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2020 Toyota Rav4
2020 Toyota RAV4: engine and electrical lead the owner complaints
Owners filed 621 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is the most reported area at 29%, followed by the electrical system (19%) and the fuel/propulsion system (14%). No deaths are reported. Air bags draw fewer complaints (9%) but the most crashes (8) of any area, so they are worth a close look.
Most reported areas
Engine safety 29%
The single biggest complaint: 179 reports (29%), tied to 1 crash and 2 injuries. No fires reported.
Electrical System safety 19%
Second most reported: 119 reports (19%), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 4 injuries. Worth checking carefully given the fire and injury reports.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 14%
89 reports (14%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. A common complaint area but no serious outcomes on record.
Structure safety 9%
58 reports (9%), linked to 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. A smaller but recurring complaint area.
Air Bags safety 9%
55 reports (9%) but the most crashes of any area: 8 crashes and 4 injuries, no fires. Several reports describe air bags failing to deploy, so test thoroughly.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 621 complaints
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