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moderate Owners of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the suspension at roughly $900 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See suspension across all vehicles →
| Model year | suspension complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 RAV4 | 4 |
| 2019 RAV4 | 13 |
| 2020 RAV4 (this page) | 8 |
| 2021 RAV4 | 4 |
| 2023 RAV4 | 4 |
If a suspension control arm breaks, it can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering suspension on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TT: Some 19-21MY RAV4 Japan produced vehicles in Puerto Rico only exhibit a squeak type noise from the front suspension over bumps. Japan produced vehicles can be identified by VINs beginning with J.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: **Puerto Rico Only** Customer states hearing a loud clunk/abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear-view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve this condition.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TT: Customers may experience abnormal noise/vibration from the hybrid transaxle.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, suspension issues most often appear around 85,891 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover suspension issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.