Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 has 134 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
134
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V064000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Sudden and complete failure of the water pump causing an explosion of the part. While traveling down... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light shows on in dash. Stopped to fuel up Car stalled, would not restart Diagnosed fuel pu... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine maintenance message appeared on my dash. I took it to Big O's Tires and Service a car repair ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant Bypass Valve failure at 40k miles - 2020 rav4. Replacement at dealership is costing over 800... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant bypass valuve has failed. There looks to be a class action lawsuit currently underway. |
| May 2, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a 20202 Rav4 Hybrid and the engine short block has malfunctioned due to no error on my part, ... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant relief valve failure |
| Apr 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Shortly after having vehicle serviced at Toyota the engine maintenance light came on. Imagine my sur... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant bypass valve failure |
| Apr 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My Rav4 xle 2020. Starting the engine up it shakes and blows white smokes for 5 seconds and smooths ... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE | Warning light: Engine Maintenance Required Coolant Bypass Valve |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant bypass valve has been failed prematurely therefor engine heat up and there is a warning ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Continuous Warning light display : Engine Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer. The OBD diagnostic... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | See attached document for complaint. |
| Dec 28, 2024 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on and noted a malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, throttle... |
| Dec 18, 2024 | ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Dec 18, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Bypass Coolant Valve malfunctioned resulting in Engine Maintenance Required triggered. Because I do ... |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ENGINE | Service engine message coolant bypass valve circuit short to battery or open code P268115 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine Maintenance Light on. After inspection at dealership, the cause was determined as Coolant By... |