10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,619 miles

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problem #116

May 282024

RAV4

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the "Engine Maintenance Required" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the coolant bypass control value needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #115

Jun 232024

RAV4

  • miles
I currently own a 2020 Toyota Rav 4. About two weeks ago I got a notification on my car saying "Engine Maintenance Required" i had taken my car to Toyota wondering what the problem was. They informed me it it the coolant bypass valve without hesitation. This is going to cost me more money than I want to spend. To make the situation better the parts needed are on back order for almost two weeks. The fact this is a common problem right now and there is no Recall is unacceptable. You are causing thousands of customers to spend an unnecessary amount of money and wait weeks just to get the correct parts to fix the situation. There is currently a lawsuit against Toyota because of this issue. There needs to be a recall immediately.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #114

Jun 032024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine Maintenance Required indicator turned on at around 42K miles. My oil change was not due until 45K miles. I had my oil changed at around 43K miles and the indicator still remained on. Issue was the coolant bypass valve need to be replaced. Many other Rav4 owners have had the same issue. The faulty coolant bypass valve if failed while driving could of caused my car to overheat and possibly catch on fire depending on how sever the overheating is while I'm driving.

- Hacienda Heights, CA, USA

problem #113

Jun 092024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance required warning on dash that prevents me from seeing any dashboard information. It is not possible to turn off the warning. Dealership say it is due to faulty coolant bypass valve. There is a class action lawsuit regarding this part failing.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #112

Jun 132024

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant Flow Valve failure at 89,000 miles. It was replaced at Toyota dealership so the faulty valve is not available. My safety was compromised by an impossible to delete dashboard message which obscured the speedometer. The only way to delete the message was to have Toyota dealership fix part and clear code. Other safety concerns would be further engine damage if this part, which is known to be extremely prone to failure, is not repaired. This Coolant Flow Valve failure was indeed confirmed by the Toyota Dealership who also stated it is a very common issue with these 2020 RAV4 models. After completion of the repair the Toyota Dealership did complete a passing inspection of my RAV4 vehicle. The aforementioned warning on the dash appeared around 89,000 miles, no prior problems or symptoms noted.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #111

Mar 132024

RAV4

  • miles
A message light is shown stating "Engine Maintenance Required. Visit your dealer." Upon inspection from the dealer, it is a problem with the coolant bypass valve. The service men expressed concern for the heat regulation of the engine and things related to the coolant. This seems to be an extremely common problem with other Toyota RAV4s after looking it up online. Given the extent of the issue, this seems warranted to issue a recall for this part.

- Statesboro, GA, USA

problem #110

Jun 072024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine coolant valve failed. Known Toyota issue for this model and no recall has been issued.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #109

Jun 032024

RAV4

  • miles
I got the "Engine maintenance required. Visit your dealer" warning. (conveniently after my scheduled oil change 1 week later) My vehicle is a 2020 Rav4. I purchased it 2022. It has UNDER 30k miles. I have researched this warning and found it to be very common. And the price to fix it upwards of $900 ??!! I was even quoted this when I called my dealer. I have found threads going back 1 to 2 years stating this repair. No warranty, no recall. as I said I have UNDER 30k miles too.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #108

May 242024

RAV4

  • miles
1. I had to have Injector Fuel Service due to my vehicle having a sluggish feeling while driving from Stop to Start. The vehicle also had a throttling motion while driving. 2. A message appeared on dashboard after a recent visit to the dealership after normal maintenance service, -??Engine Maintenance Required-?? -??Reach out to Dealer.-?? This message specifically shows while I start up my vehicle and will not disappear if cancelled. -??This is a warning for a coolant bypass valve failure-??

- North Kingstown, RI, USA

problem #107

May 222024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance required, contact dealer Alert displaying to replace coolant bypass valve. Vehicle has 38,144 miles. Internet search of this issue has been reported by several consumers with vehicles less then 4 years old. Not covered under warranty and quoted at $700- ridiculous!

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #106

Dec 062023

RAV4

  • miles
The vehicle start showing the ( Engine maintenance required) message around 40k miles. The bypass coolant valve needs to be replaced. The dealership did confirm the issue. The issue will result in the engine overheating or seizure. A lot of people who own RAV4 2019-2024 had the same issue.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #105

May 132024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine Maintenance Required

- Glendale , AZ, USA

problem #104

May 122024

RAV4

  • miles
engine maintenance required light, after much research it shows it is a common defect in 2019-2022 models. Coolant Bypass Valve malfunction or failure. This can lead to overheating/fire. Appeared at 70k, all maintenance done by certified toyota dealership

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #103

May 102024

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance light comes on this is not the maintenance light this morning light is not in the owner's manual I had to Google the problem to find out the answer it is a faulty coolant bypass valve my car has 47,000 miles other people have reported the same issue Toyota won't acknowledge and won't fix the problem there are complaints from many other people about this

- Somerset, MA, USA

problem #102

May 092024

RAV4

  • 26,643 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the "Engine Maintenance Required to Visit Your Dealer" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The contact was informed that the coolant bypass valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 26,643.

- Valley Cottage, NY, USA

problem #101

May 082024

RAV4

  • miles
-??Engine Maintenance Required-?? appeared on the screen and immediately took the vehicle to my local dealership. Dealer claims -??Engine coolant bypass valve-?? Has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. They are charging $697.54 for the repair. After a little research online including nhtsa.gov this seems to be an extremely common issue and needs to be recalled.

- Goodlettsville, TN, USA

problem #100

May 012024

RAV4

  • miles
2020 rav4 coolant bypass valve problem. This is an issue that is been happening in the 2019 and 2020 models even with less than 55,000 miles on it. My vehicle milage is 52,000 and now I'm having this problem and the dealer is charging $700 to fix the issue. I thought that Toyota vehicles were reliable but this is ridiculous.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #99

Apr 242024

RAV4

  • miles
I just bought my 2020 RAV4 in November with the lifetime powertrain warranty. By April, I had a -??Engine Maintenance Required-?? light that would not go away. I took it to the dealership and it was my coolant bypass valve. $800 later, it-??s fixed. Not covered under any warranty. Very common issue that Toyota charges a lot to fix.

- Newport, NC, USA

problem #98

May 012024

RAV4

  • miles
My 2020 Toyota?Rav4 was just diagnosed with an engine coolant bypass valve failure. The leak from this valve could cause engine overheating. This seems to be a well known defective?engine component that Toyota appears unwilling to address.??

- Burnsville, MN, USA

problem #97

Apr 242024

RAV4

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve is faulty, coolant leaks into sensor. Coolant regulation is important for maintaining proper engine temperature and failure with this system can lead to larger engine issues, possibly leading to catastrophic engine failure. Problem verified by independent mechanic and dealer. Issue was inspected by dealer. The message -??Engine Maintenance Required // Visit Your Dealer-?? displays on dash.

- Stevensville, MT, USA

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