TOYOTA RAV4 (2020) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Toyota recalls 2020 RAV4 models with 2.5L engines due to potential coolant leaks causing overheating, stalling, and fire risks. Owners must have engine inspected and repaired free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
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What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2020 RAV4 models with 2.5L engines because a flaw in the engine casting can cause coolant leaks. This may lead to engine overheating, vehicle stalling, and increased fire risk. Affected vehicles need a free engine inspection and repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80128-toyota-2020-rav4-engine-recall-coolant-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80128-toyota-2020-rav4-engine-recall-coolant-leak-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V064000
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“Toyota 2020 RAV4 Engine Recall: Coolant Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80128-toyota-2020-rav4-engine-recall-coolant-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V064000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V064000).
Why it’s dangerous
A flaw in the engine casting can cause cracks that allow coolant to leak. This leakage may lead to engine overheating, vehicle stalling, and potentially engine oil leaks that increase fire risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Toyota RAV4 models with 2.5L engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of engine damage and fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 RAV4 has a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine. The recall covers vehicles with specific model years and engine types mentioned in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Toyota Customer Service
Call 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987 to schedule an engine inspection and repair.
Have Engine Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace the engine block if necessary as part of the free repair.
What NHTSA says to do
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
Questions people ask
Why is my RAV4 being recalled?
The recall is for a potential coolant leak in the engine casting that can cause overheating, stalling, and fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2020 RAV4 with a 2.5L 4-Cylinder engine is affected. Check the specific model details in the official recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began April 3, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the repair; dealers will handle the inspection and repair as needed.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V064000 — Toyota Toyota Hello, I own a Toyota that is covered by recall 20V064000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V064000 (June 2, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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