2020 Toyota RAV4 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 belongs to a Toyota RAV4 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 21 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.5L Inline4, 2.5L, 2.5L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). The 2020 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) RAV4 model years also documented.
It takes 0W-16 full synthetic oil, 4.8 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6B. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (118), fuel/propulsion system (78), unknown or other (69). A representative report reads: "The contact owns a 2020 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, coolant was observed leaking from the engine compartment with no..." There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 27 city / 35 highway MPG, 30 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,450.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-16 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.8 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6B |
| Oil filter | Mobil 1 M1-108A |
| EPA combined | 30 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.