Toyota RAV4 Complaints (2020)

652 consumer complaints on file.

#11579370March 25, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Engine maintenance required, visit your dealer. There are a lot of Toyota owners with this issue and they said it is the coolant bypass valve. Toyota needs to fix/recall this issue. They want to charge us 700 dlls but it should be free.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579053March 23, 2024
STEERING
Electronic power steering failure. Upon starting the car, the steering wheel has no power steering. The steering wheel can still be turned but requires a lot of force. There were no warning lights or messages on the dashboard or infotainment system before or after the issue. Toyota has issued recalls for this issue but informed me that my car is not covered under the recall, despite having the exact same issue on the exact same model described in the recall. (NTSHA ID: 20V373000, Toyota ID: 20TB11 / 20TA11) This is dangerous as it could have failed while driving, leading to an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578493March 20, 2024
ENGINE
I kept getting an engine maintenance message. The coolant bypass assembly failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577922March 18, 2024
ENGINE
Code P268115... Every time you start the vehicle a message will display a "Engine Maintenance Required" and it will never go away, I was driving off road and the message would get in the way of seeing how my AWD is performing.
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578025March 18, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have 48,000 miles on my 2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium, received an Engine warning system light on vehicle, I took the vehicle to my local Toyota dealer in Gastonia, NC, to be told it was a faulty coolant bypass valve. I have noticed online that this has been a reoccurring problem with 2019-2020 RAV4. They quoted me a price of $619.00 to fix. With my car being newer and only having 48,000 miles, I feel this is a fault of Toyota, not mine. Faulty equipment failure on their part.
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577763March 16, 2024
ENGINE
I having the engine maintenance like tons of other people and it seems is a 800$ fix..... to many people having the same issue and it seems is the return valve hose for everyone
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577294March 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a known issue. Coolant Bypass Valve Issue Error on value says "Engine Maintenance Required, Visit Your Dealer." We have been waiting on the recall at 27,000 miles (brand new purchased). We are at 50,000 miles now and still no resolution and the error stays.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577366March 14, 2024
ENGINE
Check engine warning came on, dealer immediately knew it was coolant bypass valve since this is a very common incident with Rav4s recently. My valve was defective and leaking coolant so I had to get it replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577063March 13, 2024
ENGINE
The engine coolant bypass valve has shorted and needs to be replaced. The dealer has confirmed the issue. First noticed when a message on the dash that said to see the dealer for an engine issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576853March 12, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. 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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576427March 9, 2024
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
The shell latching mechanism is no longer latching and or latching to the base.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575924March 7, 2024
ENGINE
p/a engine coolant bypass valve and coolant, and connector with pigtail, pins are full of corrosion inside connector. Items need to be replaced
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575358March 4, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574425February 28, 2024
ENGINE
Coolant bypass valve on all newer 2019 and up Rav4 models are known to cause issues or break at early mileage usually before 50k miles. It’s a known problem with Rav4 owners and is backed by many claims on social media websites and internet forums. The cost for diagnostic of “engine maintenance required” message on cars dash can range up to $150 and up for diagnostic fees only at Toyota Dealerships. Other independent mechanics cannot diagnose the problem message. Repair and replacement of $800 for parts and labor is ridiculous.
Crash:
No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573768February 24, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
The rear hatch liftgate hinges are not adequately structured to withhold pressure under normal use. Over varied short durations of time from the vehicle being new, the rear liftgate hinge's structure fails. The hinges split and crack. This damage occurs despite factory liftgate struts being in plate to assist in the opening of the liftgate. In my case this issue first appeared during and after a snowstorm. A multitude of similar complaints on forums. This has caused my liftgate to misalign and not close. I have had to turn off the auto liftgate and slowly close it despite it is now rubbing the right rear fender/quarter area. As of now I have to repair the issue with new hinges that have not been redesigned, that will again likely prematurely fail. You can view the complaints within Toyota Forums, all see February 2024 class action lawsuit, Hughes vs Toyota attached with the below photos
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No
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No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573392February 22, 2024
ENGINE
There seems to be a lot of folks online wanting a resolution from Toyota regarding a Coolant Bypass Valve that fails around 30k-60k miles on their 2020 Toyota Rav4's and other models. My Rav 4 just recently had the Engine Maintenance Required pop up on mine & I'm between 30k-40k. Some people had their issue a couple years ago and still nothing has been done about it. Toyota is charging close to $1000 for total repairs with labor for most of these instances. The community wants & needs a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573154February 21, 2024
ENGINE
My vehicle that's only 4 years old stopped moving forward or backwards when putting the car in gear. The car turns on perfectly fine never gave us a warning or driving issues until the day it stopped moving on a highway. I got the vehicle towed to Avondale Toyota in Arizona and they told me not a single professional technician was able to find anything wrong with the transmission. I think to myself "not one of these professionals can find an issue with a car that's 4 years old? That's odd to me. But they advised me they could fix the vehicle with a brand new transmission for $8,000 but that's my only option at this point. I live paycheck to paycheck and this isn't something that could have happened to me at a worst time expecting a child in the summer. Im hoping it could be just a solinod or something like a misfire. Please help. Sincerely a father in need.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572736February 19, 2024
ENGINE
The coolant bypass valve failed on my RAV4 at 67,757 miles. There are multiple similar complaints online and I would like to bring it to the attention to the NHTSA. The engine service light cut on and the dealership replaced the valve to make it go away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572802February 19, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
My 2020 Rav4 back trunk hinge is coming loose, there for the truck won't close evenly. I took it to dealership to get it fixed, but instead they blamed me but its clearly a manufacturing problem they don't want to take responsibility for it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572341February 16, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
When driving home two weeks ago, I got a message on my screen saying, "A Brake system malfunction was detected. Carefully find a safe place to park, and call dealer". I took it to an ASE certified mechanic, and he says it's a brake booster going bad. This car is my personal vehicle, and at this date has 33,152 miles on it. The mechanic and I cannot find any recalls for my 2020 Rav4 . The mechanic said it's still drivable, and what I should look for when it goes completely out, however I'm afraid to go far as to not knowing when it will go. This is definitely a safety risk, for myself and others on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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