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2020 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 69 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 11% of its 634 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,300. There are no related recalls tied to this problem area.

Structure & Body complaints
69
11% of 634
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
8,300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Mirror housings reportedly melted, with one incident involving fire, near a median failure mileage of 8,300.
  • Owners report rear liftgate and tailgate hinges bending, breaking, or going out of alignment, preventing the hatch from closing fully.
  • Some owners describe door locks failing electronically on driver, passenger, and rear doors, requiring manual operation.
  • A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving at higher speed with no prior warning.
  • One owner reported the sunroof panoramic roof rail area leaking water into the curtain airbag housing on both A-pillars.
  • Missing or unlabeled tether anchors were reported, making it difficult to install a forward-facing car seat.

When 2020 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2020, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2020 Toyota RAV4 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2020Jan 2021Mar 2022Sep 2023Aug 2024May 2025Feb 2026Sep 2026
69 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2024 (5).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20054 (3%)
  2. 200628 (4%)
  3. 200731 (3%)
  4. 200824 (4%)
  5. 200921 (6%)
  6. 201019 (5%)
  7. 201119 (7%)
  8. 201218 (7%)
  9. 201330 (12%)
  10. 201421 (11%)
  11. 201531 (10%)
  12. 201620 (8%)
  13. 201723 (7%)
  14. 201818 (5%)
  15. 2019103 (12%)
  16. 202069 (11%)
  17. 202146 (12%)
  18. 202221 (14%)
  19. 202311 (7%)
  20. 202419 (11%)
  21. 20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 69 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 RAV4, which is 11% of its 634 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body issues?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 RAV4.
At what mileage do 2020 RAV4 Structure & Body problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 8,300 miles.
What are the most common Structure & Body complaints on the 2020 RAV4?
Owners report melting mirror housings, liftgate and tailgate hinge failures causing misalignment, door lock malfunctions, and one shattered sunroof.
Have there been any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2020 RAV4 shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.