2020 Toyota RAV4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 122about this part
- Share
- 19%of 639 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,275miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 122 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 19% of the 639 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,275 miles. 3 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“While driving on the freeway in our brand new 2020 Toyota RAV4 hybrid with only 5,000 miles, all of a sudden the sunroof exploded above us -- shattering glass fragments upwards and outwards. Of course, some minor fragments landed upon my wife and I -- but for the most part the glass shot upwards and away. It was as though someone had fired off a loud shotgun inside the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316139, filed 2020-03, 5,000 miles“Since owning this vehicle, which I purchased in june 2020, there has been a strong smell of antifreeze coming from the front left of the vehicle. The smell only happens when it is warm and the air conditioner is running. I do not smell it inside the cabin. The smell is very strong. I have taken it the dealer 5 times and after many systems tests, they have told me the smell is normal and there is nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11416790, filed 2021-05, 5,972 miles“Air conditioning stopped working twice, first time repaired at my expense and now it's out again less than 2 months later. Repair was 1500.00 first time. Second continues to rattle from mirrors, front end and carrying rack. My right front fog light out and service said front end was very loose.”
NHTSA complaint #11384236, filed 2020-12, 9,000 miles“Bad battery- my 2020 RAV4 was in my driveway for 4 days without being driven. When trying to start it, the battery was dead (nothing was left on). Jumped battery and it ran for a few hours. It sat again for 2 hours and then the battery was dead again.”
NHTSA complaint #11406643, filed 2021-04, 11,500 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 26% |
| 2024 | 49 | 28% |
| 2023 | 43 | 26% |
| 2022 | 37 | 25% |
| 2021 | 77 | 20% |
| 2020 | 122 | 19% |
| 2019 | 172 | 19% |
| 2018 | 71 | 21% |
| 2017 | 65 | 21% |
| 2016 | 33 | 14% |
| 2015 | 61 | 20% |
| 2014 | 45 | 23% |
| 2013 | 40 | 16% |
| 2012 | 28 | 11% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 7% |
| 2008 | 29 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2020 Toyota RAV4
180 complaintsElectrical system
120 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology