2020 Toyota RAV4 structure problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Toyota RAV4 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear liftgate is no longer aligned and does not sit evenly when closed. After noticing the uneven fit, I inspected the liftgate hinges and found that both metal hinge brackets appear to be cracking and splitting at their mounting points. There were no warning lights or messages before the…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an unusual sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact parked and inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that upon opening the rear passenger's side…”
filed Jun 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 8 | 9% |
| 2024 RAV4 | 16 | 9% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 8 | 5% |
| 2022 RAV4 | 18 | 13% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 21 | 5% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 89 | 10% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 15 | 6% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 18 | 9% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 28 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.