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2020 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems

10 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
2%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

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Toyota RAV4 suspension problems in other years

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Related recalls

Suspension: front: control arm: lower armReported May 20, 2020 · 9,502 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 20V286000 · Recall details

What 2020 Toyota RAV4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Suspension · WV

Its the sway bar stabilizer bar in the front end of my 2020 rav4 i bought it brand new in 2020. After just 24k miles i had to replace the sway bar now just a few months later ima gonna have to get it back in the shop because its making the same noise as before

Filed Feb 6, 2026 · Suspension, Visibility · 149,782 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that front alignment was needed, and that the roof rails needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,782.

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 5, 2024 · Suspension · MA

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.

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Airbags, Suspension · GA

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Filed Apr 19, 2023 · Fuel system, Suspension · NY

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

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Suspension · 22,000 miles · TX

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 the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V286000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Filed Mar 6, 2022 · Electrical, Suspension · NY

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Suspension · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 28, 2020 · Suspension · 60 miles · IN

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v286000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60.

Questions about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 suspension

Does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2020 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Toyota RAV4 suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 20V286000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota RAV4 have bad suspension?

The Toyota RAV4 model years with the most suspension complaints are 2007 (125 complaints), 2010 (101 complaints) and 2008 (81 complaints).

Other 2020 Toyota RAV4 problems

Engine 193Electrical 120Fuel system 90Body 62Airbags 55Transmission 39Steering 28Brakes 20Driver assistance 20Visibility 17Acceleration 15Seats 6Locks 5Seat belts 4Lights 2Wheels 2

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