1. The coolant bypass valve failed. I had to pay about $950 to get it fixed because it is a safety issue and was not covered under any warranties. 2. Yes they were. The coolant bypass valve is responsible for maintaining optimal engine temperature. With this part broken it, the engine can overheat as the coolant will not circulate through the radiator. 3. Yes. The toyota dealership informed us they see an unreal amount of people with faulty coolant bypass valves. It is an issue with the part. 4. It was inspected by the toyota dealership in round rock. 5. No there was nothing to indicate an issue. I only discovered the problem because i got a "engine maintenance required" warning on my dash.
| VIN Pattern | 2T3F1RFV*LC****** |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CANADA |
| Make | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Series | AXAA52L/AXAA54L/AXAH54L |
| Trim | LE |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Model | A25A-FKS |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Engine HP | 203 |
| Engine KW | 151.377 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 2.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2487 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 152 |
| Other Engine Info | PORT+DIRECT |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Wheelbase - Short | 105.9 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
| Lane Keep System | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Advanced Automatic Collision Notification | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Knee Air Bags | Driver Seat Only |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | All Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant Company Name | Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Canada, Inc. |
| Plant City | CAMBRIDGE |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Plant Country | CANADA |