Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Toyota RAV4

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Toyota RAV4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: RAV4 needs more recall homework, RAV4 has more complaint activity and RAV4 has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2020 Toyota RAV4 2019 Toyota RAV4 Difference
Total recalls 6 7 RAV4 has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 620 864 RAV4 has 244 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 16 / 5 / 10 / 0 25 / 2 / 16 / 0 RAV4 has 12 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 1 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 343 341 RAV4 has 2 more communications
Recall completion reports 46 52 RAV4 has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 10 10 Similar
Service campaigns 6 6 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 20, 2023 Nov 4, 2020 RAV4 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 29, 2026 RAV4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 30 combined MPG 30 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,000 $2,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2020 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and fuel propulsion system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2019 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2020 Toyota RAV4

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2019 Toyota RAV4

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show