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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2T3P1RFV7LW121885 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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2T3P1RFV7LW•••••• 2020 Toyota RAV4

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2020 Toyota RAV4 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
623on the model
293builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Steering 1 Lane Departure 1 Power Train 1

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Structure Jan 2025
Right rear hinge for hatchback failed and making my hatchback unusable. I have been on several websites and this common issue it seems for Rav 4. Toyota will not fix it
Power Train Jul 2023
$900 Coolant Valve Bypass repair at Toyota Dealership, only 32k miles on vehicle. Unbelievable. Incredibly common failure on 2020 Rav4’s. Wouldn’t be such an issue if the part wasn’t built with cheap plastics
Electrical System Feb 2023
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the battery was replaced. After the battery was replaced, the…
Steering Feb 2021
New vehicle brought in for it's 5k maintenance, to the service department of the dealership it was purchased from. I pointed out several issues with the gas tank range, bsm, camera shutting off, and that I have to keep the stearing wheel turned to the right in order to go…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2T3P1RFV7LW121885 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.