2020 Toyota RAV4 vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 634 | 385 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 304 | 229 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 5,400 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 180 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 55 | 125 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 47 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 90 | 21 |
| Structure | 60 | 21 |
| Power Train | 38 | 22 |
| Steering | 27 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 26 | 5 |
| Stalling | 23 | 20 |
| Battery drain | 16 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 12 |
2020 Toyota RAV4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.