2020 Toyota RAV4 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My engine maintenance screen kept coming up. Bought it to the dealership & was told that my coolant bypass value needed to be replaced. Not covered by warranty & $700 to replace. This is a known issue with Toyota rav4.”
NHTSA complaint #11604487, filed 2024-07“Shortly after having vehicle serviced at Toyota the engine maintenance light came on. Imagine my surprise at learning that many other Rav4 owners have the same exact issue right around the 65,000 mile mark. But regardless I toke it to the Toyota dealer to have them diagnose the issue and under the advisement of the technician opt in for the repair so that my car “wouldn’t have more serious problems as a result [of not fixing the coolant bypass valve].” So now I have to pay $1000 for repair when I have had the car just the tiniest bit over 4 years (which is how long the warranty lasted).”
NHTSA complaint #11655992, filed 2025-04“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the Engine Maintenance Required message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the coolant bypass control value needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11600587, filed 2024-07, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle briefly lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the coolant temperature sensor, requiring that the coolant temperature sensor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11579480, filed 2024-03, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and the engine was overheating. The message See Dealer for Maintenance was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that an unknown cooling system valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11595078, filed 2024-06, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V064000Feb 6, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2019–2020, RAV4 Hybrid 2019–2020, Camry 2020 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249327Dec 19, 2024TT: Engine Oil Leak between the Lower Oil Pan and Crank Case
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- 10252273Feb 28, 2024Ti: technical instructions for customer support program 22te09 hv floor under wire harness and rear traction motor cable corrosion certain 2021 ? 2022 model year rav4 prime
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- 10252262Feb 21, 2024TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 ? 2024 Camry, and 2019 ? 2024 RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following…
- 10252251Feb 15, 2024TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions…
- 10251754Feb 12, 2024TT: Some 2020-2022 vehicles equipped with North American Produced (NAP) A25A-FKS/FXS engines may experience an oil leak from the head/valve cover gasket. This issue is currently…
- 10251747Feb 7, 2024TSB: Some 2021 model year Avalon, 2020 ? 2022 model year Camry, and 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or…
- 10244134Aug 29, 2023TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 22TE09 HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE HARNESS AND REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 ?2022 MODEL YEAR RAV4 HYBRID AWD…
- 10234338Mar 27, 2023TT: Some Model Year 2018-2023 vehicles equipped with A25A-FKS/FXS or M20A-FKS/FXS engines may display the following message ?Engine Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer? on the…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 41 | 4% |
| 2006 | 40 | 6% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 18 | 12% |
| 2003 | 26 | 8% |
| 2002 | 41 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 10 | 19% |
| 1996 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota RAV4
180 complaintsOther or unknown
122 complaintsElectrical system
119 complaintsFuel system
90 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsAir bags
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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