Structure Related Problems of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2020 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the body (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate hinge (seven problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

The Body problem

Hinges on the trunk wore out abnormally fast causing the struts to fail and trunk to misalign causing further lift gate damage. Caused a roughly one inch gap in the trunk there light was visible and wind can be felt through. If not addressed the hinge will rip off and the trunk will go with it.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem

The powered liftgate hinge is cracking and coming off the body of the car. Now the trunk/liftgate will not close. This is now a safety concern as I’m afraid the other hinge is becoming overloaded and the entire thing could separate off from the car.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that there was an unusual sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact parked and inspected the vehicle.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations