2020 Toyota RAV4 electrical system problems
119 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2020 Toyota RAV4, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 119 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 46 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 3,000 miles, and 98% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph with the cruise control activated and while coming to a red light, the driver depressed the brake pedal and the braking system malfunctioned causing the vehicle to not stop. The vehicle drove through a red light causing a collision with a second vehicle.
Car battery died after owning the vehicle for 5 months, less than 3,000 miles. While driving, I would get a message that read, "battery charging." dealership replaced battery and 1 week later, the new battery died. After doing a parasitic drain test, the problem was sourced to the data control module. The dealership uploaded new software and so far I've had no further issues.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Toyota RAV4
- Engine 195 complaints
- Fuel system 90 complaints
- Body & structure 62 complaints
- Air bags 55 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints