2020 Toyota RAV4 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 15, 2025MDDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   i cant use my cruise control its not going straight and everytime im turning i can hear a grinding noise its coming from power steering

   NHTSA complaint #11673563 · source
2. Filed Apr 8, 2025NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   The wiring harness to the lithium battery is corroded, and it is unregulated. My repair shop said the car is unsafe to drive because of the amount of unregulated electricity in the battery. Also, the cruise control doesn't work. My repair shop says this is happening to other vehicles. Parts and labor total almost $7,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11653453 · source
3. Filed Feb 17, 2025MDDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   Engine maintnance light came on dashboard. Was not aware of this issue until doing research. Parts that needs replace - Cooling Bypass Valve

   NHTSA complaint #11643103 · source
4. Filed Oct 17, 2024OHCrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechOther / Unknown

   I was making a turn into a turnaround on the turnpike and ended up sliding into a guardrail. I believe the brake assistance failed because although I slowed down and braked going into the turned, the vehicle felt like it had lost control and continued towards the guardrail rather than into the pathway I was turning into. My safety was at risk from going into the guardrail when my car didn't slow down as much as I would have expected. As of now, a braking problem with 2020…

   NHTSA complaint #11620437 · source
5. Filed Aug 12, 2024CAAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I demand that the airbags in my car be fixed immediately. It has been a year since I paid for them and they are still not working. This is a serious safety issue, and I cannot afford to wait any longer.

   NHTSA complaint #11608103 · source
6. Filed Sep 5, 2023NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   On or about 8/21/23, we were driving from Vermont back to our home in New Jersey when the sound system started malfunctioning. First, we lost all sound (safety warnings, as well as radio). The sound returned and then cut out again repeatedly. Then, the speakers emitted loud (full volume) static and popping sounds despite the audio system being "off." At the time, we were driving at approximately 65 mph on a highway with our two young children. The noise was so loud that it…

   NHTSA complaint #11542654 · source
7. Filed Mar 3, 2023NYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   On several occaisions the vehicle has incorrectly detected an impending collision, disconnected the adaptive speed control and applied the brakes forcefully. On one occasion, it happened while driving in heavy slushy snow. Speed control wouldn't reengage. The dealer suggested cleaning off the Toyota logo in front and that resolved the problem. The other times the problem occured, the vehicle was being drive in late afternoon daylight on I 80. The vehicle was in the left…

   NHTSA complaint #11510038 · source
8. Filed Nov 1, 202240,000 miALDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "Lane Departure System" jerked the vehicle into the left lane; the contact steered the vehicle back into his original lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated or warning chime had sounded. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The contact stated that he turned off the "Lane Departure System”. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer.…

   NHTSA complaint #11491750 · source
9. Filed Jun 3, 2022NYBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I was driving on an Interstate highway with th speed control on in extremely light traffic and very heavy, slushy snow when the brakes were applied full and the instrument panel flashed red. There were (fortunately) no other vehicles in front or behind me. Since there was no reason for stopping, I stepped on the accelerator and the vehicle operated normally EXCEPT that I was no longer able to use the speed control. Calls to Toyota's 800 number were of no help, but a service…

   NHTSA complaint #11467436 · source
10. Filed Oct 5, 2021CACrash1 injuredAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    the car simply a LEMON big time was bought on 08/2020 thru the Santa Monica city Toyota Dealers...they are awful too. let my dad, 80, buy all extra insurances when its brand new car and has 3 years bumper to bumper warranty. he and me his daughter that is dedicated driver sometimes keep complain that its get bazuka after 35--39 and move up miles per hours, power steering wheel Out of control basically. can be turn 65 to 90 degree angle without even sorry to say spitting on…

    NHTSA complaint #11435490 · source
11. Filed Jun 21, 2021TXCrashBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    I bumped the car in front of me when starting from a red light at an intersection. Impact speed was less than 3 MPH. The damage from this impact resulted in repair cost of almost $4,200. This is outrageous and an example of poor design on the part of Toyota. It is my understanding that the standards require vehicles to absorb up to 5 MPH frontal impact with no damage. Had I known this vehicle was so poorly protected I would have chosen to purchase something else.

    NHTSA complaint #11421657 · source
12. Filed Mar 8, 20213,900 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    When the feature is engaged, the car changes lanes. Had it inspected and adjusted by the dealer. Dealer said "if i don't like the feature, turn it off" so i do not use this "safety" feature as it would cause me to have an accident. I've only turned it on when i can do so safely without someone near me to show. Feature is only engaged over 35 mph so when i am on the highway.

    NHTSA complaint #11399805 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology