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2020 Toyota RAV4 vs 2022 Toyota RAV4

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2020 Toyota RAV42022 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints627135
Recall campaigns61
Service bulletins (TSBs)303177
Investigations00
Crash reports1713
Fire reports50
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)28–4028–40
Median reported incident mileage5,400 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4
Engine17926
Electrical System11934
Fuel/propulsion System899
Structure5818
Air Bags5510
Power Train3610
Steering2718
Service Brakes177

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating250
Stalling217
Battery drain160
Won’t start110
Check engine light118
Vibration / shaking97
Rust / corrosion70
Loss of power50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.