine, power train |
| 2019-06-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
| 2019-06-17 | service bulletin | Electrical system, equipment |
| 2019-01-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system |
Equipment 33 documents (2019-01-07 – 2022-05-31)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery |
| 2022-04-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2022-03-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2021-02-03 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-11-19 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-11-13 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-11-11 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility, power train:transfer case (4-wheel driv… |
| 2020-11-02 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Equipment, fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-10-09 | service bulletin | Equipment, equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2020-08-05 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan, electrical system |
| 2020-04-23 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-04-06 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-03-12 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-03-06 | service bulletin | Equipment, service brakes |
| 2020-03-03 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-02-13 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-02-11 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-02-07 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-27 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-23 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-22 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-08 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2020-01-07 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-12-13 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-11-08 | service bulletin | Equipment, electrical system |
| 2019-10-04 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-09-24 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-06-27 | service bulletin | Equipment, engine |
| 2019-01-08 | service bulletin | Equipment |
| 2019-01-07 | service bulletin | Equipment |
Structure:body 19 documents (2020-07-31 – 2024-07-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-29 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-07-12 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-06-21 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-06-21 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-05-17 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-05-15 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2024-04-19 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
| 2020-07-31 | service bulletin | Structure:body |
Fuel system 17 documents (2020-02-11 – 2023-04-05)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-05 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump |
| 2021-07-12 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, electrical system |
| 2021-03-04 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, air bags |
| 2021-03-04 | service bulletin | Fuel system, other |
| 2021-03-04 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2021-03-03 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2021-03-03 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2021-02-19 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-12-22 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, air bags |
| 2020-11-19 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Fuel system, other |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Fuel system, other |
| 2020-10-28 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
| 2020-10-28 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline, air bags |
| 2020-02-11 | service bulletin | Fuel system, gasoline |
Power train 12 documents (2019-03-08 – 2023-06-22)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-22 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2023-02-27 | service bulletin | Power train, engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm) |
| 2023-02-20 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-06-24 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-06-24 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2022-03-14 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2021-10-05 | service bulletin | Power train, electrical system, equipment |
| 2021-07-06 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2020-01-27 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-11-04 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-05-08 | service bulletin | Power train |
| 2019-03-08 | service bulletin | Power train |
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual 12 documents (1991-01-18 – 2022-05-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2022-03-17 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2021-10-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2021-05-24 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2021-03-22 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2020-12-11 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2020-11-19 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2020-10-29 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 2019-11-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, equipment:electrical:navigational … |
| 2001-05-04 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
| 1991-01-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual |
Engine and engine cooling 11 documents (2019-01-16 – 2024-02-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-21 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2024-02-12 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2023-02-20 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-09-22 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2022-07-29 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2022-05-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-10-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2020-06-23 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2020-05-28 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling, electrical system |
| 2019-01-16 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling |
Service brakes 9 documents (2020-03-10 – 2023-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic, equipment |
| 2022-12-04 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2022-03-17 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic, back over prevention |
| 2021-03-12 | service bulletin | Service brakes, back over prevention |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | Service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | Service brakes, back over prevention |
| 2020-10-20 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2020-09-11 | service bulletin | Service brakes |
| 2020-03-10 | service bulletin | Service brakes, equipment, electrical system |
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Equipment:electrical 9 documents (2020-02-18 – 2022-12-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-15 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2021-11-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2021-10-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2021-10-01 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2021-07-09 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical, electrical system |
| 2020-10-14 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2020-06-04 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
| 2020-02-18 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical |
Equipment adaptive/mobility 9 documents (2018-12-14 – 2021-05-03)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-03 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-11-11 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), equipme… |
| 2020-09-30 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, electrical system |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2020-08-14 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, visibility, suspension, equipment |
| 2019-11-27 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2019-07-03 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2019-04-17 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, visib… |
| 2018-12-14 | service bulletin | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
Engine 8 documents (2020-01-08 – 2024-06-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-19 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-06-19 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2024-05-21 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2020-08-07 | service bulletin | Engine, equipment |
| 2020-08-07 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2020-06-12 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2020-06-01 | service bulletin | Engine |
| 2020-01-08 | service bulletin | Engine |
Back over prevention 8 documents (2020-03-16 – 2023-07-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-13 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2023-03-22 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2022-03-01 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, vehicle speed control |
| 2021-03-22 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, steering |
| 2021-01-22 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2021-01-05 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, seat belts |
| 2020-10-21 | service bulletin | Back over prevention |
| 2020-03-16 | service bulletin | Back over prevention, electrical system |
Electrical system:software 7 documents (2020-03-19 – 2023-10-10)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-10 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2021-09-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, power train… |
| 2020-10-22 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, communication |
| 2020-08-12 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2020-06-03 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software, equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices |
| 2020-04-02 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
| 2020-03-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:software |
Structure 6 documents (2019-06-24 – 2022-06-14)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-14 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2022-06-14 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2021-11-23 | service bulletin | Structure |
| 2020-05-28 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment |
| 2020-04-13 | service bulletin | Structure, electrical system |
| 2019-06-24 | service bulletin | Structure, equipment |
Steering 6 documents (2019-10-21 – 2020-08-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-19 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment |
| 2020-08-19 | service bulletin | Steering, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment |
| 2020-06-18 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2020-06-16 | service bulletin | Steering, electrical system |
| 2019-11-12 | service bulletin | Steering |
| 2019-10-21 | service bulletin | Steering |
Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery 5 documents (2020-07-20 – 2022-03-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-08 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2021-01-25 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2020-12-14 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2020-10-06 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
| 2020-07-20 | service bulletin | Electrical system:12V/24V/48V battery |
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) 4 documents (2020-08-12 – 2024-02-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), unknown or… |
| 2022-12-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system) |
| 2021-05-07 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
| 2020-08-12 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system), electrical… |
Suspension 4 documents (2020-05-01 – 2023-03-23)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-23 | service bulletin | Suspension, back over prevention, electronic stability control:automatic (asc) |
| 2021-10-01 | service bulletin | Suspension |
| 2020-12-09 | service bulletin | Suspension, visibility |
| 2020-05-01 | service bulletin | Suspension |
Air bags 4 documents (2021-03-17 – 2023-02-09)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | service bulletin | Air bags, service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2023-02-09 | service bulletin | Air bags, service brakes, hydraulic |
| 2022-11-23 | service bulletin | Air bags |
| 2021-03-17 | service bulletin | Air bags |
Unknown or other 3 documents (2023-04-06 – 2023-08-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-17 | service bulletin | Unknown or other, communication:manufacturer telematics |
| 2023-08-17 | service bulletin | Unknown or other, engine |
| 2023-04-06 | service bulletin | Unknown or other, structure:body:roof and pillars |
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. 3 documents (2022-05-27 – 2022-12-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-19 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2022-08-05 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
| 2022-05-27 | service bulletin | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/CD etc. |
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner 3 documents (2019-02-25 – 2021-07-26)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-26 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
| 2020-08-31 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, engine and engine cooling:cooling system:h… |
| 2019-02-25 | service bulletin | Equipment:appliance:air conditioner |
Hybrid propulsion system 2 documents (2024-02-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | service bulletin | Hybrid propulsion system, engine and engine cooling |
| 2024-02-28 | service bulletin | Hybrid propulsion system, engine and engine cooling |
Lane departure 2 documents (2020-04-09 – 2024-02-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-15 | service bulletin | Lane departure, engine and engine cooling:cooling system, electrical system, se… |
| 2020-04-09 | service bulletin | Lane departure, visibility |
Structure:body:roof and pillars 2 documents (2023-04-05 – 2023-04-06)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-06 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars, unknown or other |
| 2023-04-05 | service bulletin | Structure:body:roof and pillars, unknown or other, structure:critical fasteners |
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings 2 documents (2020-10-21 – 2022-02-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-07 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings |
| 2020-10-21 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hoses/lines/piping/fittings |
Seats 2 documents (2021-03-05 – 2022-02-01)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | service bulletin | Seats |
| 2021-03-05 | service bulletin | Seats |
Tires 2 documents (2019-01-02 – 2022-01-12)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-12 | service bulletin | Tires, equipment:other:owners/service/other manual, wheels |
| 2019-01-02 | service bulletin | Tires |
Visibility 2 documents (2020-08-14 – 2021-09-03)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-03 | service bulletin | Visibility, lane departure |
| 2020-08-14 | service bulletin | Visibility, equipment |
Back over prevention:software 2 documents (2020-10-21 – 2021-01-20)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-20 | service bulletin | Back over prevention:software |
| 2020-10-21 | service bulletin | Back over prevention:software |
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (PCV) 1 document (2024-12-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (PCV), unkn… |
Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender 1 document (2024-03-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | service bulletin | Electrical system:ignition:anti-theft:immobilizer/proximity:key/sender |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication 1 document (2024-03-04)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-04 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication, engine and engine cooling |
Vehicle speed control:throttle 1 document (2024-02-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-07 | service bulletin | Vehicle speed control:throttle, engine and engine cooling |
Vehicle speed control:cables 1 document (2023-08-29)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-29 | service bulletin | Vehicle speed control:cables, engine and engine cooling |
Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system:refrigerant hoses and fittings 1 document (2023-08-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-21 | service bulletin | Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system:refrigerant hoses and fittings |
Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system 1 document (2023-08-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-21 | service bulletin | Visibility:defroster/defogger/HVAC system |
Vehicle speed control 1 document (2023-08-17)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-17 | service bulletin | Vehicle speed control, equipment, air bags |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical 1 document (2023-03-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-27 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical |
Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module (hpcu) 1 document (2022-11-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-30 | service bulletin | Electrical system:propulsion system:hybrid management:power control unit/module… |
Seats:front assembly:power adjust 1 document (2022-07-21)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-21 | service bulletin | Seats:front assembly:power adjust, seats |
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software 1 document (2022-07-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software |
Electrical system:body control module/bcm 1 document (2022-06-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system:body control module/bcm, equipment |
Communication:manufacturer telematics 1 document (2022-05-13)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-13 | service bulletin | Communication:manufacturer telematics |
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery 1 document (2022-03-15)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-15 | service bulletin | Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery, back over prevention, ste… |
Electrical system:wiring 1 document (2022-01-28)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-28 | service bulletin | Electrical system:wiring |
Structure:body:door 1 document (2021-09-27)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-27 | service bulletin | Structure:body:door, equipment |
Parking brake 1 document (2021-09-02)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-02 | service bulletin | Parking brake |
Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge 1 document (2021-07-07)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-07 | service bulletin | Electrical system:instrument panel:fuel gauge, fuel system, gasoline |
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs:accesory power outlet/jack/port/USB/sae/cigarette lighter 1 document (2020-11-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-19 | service bulletin | Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs:accesory power outlet/jack/port/USB/s… |
Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive) 1 document (2020-11-11)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-11 | service bulletin | Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), equipment adaptive/mobility, equipme… |
Equipment:mechanical 1 document (2020-08-19)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-19 | service bulletin | Equipment:mechanical, steering |
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system 1 document (2020-07-30)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-30 | service bulletin | Engine and engine cooling:cooling system |
Power train:driveline:differential unit 1 document (2020-07-08)
| Date | Type | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-08 | service bulletin | Power train:driveline:differential unit |
267 communications on file, grouped into 54 categories.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 41 | 38 | 40 |
| RAV4 | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| RAV4 | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 35 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 34 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 32 | 27 |
Safety ratings
| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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