This 2020 Toyota RAV4 service and repair manual is tied to one model year and to the two engines actually fitted to it, the 2.5L gasoline four (A25A-FKS) and its hybrid counterpart (A25A-FXS), so the clearances, service values and torque sequences you work to are the ones Toyota published for this crossover rather than a close figure borrowed from an adjacent year.
Engines
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 2.5L 2500CC l4 HYBRID Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Adventure
- Hybrid LE
- Hybrid Limited
- Hybrid XLE
- Hybrid XSE
- LE
- Limited
- TRD Off-Road
- XLE Premium
- XLE
Known issues on the 2020 RAV4. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the electric power steering system, where a loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds. The second covers the occupant classification sensor for the air bags, and an air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury. The third covers the front lower suspension arms, which may have cracks; if a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control. The fourth covers engine and engine cooling, where a coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall. The fifth covers the fuel pump: if the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners have filed 784 complaints for the year and Toyota has issued 277 technical service bulletins.
From a heavy steering complaint at low vehicle speeds to a front lower arm inspection or a stall traced back to the fuel pump, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your 2020 RAV4.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highland
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18,
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020
A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, fre
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steer
A loss of power steering assist could increase steering effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began Augus
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may h
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4,
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safet
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
Some 2018 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Some RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyotas New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers ownership experience. Toyot
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be d
Some 2021 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 2024 Camry, 2019 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of t
Showing the 8 most recent of 302 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph with the cruise control activated and
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at 8 MPH to an appointment and making several
the car simply a LEMON big time was bought on 08/2020 thru the Santa Monica city Toyota Dealers...they are awful too. le
On May 12, 2022 I was driving our 2022 Rav4 Hybrid. At about 10 am that morning I arrived at the Sherwin Williams stor
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota RAV4.The contact stated while stopped at a red light the vehicle was struck from behind
Showing the 5 most serious of 629 complaints filed with NHTSA.
