2020 Toyota RAV4 MPG
27–40 mpg combined across 7 EPA-rated versions. Best: RAV4 Hybrid AWD (AWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 41 city / 38 hwy / 40 combined; lowest: RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD (2.5L 4-cyl, A8) at 27.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD (Hybrid) | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,700 |
| RAV4 | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | FWD | 28 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,250 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | A8 | AWD | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
How it compares
- 2020 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD: class average 23.4 mpg over 151 versions; best RAV4 +16.6 (#1).
- 2019: 40 mpg best (no change).
- 2021: 40 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,700–$2,500 a year ($800 difference).
- Available as AWD, FWD.
- 2026 model: 43 mpg best (+3).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 15.9% risk |
| Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 15.5% risk |
648 owner complaints: Engine 182, Unknown Or Other 121, Electrical System 121, Fuel/Propulsion System 91. Crashes 17, fires 5, injuries 14.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 182 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 121 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 121 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 91 | 14% |
| Structure | 61 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 59 | 9% |
| Power Train | 38 | 6% |
| Steering | 28 | 4% |
Recent owner reports: Engine
“"Engine Coolant Bypass Valve failed suddenly on highway (Code P2681-15), risking engine overheat and stall. Toyota acknowledged this defect under CSP 24TE04 but refused assistance due to vehicle having 103,660 miles (just past 100k miles). Failure causes immediate safety and overheating hazard."”
“Coolant bypass valve leak. An known issue however dealership will not pay for repairs due to vehicle having 106000 mile. 6000 over what the bulletin 24TE04 states it will cover.”
“Toyota made a defective coolant valve in their 2019-2021 cars that leaked spontaneously in these vehicles. Over 950,000 cars have been affected to date, including my 2020 Rav4. They are aware of the issue and made a customer support program for this issue which led to engines overheating/electrical code problems, which can cause a severe safety issue if left unrepaired.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Air Bags › sensor › occupant Classification | 23V865000 |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Air Bags › frontal | 20V734000 |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline › delivery › fuel Pump | 20V682000 |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Steering › electric Power Assist System | 20V373000 |
| May 20, 2020 | Suspension › front › control Arm › lower Arm | 20V286000 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 20V064000 |