With 5 recalls and 611 complaints, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

611

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V8650002023-20-12

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

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.

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

View at NHTSA

20V7340002020-25-11

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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."

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

View at NHTSA

20V0640002020-06-02

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

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.

View at NHTSA

View all 5 recalls

20V3730002020-24-06

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

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

View at NHTSA

20V2860002020-20-05

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Toyota RAV4's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 611 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine118

02Fuel/propulsion System78

03Unknown Or Other69

04Electrical System60

05Air Bags39

611 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

27–40mpg combined

25-41city

32-38hwy

$1,100-$1,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 ranges from 27 to 40 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

RAV4 Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

40mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

41 city38 hwy~$1,100/yr9/10 Clean

RAV4 - Automatic (S8)

30mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

RAV4 AWD LE - Automatic (S8)

30mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city34 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

RAV4 AWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD - Automatic (S8)

27mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Toyota RAV4

34States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

3,04712%

TXTexas

2,39410%

FLFlorida

1,7027%

PAPennsylvania

1,1815%

DCWashington DC

1,1315%

NYNew York

9204%

MDMaryland

9044%

ILIllinois

8964%

DEDelaware

8684%

NCNorth Carolina

7523%

GAGeorgia

7083%

COColorado

6903%

MNMinnesota

6663%

NJNew Jersey

6273%

OROregon

6072%

MOMissouri

5992%

WAWashington

5952%

NHNew Hampshire

5872%

AZArizona

5762%

MAMassachusetts

4922%

TN388

RI383

MI352

OH318

WI293

UT273

AL262

OK261

NV260

IN221

KY183

ME156

VT153

VA143

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

Buying a 2020 Toyota RAV4?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 a good car to buy?

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2020 Toyota RAV4. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

Fuel economy ranges from 27 to 40 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $632 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2020 Toyota RAV4?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, based on 611 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.