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2020 Toyota Rav 4

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023684 · manufacturer campaign SRC RF9 / SRC RG1

20 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Es 250 2021 · Es 300 2020–2021 · Es 350 2020–2021 · RX 350 2020–2021 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a sensor for the occupant classification system (OCS) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the sensor could short circuit and cause the airbag system to turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated. Note: This problem would cause a warning message to display on the instrument panel and the airbag indicator light would display "passenger airbag off".

Why it matters

An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury to a passenger in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the OCS sensor.

99,965 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2020573 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB7

25 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Rav 4 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the steering column could move when the driver-front airbag inflates. This could cause reduced protection for the driver in a crash.

Why it matters

Reduced occupant protection could lead to increased injuries in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the steering column.

52 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020514 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB3 & SRC RB4

28 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: 570 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · Es 350 2018–2019 · GS 350 2013–2015, 2017–2019 · GX 460 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · and 24 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

126,597 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2020288 · manufacturer campaign SRC RA8

24 June 2020

Transport Canada lists: Rav 4 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the cover of the electric power steering (EPS) gearbox may not be properly attached. As a result, water can enter the gearbox and corrode internal components. Under certain conditions, this can result in a loss of power steering assist.

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer to replace the electric power steering gear assembly.

13 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2020039 · manufacturer campaign SRC RA0 / SRC RA1

6 February 2020

Transport Canada lists: Es 300 2020 · Camry 2020 · Rav 4 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5-L 4-cylinder engine, the engine block may be porous. As a result, the engine block could crack and cause internal or external coolant leaks. This could cause engine overheating or internal engine damage and result in an engine failure. For non-hybrid vehicles, this could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This problem may lead to engine noise, smoke, cause warning lights to turn on and/or cause an audible chime to sound before an engine failure.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an engine failure could create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine block casting serial number. If the serial number is within the identified range, the dealer will replace the engine with a new one.

8,214 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 92% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
184 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Toyota Rav 4 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Toyota Rav 4. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Toyota Rav 4 get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Toyota Rav 4 at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 184 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Toyota Rav 4 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.