2020 Toyota RAV4 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 120about this part
- Share
- 19%of 639 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 120 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 19% of the 639 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle is less than a week old (less than 1000miles) and I noticed the fuel tank lid was constantly popping open. Realized that when I turned my car on or off (verified by dealership mechanics) the gas tank fuel lid will pop open. So, somehow the power button on the vehicle controls my gas tank lid. Vehicle has been with Toyota mechanics for about 24hrs now.”
NHTSA complaint #11329686, filed 2020-06, 50 miles“Serious d-cell battery discharge issue. Twice our new RAV4 hybrid has had to be jumped and taken to dealer for a dead battery. Dealer found nothing fixable but replaced the battery. 1st time we were stranded in hotel parking lot after trip abroad. 2nd time was at home. Cargurus sends me 5 complaints a day for others with the same issue. Vehicle is not reliable.”
NHTSA complaint #11343488, filed 2020-08, 500 miles“Car battery died after owning the vehicle for 5 months, less than 3,000 miles. While driving, I would get a message that read, battery charging. Dealership replaced battery and 1 week later, the new battery died. After doing a parasitic drain test, the problem was sourced to the data control module. The dealership uploaded new software and so far I've had no further issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11348928, filed 2020-08, 2,900 miles“Car has approx 900 miles and has been to the dealer 3 times and jump started 3 times. Toyota svc dept is unable to reproduce or identify the problem, I was told I'm not driving the car enough and that they can't fix a problem when they don't know what it is, I never know when the car will start or not, very frustrating.”
NHTSA complaint #11374314, filed 2020-11, 750 miles“New vehicle brought in for it's 5k maintenance, to the service department of the dealership it was purchased from. I pointed out several issues with the gas tank range, bsm, camera shutting off, and that I have to keep the stearing wheel turned to the right in order to go straight. 5k maintenance is performed, they noticed the car needed to be realigned. Driving home, no difference from when first brought in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397651, filed 2021-02, 5,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11028726Jan 30, 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
- 11028722Jan 28, 2026Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…
- 11028713Jan 12, 2026Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
- 11024080Sep 17, 2025Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we…
- 11020670Jun 25, 2025Some 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with…
- 11020657Jun 13, 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service…
- 11019332Apr 2, 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on…
- 11018329Apr 2, 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on…
- 11016786Feb 11, 2025Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…
- 11015500Feb 11, 2025Some 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 18% |
| 2024 | 32 | 18% |
| 2023 | 44 | 27% |
| 2022 | 40 | 27% |
| 2021 | 47 | 12% |
| 2020 | 120 | 19% |
| 2019 | 103 | 12% |
| 2018 | 130 | 39% |
| 2017 | 108 | 35% |
| 2016 | 59 | 25% |
| 2015 | 85 | 28% |
| 2014 | 69 | 35% |
| 2013 | 75 | 29% |
| 2012 | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7% |
| 2010 | 15 | 4% |
| 2009 | 19 | 6% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 76 | 8% |
| 2006 | 42 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 42 | 13% |
| 2002 | 92 | 17% |
| 2001 | 60 | 19% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota RAV4
180 complaintsOther or unknown
122 complaintsFuel system
90 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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