2020 Toyota RAV4: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 641 complaints about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2024
5
2023
6
2022
3
2021
4
2020
7
2019
21
2018
5
2017
6
2016
5
2015
3
2013
2
2012
1
2011
3
2010
4
2009
6
2008
6
2007
13
2006
15
2005
2
2004
2
2003
4
2002
7
2001
10
1998
2
1997
1
1996
6

What owners say

Filed Jul 15, 2025 · Driver assistance, Steering · MD

i cant use my cruise control its not going straight and everytime im turning i can hear a grinding noise its coming from power steering

Filed Oct 7, 2024 · Brakes, Steering · LA

Since I've owned the vehicle it has made loud squeaking, scraping, popping, and clicking noises in the suspension and steering. When I first turn the vehicle on and use the brakes they are very loud as if they are worn. I've had the brakes checked and the dealer said the brakes are fine. When I turn the steering wheel it makes a loud crunching rubbing noise that I can feel in the floor board. My vehicle is less than 5 years old and less than 60,000 miles. I've never had a vehicle made so many noises and it's terrifying to wonder if something is just going to break off or stop working.

Filed Sep 14, 2023 · Body · CA

Under normal use, the rear Lift gate hinge appears to be failing for no reason. A gap on passenger side of the rear lift gate and body appears to widen and the hinge is squeaking as if it's failing. This causes the power lift gate to not close from time to time. This is still an issue and has not been addressed yet.

Filed Dec 25, 2022 · Brakes · IL

Squealing noise when stopping or braking under 3 mph.

Filed Jan 30, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,100 miles · NY

A few months after I purchased my 2020 rav4 xle hybrid, I noticed that my brakes squeaks whenever I make a quick stop, or after I release the brakes after stopping or when I am backing up. It doesn't matter on the kind of road that I am on. I brought my car to the dealership and they said that it is normal for a hybrid to squeaks due to the break actuator. I know people with toyota hybrids and they do not have this problem. I am concerned because this could be a dangerous issue. Please advise. Thank you

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 600 miles · CA

New 2020 rav4 hybrid makes loud grinding noise sometimes when placed in reverse and EV mode is engaged. Appears to be failure of sprag-type device to disengage engine or transmission from electric drive system. Multiple members of frank toyota service declared it to be normal and refused to make any written entries evidencing the complaint. They claimed I was mistaken when I pointed out that it did not begin until the vehicle had approximately 600 miles on it.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · 25 miles · GA

When the vehicle reaches a speed of 60mph a grinding noise comes from the area between the gas pedal and driver side door. The noise sounds like a rapidly spinning metal disc is frequently bumping into a metal wall as the car vibrates naturally at the higher speed. It is unknown if this causes a safety issue or not but it does bother all passengers as it is a high pitched grinding noise.