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2020 Toyota Rav4 Suspension Problems

8 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data

8
Complaints
1
Recalls
Feb 2026Nov 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Suspension Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #20V286000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower suspension arms, free of charge. This recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's interim numbers for this recall are 20TB08 / 20TA08.

Owner Complaints (8)

highSUSPENSION,VISIBILITY
Filed: Feb 2026

Your RAV4 has water leaking from the sunroof during driving and while parked, which is affecting visibility and interior condition. You're also hearing a loud clunking noise from the front of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that your front end needs realignment and the roof rails need repair or replacement to stop the leak.

NHTSA #: 11716210
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Sep 2024

I took my car to the dealer this week and was told I need to replace both front lower control arms. I noticed other cars for that year have a recall for this specific problem so I called Toyota but I was told that I had 0 recalls on my vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11612737
mediumSUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2023

SRS AIR BAG MLFUNCTION

NHTSA #: 11542939
mediumSUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2023

The front suspension has problem I noticed recently the sway bar and front studs of the car is not reliable and also the fuel tank also has issue even if the tank is not fuel it refuses to take more fuel

NHTSA #: 11517936
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Nov 2022

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and turning right onto a main road, there was a loud clicking noise coming from under the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the noise was intermittent. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V286000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

NHTSA #: 11492823
mediumSUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2022

Dash lights went out and windows stopped working (incident date is for dash lights). Clocks are often blank. Clearly there is an electrical/wiring issue. I have complained about it to the dealer at the 5k check, 10k check and the 15k check. At the 15k check they reset the radio! Also when turning right it feels like the front wheel is curling under the vehicle and makes a terrible sound (but not always). I made dealer aware of this at the 5k check, 10k check and 15k check. My warranty will be up soon so they just keep riding the clock out.

NHTSA #: 11455396
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: Aug 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V286000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER STAPP TOYOTA LOCATED AT 8019 RASPBERRY WAY, FREDERICK, CO 80504, WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA #: 11351775
mediumSUSPENSION
Filed: May 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING WAS LOOSE AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. SHE ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOM WOOD TOYOTA (6408 CRANE DR, WHITESTOWN, IN 46075) ON THREE OCCASIONS WHERE THE ALIGNMENT WAS ADJUSTED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANDY MOHR TOYOTA (8941 E US HWY 36, AVON, IN 46123) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MISSING FRONT TOE LINK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. SHE THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO ANDY MOHR TOYOTA FOR THE SECOND TIME WHERE THE MECHANIC MANUALLY ADJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED HER FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V286000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60.

NHTSA #: 11326333

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