NHTSA VEHICLE 14693
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2020 Toyota RAV4 — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
7 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the available specifications and fuel economy below. Additional NHTSA information is shown only where it has been collected and matched.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2020- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- RAV4
- Model year
- 2020
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 7
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every RAV4.
Combined economy across configurations
Regular Gasoline27–40MPG7 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4EPA 42181 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile |
| RAV4EPA 42182 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 35 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 290 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWDEPA 42185 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 33 highway / 28 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 315 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWDEPA 42186 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 301 g/mile |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWDEPA 42187 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6) | Regular Gasoline · MPG41 city / 38 highway / 40 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 223 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROADEPA 42188 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 32 highway / 27 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 321 g/mile |
| RAV4 AWD LEEPA 42189 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 34 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 14726
2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 14727
2020 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 11, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)6 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
20V064000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFebruary 6, 2020
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 20V064000
- Report date
- February 6, 2020
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA04. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA02.
20V286000SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMMay 20, 2020
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 20V286000
- Report date
- May 20, 2020
Summary
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.
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.
20V373000STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMJune 24, 2020
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 20V373000
- Report date
- June 24, 2020
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering gear box, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB11 / 20TA11.
20V682000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPNovember 4, 2020
Returned for: RAV4
- Campaign number
- 20V682000
- Report date
- November 4, 2020
Summary
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.
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.
20V734000AIR BAGS:FRONTALNovember 25, 2020
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 20V734000
- Report date
- November 25, 2020
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
23V865000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONDecember 20, 2023
Returned for: RAV4, RAV4 HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 23V865000
- Report date
- December 20, 2023
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Data last updated records a content change; Last checked records the successful source check retained with this snapshot. A later unsuccessful request does not refresh these dates, and checks with unchanged data may be recorded only in the update run report. Safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
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