2020 Toyota RAV4 Fuel System Problems
Fuel System complaints account for 90 of 634 total complaints (14%) on the 2020 Toyota RAV4, mostly about the gas tank not accepting a full fill-up. There is one related recall, 20V682000, covering a fuel pump assembly replacement, though it targets other Toyota models and years primarily.
- Fuel System complaints
- 90
- 14% of 634
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the fuel tank will not accept a full fill-up, stopping around 9 to 10 gallons instead of the advertised 14.5-gallon capacity.
- Several drivers say the pump nozzle clicks off early and repeated slow top-offs only add a couple more gallons, cutting driving range well below advertised figures.
- Some owners describe the fuel gauge as inaccurate, showing more fuel remaining than is actually in the tank, which they say misrepresents range and risks being stranded.
- One owner reported the engine shut off while driving and the check engine light came on, later traced to a faulty fuel pump.
- A few complaints link the reduced fillable capacity directly to lower real-world MPG and shorter range than Toyota's stated figures for the RAV4 hybrid.
When 2020 Toyota RAV4 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2019, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Fuel System 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 fuel system complaints does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 90 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, which is 14% of the 634 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2020 Toyota RAV4?
- Yes, recall 20V682000 covers the fuel system and involves replacing the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, but it spans multiple Toyota models and years, not just the 2020 RAV4.
- What is the main fuel system complaint on the 2020 RAV4?
- Most owners report the gas tank cannot be filled to its full 14.5-gallon capacity, typically stopping around 9 to 10 gallons, which reduces driving range.
- Are there any crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these fuel system complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 RAV4 shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
- How does the 2020 RAV4's fuel system complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2020 RAV4's 14% share is lower than the 2019 RAV4's 31% share but higher than most other model years, which range from 2% to 6%.