2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 13 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-06
Engine
2 of 13 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
2 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.
Visibility
1 of 13 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing exterior.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the driver's side sideview mirror was vibrating excessively, distorting the image seen.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-21
Vehicle speed control
1 of 13 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing throttle.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2020-04-03Engine and engine cooling20V064000 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.
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.
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2020-08-10Suspension20V286000 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.
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.
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2020-08-17Steering20V373000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
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2020-12-18Air bags, steering20V734000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles.
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 for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2024-10-31Air bags23V865000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V064000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 20V286000 · Suspension
- Recall 20V373000 · Steering
- Recall 20V734000 · Air bags, steering
- Recall 23V865000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.