2019 Toyota RAV4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, about 2% of its 878 total complaints for the year. A related recall (20V286000) covers cracking front lower suspension arms that can separate from the vehicle. Median mileage at failure is 5,000 miles.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 18
- 2% of 878
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 5,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report front-end suspension squeaking or groaning over uneven pavement, driveway inclines, and speed bumps.
- Some describe knocking or clunking noises from the suspension at slow speeds over irregular pavement, felt near the driver's seat.
- A few report loose or detaching rear suspension bolts, causing a rear tire to tilt inward and making the vehicle unsafe to drive further.
- Owners note front camber out of specification during alignment attempts, requiring an aftermarket camber kit to correct.
- Several complaints tie suspension clunking or clicking to the front lower control arm recall, describing a part detaching from the wheel hub.
- Some describe steering feeling overly wide or tires slipping forward during turns, accompanied by loud tire noise.
When 2019 Toyota RAV4 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 16, 2019, latest Sep 26, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 20V286000May 20, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires9,502 vehicles
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.
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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels and tires complaints does the 2019 RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2019 RAV4, about 2% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a suspension recall for the 2019 RAV4?
- Yes. Recall 20V286000, reported May 20, 2020, covers cracking front lower suspension arms that may separate from the vehicle. Toyota replaces both front lower suspension arms free of charge.
- At what mileage do suspension problems show up on the 2019 RAV4?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels and tires complaints is 5,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these suspension complaints?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 18 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2019 RAV4.