Every 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 23V865000
Dec 20, 2023Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
- Risk
- An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Full recall details for 23V865000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 20V734000
Nov 25, 2020Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
Full recall details for 20V734000 →Steering · NHTSA 20V373000
Jun 24, 2020Steering:Electric Power Assist System
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
Full recall details for 20V373000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 20V064000
Jun 2, 2020Engine and Engine Cooling
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V064000 →Suspension · NHTSA 20V286000
May 20, 2020Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
- Risk
- If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.
Full recall details for 20V286000 →
2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Toyota has issued at least 172 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Air Bags4
- Electrical System2
- Engine2
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Hybrid Propulsion System1
- Steering1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (61)
- Equipment (47)
- Structure (30)
- Engine (25)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (15)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (10)
Read Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the suspension. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the sound was intermittent.”
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDNov 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11698263
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to maintain automotive power.”
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDAug 7, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11679078
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. 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.”
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDJun 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11667724
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was jumpstarted; however, two days later the failure recurred.”
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDFeb 10, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11641795
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off on several occasions, the liftgate button was depressed and the liftgate was partially raised before freezing.”
2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRIDAug 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11609794
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