Lemon Law Check › 2020 Toyota RAV4
Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 620 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota RAV4:
| Engine | 121 complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 110 complaints |
| Unknown or other | 86 complaints |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 78 complaints |
| Structure | 48 complaints |
| Air bags | 48 complaints |
"Check engine light came on and noted a malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle or transmission. when taken to the dealer they found code p012807 related to engine cooling and suggested a replacement of the thermostat. this part should have a life of 100k …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2024
"What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the engine coolant bypass valve b failed. the check engine light comes on and disables all-wheel-drive, radar cruise control, lane keep assist and interrupts functionality of th…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2024
"Engine bypass coolant valve… engine maintenance required pops up intermittently. per dealer there is a short circuit in valve/ bypass part. the dealer had already known this was issue prior to car being diagnosed. they stated they are aware and this is a known issue."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2023
| Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump 04/11/2020 · 20V682000 | 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 … |
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| Air bags:frontal 25/11/2020 · 20V734000 | 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 injur… |
| Engine and engine cooling 06/02/2020 · 20V064000 | 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 e… |
| Steering:electric power assist system 24/06/2020 · 20V373000 | 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 ele… |
| Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm 20/05/2020 · 20V286000 | 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 asse… |
| Air bags:sensor:occupant classification 20/12/2023 · 23V865000 | 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, 2… |
Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.
If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your RAV4 has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.
Check My RAV4 — Free →Based on 620 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 are engine, electrical system, unknown or other.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2020 Toyota RAV4. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.
A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your RAV4 has had engine or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.
Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2020 Toyota RAV4.
All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.