2020 Toyota RAV4 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
17
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (14 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Toyota RAV4 vehicles were involved in 130 fatal crashes with 55 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskA short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor… · Dec 20, 2023
- Crash riskBreakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce… · Nov 25, 2020
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Nov 4, 2020
- Crash riskWater may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of… · Jun 24, 2020
- Crash riskFront lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension… · May 20, 2020
- Fire riskPorosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to… · Feb 6, 2020