Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
11 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20TA02, 20LA01
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20TB11 / 20TA11
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20TB08 / 20TA08
Recall Date: May 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: See report
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: K0N
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET19A
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 19R1
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1.1K ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AFTER THE LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON THE TANK WILL ONLY TAKE BETWEEN 9.2 TO 9.7 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK IS A 14.5 GALLON TANK AND SHOULD NOT NEED FILLING UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOES OVER 500 MILES. WE USUALLY GET JUST UNDER 400 MILES PER TANK FULL. SOMEHOW THERE IS 5 GALLONS LEFT IN THE TANK WHEN THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.
Corrective Action:
AFTER THE LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON THE TANK WILL ONLY TAKE BETWEEN 9.2 TO 9.7 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK IS A 14.5 GALLON TANK AND SHOULD NOT NEED FILLING UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOES OVER 500 MILES. WE USUALLY GET JUST UNDER 400 MILES PER TANK FULL. SOMEHOW THERE IS 5 GALLONS LEFT IN THE TANK WHEN THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.
Additional Notes:
AFTER THE LOW FUEL WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON THE TANK WILL ONLY TAKE BETWEEN 9.2 TO 9.7 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK IS A 14.5 GALLON TANK AND SHOULD NOT NEED FILLING UNTIL THE VEHICLE GOES OVER 500 MILES. WE USUALLY GET JUST UNDER 400 MILES PER TANK FULL. SOMEHOW THERE IS 5 GALLONS LEFT IN THE TANK WHEN THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11309275
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHENEVER I FILL THE CAR WITH GAS, IT DOESN'T GET COMPLETELY FULL. IT LEAVES THE TANK ABOUT A QUARTER FROM FULL. ALSO, THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL. IT HESITATES.
Corrective Action:
WHENEVER I FILL THE CAR WITH GAS, IT DOESN'T GET COMPLETELY FULL. IT LEAVES THE TANK ABOUT A QUARTER FROM FULL. ALSO, THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL. IT HESITATES.
Additional Notes:
WHENEVER I FILL THE CAR WITH GAS, IT DOESN'T GET COMPLETELY FULL. IT LEAVES THE TANK ABOUT A QUARTER FROM FULL. ALSO, THE CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE WELL. IT HESITATES.
Mfg Campaign: 11308943
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN LATE AUGUST I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 8 GALLONS OF FUEL INTO THE 14.5 GALLON TANK. DUE TO THIS ISSUE THE CAR HAS ALSO ONLY BEEN SHOWING IT'S GETTING AROUND 25 MPG WHEN IT WAS ADVERTISED BETWEEN 35-40. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING COMPUTER ISSUES AND KEY FOB ISSUES WITH THE CAR. TOYOTA CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGED SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT HAS NO ETA ON A FIX. I OFTENTIMES DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AS I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN IT AS THE TANK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE SO OFF.
Corrective Action:
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN LATE AUGUST I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 8 GALLONS OF FUEL INTO THE 14.5 GALLON TANK. DUE TO THIS ISSUE THE CAR HAS ALSO ONLY BEEN SHOWING IT'S GETTING AROUND 25 MPG WHEN IT WAS ADVERTISED BETWEEN 35-40. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING COMPUTER ISSUES AND KEY FOB ISSUES WITH THE CAR. TOYOTA CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGED SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT HAS NO ETA ON A FIX. I OFTENTIMES DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AS I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN IT AS THE TANK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE SO OFF.
Additional Notes:
SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN LATE AUGUST I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 8 GALLONS OF FUEL INTO THE 14.5 GALLON TANK. DUE TO THIS ISSUE THE CAR HAS ALSO ONLY BEEN SHOWING IT'S GETTING AROUND 25 MPG WHEN IT WAS ADVERTISED BETWEEN 35-40. I HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING COMPUTER ISSUES AND KEY FOB ISSUES WITH THE CAR. TOYOTA CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGED SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT HAS NO ETA ON A FIX. I OFTENTIMES DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AS I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN IT AS THE TANK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE SO OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11308719
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE GAS TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY. IT ONLY TAKES 10 GALLON AS AGAINST THE 14.5 ADVERTISED.
Corrective Action:
THE GAS TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY. IT ONLY TAKES 10 GALLON AS AGAINST THE 14.5 ADVERTISED.
Additional Notes:
THE GAS TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY. IT ONLY TAKES 10 GALLON AS AGAINST THE 14.5 ADVERTISED.
Mfg Campaign: 11308843
Recall Date: Feb 12, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY 2019 RAV4 HYBRID WAS FILLED INITIALLY BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS PART OF THE PURCHASE, AND WAS GAS GAUGE REGISTERED 'FULL'. EVERYTIME I HAVE FILLED IT AFTER THE FIRST FILL HAS GOTTEN FILLED TO ABOUT 8/10 OF A TANK ON THE GAS GAUGE BEFORE THE GAS NOOZLE CLICKS OFF. I USUALLY FILL UP WHEN MY GAS TANK IS JUST RIGHT ABOVE THE EMPTY GAUGE LINE. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO FILL UP TO 14.5 GALLONS
Corrective Action:
MY 2019 RAV4 HYBRID WAS FILLED INITIALLY BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS PART OF THE PURCHASE, AND WAS GAS GAUGE REGISTERED 'FULL'. EVERYTIME I HAVE FILLED IT AFTER THE FIRST FILL HAS GOTTEN FILLED TO ABOUT 8/10 OF A TANK ON THE GAS GAUGE BEFORE THE GAS NOOZLE CLICKS OFF. I USUALLY FILL UP WHEN MY GAS TANK IS JUST RIGHT ABOVE THE EMPTY GAUGE LINE. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO FILL UP TO 14.5 GALLONS
Additional Notes:
MY 2019 RAV4 HYBRID WAS FILLED INITIALLY BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AS PART OF THE PURCHASE, AND WAS GAS GAUGE REGISTERED 'FULL'. EVERYTIME I HAVE FILLED IT AFTER THE FIRST FILL HAS GOTTEN FILLED TO ABOUT 8/10 OF A TANK ON THE GAS GAUGE BEFORE THE GAS NOOZLE CLICKS OFF. I USUALLY FILL UP WHEN MY GAS TANK IS JUST RIGHT ABOVE THE EMPTY GAUGE LINE. THE CAR IS ADVERTISED TO FILL UP TO 14.5 GALLONS
Mfg Campaign: 11308493
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TOYOTA HAS MISLED CONSUMERS WITH 41MPG AND FALSELY STATED THE SIZE OF THE FUEL TANK. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A 14.5 GALLON TANK, HOWEVER IT WILL ONLY HOLD 10 GALLONS EVEN WHEN COMPLETELY EMPTY. IF I TRY TO PUT IN MORE FUEL IN AFTER 10 GALLONS IT SPITS OUT FUEL AS IF OVER FULL. I BOUGHT THIS HYBRID RAV4 IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE LESS FREQUENT FULL UPS. THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING ME TO FILL UP MORE OFTEN THAN NON HYBRID VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
TOYOTA HAS MISLED CONSUMERS WITH 41MPG AND FALSELY STATED THE SIZE OF THE FUEL TANK. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A 14.5 GALLON TANK, HOWEVER IT WILL ONLY HOLD 10 GALLONS EVEN WHEN COMPLETELY EMPTY. IF I TRY TO PUT IN MORE FUEL IN AFTER 10 GALLONS IT SPITS OUT FUEL AS IF OVER FULL. I BOUGHT THIS HYBRID RAV4 IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE LESS FREQUENT FULL UPS. THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING ME TO FILL UP MORE OFTEN THAN NON HYBRID VEHICLES.
Additional Notes:
TOYOTA HAS MISLED CONSUMERS WITH 41MPG AND FALSELY STATED THE SIZE OF THE FUEL TANK. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE A 14.5 GALLON TANK, HOWEVER IT WILL ONLY HOLD 10 GALLONS EVEN WHEN COMPLETELY EMPTY. IF I TRY TO PUT IN MORE FUEL IN AFTER 10 GALLONS IT SPITS OUT FUEL AS IF OVER FULL. I BOUGHT THIS HYBRID RAV4 IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE LESS FREQUENT FULL UPS. THIS DEFECT IS CAUSING ME TO FILL UP MORE OFTEN THAN NON HYBRID VEHICLES.
Mfg Campaign: 11308597
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I AM NOT ABLE TO FULLY FILL UP THE FUEL TANK AS EXPECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. IT CAN PUT BARELY 9 GALLONS (TOYOTA COMMUNICATE TANKS CAN HAVE 15 GALLONS) WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY AND AFTER THE PUMP STOPS. THE FUEL LEVEL DOES NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR BUT I CANNOT PUT MORE FUEL SINCE PUMPS STOPS. I TRIED MULTIPLE GAS STATION AND MANY WAYS TO FILL UP THE TANK, THE ISSUE IS ALWAYS THERE. THE CAR RANGE DOES NOT GO OVER 500 MILES WHEN IT IS SOLD TO DO MORE.
Corrective Action:
I AM NOT ABLE TO FULLY FILL UP THE FUEL TANK AS EXPECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. IT CAN PUT BARELY 9 GALLONS (TOYOTA COMMUNICATE TANKS CAN HAVE 15 GALLONS) WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY AND AFTER THE PUMP STOPS. THE FUEL LEVEL DOES NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR BUT I CANNOT PUT MORE FUEL SINCE PUMPS STOPS. I TRIED MULTIPLE GAS STATION AND MANY WAYS TO FILL UP THE TANK, THE ISSUE IS ALWAYS THERE. THE CAR RANGE DOES NOT GO OVER 500 MILES WHEN IT IS SOLD TO DO MORE.
Additional Notes:
I AM NOT ABLE TO FULLY FILL UP THE FUEL TANK AS EXPECTED BY TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. IT CAN PUT BARELY 9 GALLONS (TOYOTA COMMUNICATE TANKS CAN HAVE 15 GALLONS) WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY AND AFTER THE PUMP STOPS. THE FUEL LEVEL DOES NOT ALWAYS GO TO THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD INDICATOR BUT I CANNOT PUT MORE FUEL SINCE PUMPS STOPS. I TRIED MULTIPLE GAS STATION AND MANY WAYS TO FILL UP THE TANK, THE ISSUE IS ALWAYS THERE. THE CAR RANGE DOES NOT GO OVER 500 MILES WHEN IT IS SOLD TO DO MORE.
Mfg Campaign: 11308106
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Corrective Action:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Additional Notes:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Mfg Campaign: 11308296
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Corrective Action:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Additional Notes:
2019 RAV 4 XLE PREMIUM I PURCHASED A YEAR AGO CONTINUES TO LURCH WHEN SUDDENLY ACCELERATING FROM A ROLLING STOP. AN EXAMPLE IS WHEN PULLING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND THE LIGHT SUDDENLY TURNS GREEN, I'LL TAKE MY FOOT OF THE BRAKE AND TAP THE GAS AND THE CAR HESITATES THEN ACCELERATES. THIS MOTION JERKS ME AND OTHER PASSENGERS IN OUR SEATS.
Mfg Campaign: 11308296
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE (PUSH BUTTON) AFTER PARKING. THE ENGINE RAN FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS UNTIL I RETURNED. UNLIKE THE TRADITIONAL KEY THAT MOST OF US REMEMBER TO TAKE IT AFTER PARKING. REMOVING THE KEY WILL TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE: 1. THE ENGINE COULD OVERHEAT IN HOT SUMMER AND MAY EVEN CATCH ON FIRE 2. ANYONE CAN DRIVE THE CAR AWAY WITHOUT THE KEY. LOW OR TOTALLY NO KEY SIGNAL MEANS THE DRIVER IS NOT NEAR TO THE CAR. THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING AT ALL. FOR THE LEAST, THERE SHOULD BE SHOULD BE SOME LOUD ALERT. THE RAV4 BUILT-IN TECHNOLOGY HAS AN AUTO SHUT OFF FEATURE ON ACC MODE AFTER CERTAIN PERIOD AND REMOTE ENGINE START/STOP FEATURE. ONE CANNOT START THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY NEARBY. WHY CANNOT TOYOTA INCORPORATE THE AUTO OFF FEATURE ON THE KEY SIGNAL LEVEL, I.E. BELOW CERTAIN KEY SIGNAL LEVEL TURN THE ENGINE OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE REPORTED TO TOYOTA. IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS MOMENT.
Corrective Action:
I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE (PUSH BUTTON) AFTER PARKING. THE ENGINE RAN FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS UNTIL I RETURNED. UNLIKE THE TRADITIONAL KEY THAT MOST OF US REMEMBER TO TAKE IT AFTER PARKING. REMOVING THE KEY WILL TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE: 1. THE ENGINE COULD OVERHEAT IN HOT SUMMER AND MAY EVEN CATCH ON FIRE 2. ANYONE CAN DRIVE THE CAR AWAY WITHOUT THE KEY. LOW OR TOTALLY NO KEY SIGNAL MEANS THE DRIVER IS NOT NEAR TO THE CAR. THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING AT ALL. FOR THE LEAST, THERE SHOULD BE SHOULD BE SOME LOUD ALERT. THE RAV4 BUILT-IN TECHNOLOGY HAS AN AUTO SHUT OFF FEATURE ON ACC MODE AFTER CERTAIN PERIOD AND REMOTE ENGINE START/STOP FEATURE. ONE CANNOT START THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY NEARBY. WHY CANNOT TOYOTA INCORPORATE THE AUTO OFF FEATURE ON THE KEY SIGNAL LEVEL, I.E. BELOW CERTAIN KEY SIGNAL LEVEL TURN THE ENGINE OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE REPORTED TO TOYOTA. IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS MOMENT.
Additional Notes:
I FORGOT TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE (PUSH BUTTON) AFTER PARKING. THE ENGINE RAN FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS UNTIL I RETURNED. UNLIKE THE TRADITIONAL KEY THAT MOST OF US REMEMBER TO TAKE IT AFTER PARKING. REMOVING THE KEY WILL TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I AM OF THE OPINION THAT THIS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE: 1. THE ENGINE COULD OVERHEAT IN HOT SUMMER AND MAY EVEN CATCH ON FIRE 2. ANYONE CAN DRIVE THE CAR AWAY WITHOUT THE KEY. LOW OR TOTALLY NO KEY SIGNAL MEANS THE DRIVER IS NOT NEAR TO THE CAR. THE ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING AT ALL. FOR THE LEAST, THERE SHOULD BE SHOULD BE SOME LOUD ALERT. THE RAV4 BUILT-IN TECHNOLOGY HAS AN AUTO SHUT OFF FEATURE ON ACC MODE AFTER CERTAIN PERIOD AND REMOTE ENGINE START/STOP FEATURE. ONE CANNOT START THE CAR WITHOUT THE KEY NEARBY. WHY CANNOT TOYOTA INCORPORATE THE AUTO OFF FEATURE ON THE KEY SIGNAL LEVEL, I.E. BELOW CERTAIN KEY SIGNAL LEVEL TURN THE ENGINE OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE REPORTED TO TOYOTA. IT APPEARS THAT TOYOTA IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS MOMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11308347
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
UNABLE TO REFILL A FULL TANK. REFILLING WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT ON SHOULD ABLE TO FILL ABOUT 12 US GALLONS ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL BUT THE CAR CONSISTENTLY ABLE TO FILL ONLY 10 US GALLONS WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT IS ON.
Corrective Action:
UNABLE TO REFILL A FULL TANK. REFILLING WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT ON SHOULD ABLE TO FILL ABOUT 12 US GALLONS ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL BUT THE CAR CONSISTENTLY ABLE TO FILL ONLY 10 US GALLONS WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT IS ON.
Additional Notes:
UNABLE TO REFILL A FULL TANK. REFILLING WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT ON SHOULD ABLE TO FILL ABOUT 12 US GALLONS ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL BUT THE CAR CONSISTENTLY ABLE TO FILL ONLY 10 US GALLONS WHEN FUEL EMPTY LIGHT IS ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11307968
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE REPORTED GAS TANK SIZE OF MY 2019 RAV4 LIMITED PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2019 IS RATED FOR 14.5 GALLONS. ON EACH OCCASION OF LOW FUEL, WARNING OR LESS THAN 50 MILES BEFORE EMPTY NOTICE, EACH FILL UP HAS RESULTED IN TEN GALLONS OR LESS. 13 SEP - 528.6 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.485 GALS RANGE 534. MPG = 55.7 25 SEP - 418.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.185 GALS RANGE 579. MPG = 41 7 OCT - 460.8 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.343 GALS RANGE 585. MPG = 44 18 OCT - 430 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.058 GALS RANGE 577. MPG = 42.7 28 OCT - 423.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.619 GALS RANGE 560. MPG = 44 7 NOV - 420.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.071 GALS RANGE 545. MPG = 41.7 16 NOV - 309.3 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 7.808 GALLONS RANGE 539. MPG = 39.6 25 NOV ' 382.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.685 GALLONS RANGE 568. MPG = 35.8 THE TANK SIZE AS INDICATED DOES NOT EQUATE TO THE NEED TO REFILL TO CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS. WHERE OR WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE 4.5 GALLONS OF TANK FUEL THAT WE SEEM TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS?
Corrective Action:
THE REPORTED GAS TANK SIZE OF MY 2019 RAV4 LIMITED PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2019 IS RATED FOR 14.5 GALLONS. ON EACH OCCASION OF LOW FUEL, WARNING OR LESS THAN 50 MILES BEFORE EMPTY NOTICE, EACH FILL UP HAS RESULTED IN TEN GALLONS OR LESS. 13 SEP - 528.6 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.485 GALS RANGE 534. MPG = 55.7 25 SEP - 418.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.185 GALS RANGE 579. MPG = 41 7 OCT - 460.8 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.343 GALS RANGE 585. MPG = 44 18 OCT - 430 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.058 GALS RANGE 577. MPG = 42.7 28 OCT - 423.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.619 GALS RANGE 560. MPG = 44 7 NOV - 420.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.071 GALS RANGE 545. MPG = 41.7 16 NOV - 309.3 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 7.808 GALLONS RANGE 539. MPG = 39.6 25 NOV ' 382.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.685 GALLONS RANGE 568. MPG = 35.8 THE TANK SIZE AS INDICATED DOES NOT EQUATE TO THE NEED TO REFILL TO CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS. WHERE OR WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE 4.5 GALLONS OF TANK FUEL THAT WE SEEM TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS?
Additional Notes:
THE REPORTED GAS TANK SIZE OF MY 2019 RAV4 LIMITED PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2019 IS RATED FOR 14.5 GALLONS. ON EACH OCCASION OF LOW FUEL, WARNING OR LESS THAN 50 MILES BEFORE EMPTY NOTICE, EACH FILL UP HAS RESULTED IN TEN GALLONS OR LESS. 13 SEP - 528.6 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.485 GALS RANGE 534. MPG = 55.7 25 SEP - 418.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.185 GALS RANGE 579. MPG = 41 7 OCT - 460.8 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.343 GALS RANGE 585. MPG = 44 18 OCT - 430 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.058 GALS RANGE 577. MPG = 42.7 28 OCT - 423.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 9.619 GALS RANGE 560. MPG = 44 7 NOV - 420.5 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.071 GALS RANGE 545. MPG = 41.7 16 NOV - 309.3 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 7.808 GALLONS RANGE 539. MPG = 39.6 25 NOV ' 382.7 MILES DRIVEN FILL UP WAS 10.685 GALLONS RANGE 568. MPG = 35.8 THE TANK SIZE AS INDICATED DOES NOT EQUATE TO THE NEED TO REFILL TO CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS. WHERE OR WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE 4.5 GALLONS OF TANK FUEL THAT WE SEEM TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCESS?
Mfg Campaign: 11308027
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11307911
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11307911
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Corrective Action:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Additional Notes:
TWO WEEKS AGO THE CAR CAME ON WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE STATING THE HYBRID SYSTEM HAD FAILED. I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A RELAY VALVE AND SAID THEY HAD BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM IN COLD WEATHER WITH OTHER RAV4 HYBRIDS. NOW TODAY, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WAS LISTING ABOUT 6 ERROR MESSAGES, EVERYTHING FROM THE BRAKE POWER BEING LOW, ENGINE FAILURE, ETC. THE CAR WOULDN'T START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP.
Mfg Campaign: 11307911
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK NEVER REACHES FULL CAPACITY. FUEL PUMP ALWAYS SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 3/4 TANK. FUEL TANK ADVERTISED TO HOLD 14.5 GALLONS BUT DOES NO FILL UP PASSED 10 TO 11 GALLONS.
Corrective Action:
WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK NEVER REACHES FULL CAPACITY. FUEL PUMP ALWAYS SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 3/4 TANK. FUEL TANK ADVERTISED TO HOLD 14.5 GALLONS BUT DOES NO FILL UP PASSED 10 TO 11 GALLONS.
Additional Notes:
WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK NEVER REACHES FULL CAPACITY. FUEL PUMP ALWAYS SHUTS OFF AT ABOUT 3/4 TANK. FUEL TANK ADVERTISED TO HOLD 14.5 GALLONS BUT DOES NO FILL UP PASSED 10 TO 11 GALLONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11307956
Recall Date: Feb 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED THE NEW 2019 RAV4 HYBRID ON 11/29/2019 AT PRIME MOTORS IN SACO, MAINE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 725 MILES ON IT. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL IT IT WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. IT'S ADVERTISED TO HAVE A 14.5 GALLON TANK BUT ONLY HOLDS ABOUT 10 GALLONS. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO KEEP PUMPING AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS IS VERY BAD ADVICE AS IT COULD OVERFLOW AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED THE NEW 2019 RAV4 HYBRID ON 11/29/2019 AT PRIME MOTORS IN SACO, MAINE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 725 MILES ON IT. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL IT IT WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. IT'S ADVERTISED TO HAVE A 14.5 GALLON TANK BUT ONLY HOLDS ABOUT 10 GALLONS. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO KEEP PUMPING AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS IS VERY BAD ADVICE AS IT COULD OVERFLOW AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED THE NEW 2019 RAV4 HYBRID ON 11/29/2019 AT PRIME MOTORS IN SACO, MAINE. IT CURRENTLY HAS 725 MILES ON IT. WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL IT IT WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. IT'S ADVERTISED TO HAVE A 14.5 GALLON TANK BUT ONLY HOLDS ABOUT 10 GALLONS. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO KEEP PUMPING AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. THIS IS VERY BAD ADVICE AS IT COULD OVERFLOW AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Mfg Campaign: 11307639
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO PUT 8-9 GALLONS MAX INTO MY CAR. THE PUMP SHUTS OFF/READS AS FULL. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET 500+ MILES IN MY HYBRID WITH A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I AVERAGE 380 MP FILL UP. I PAID BIG MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO FIX THE FUEL TANK PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
MY CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO PUT 8-9 GALLONS MAX INTO MY CAR. THE PUMP SHUTS OFF/READS AS FULL. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET 500+ MILES IN MY HYBRID WITH A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I AVERAGE 380 MP FILL UP. I PAID BIG MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO FIX THE FUEL TANK PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
MY CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO PUT 8-9 GALLONS MAX INTO MY CAR. THE PUMP SHUTS OFF/READS AS FULL. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET 500+ MILES IN MY HYBRID WITH A 14.5 GALLON TANK. I AVERAGE 380 MP FILL UP. I PAID BIG MONEY FOR THIS CAR AND WOULD LIKE TOYOTA TO FIX THE FUEL TANK PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11307641
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP. IF IT IS DEAD EMPTY, THE MOST WE CAN GET THE TANK TO EXCEPT IS 10 GALLONS. THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO EXCEPT 14.5 GALLONS. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, WE ARE HAVING TO FILL THE TANK UP MORE OFTEN. THE VEHICLE SPECS STATE IT SHOULD GET 507 MILES PER TANK AND WE GET AROUND 400 MILES PER TANK.
Corrective Action:
THE GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP. IF IT IS DEAD EMPTY, THE MOST WE CAN GET THE TANK TO EXCEPT IS 10 GALLONS. THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO EXCEPT 14.5 GALLONS. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, WE ARE HAVING TO FILL THE TANK UP MORE OFTEN. THE VEHICLE SPECS STATE IT SHOULD GET 507 MILES PER TANK AND WE GET AROUND 400 MILES PER TANK.
Additional Notes:
THE GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP. IF IT IS DEAD EMPTY, THE MOST WE CAN GET THE TANK TO EXCEPT IS 10 GALLONS. THE VEHICLE IS SUPPOSE TO EXCEPT 14.5 GALLONS. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, WE ARE HAVING TO FILL THE TANK UP MORE OFTEN. THE VEHICLE SPECS STATE IT SHOULD GET 507 MILES PER TANK AND WE GET AROUND 400 MILES PER TANK.
Mfg Campaign: 11307751
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY NEW 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID XSE AND TOOK POSSESSION ON JANUARY 3 2020. SINCE THEN, I HAVE REFULED MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOTICED IT WOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS OF GAS FROM EMPTY. I FOUND MYSELF REFUELING MORE TIMES THAN MY PREVIOUS VEHICLES. WHEN RESEARCHING PRIOR TO PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE SAYS IT HAS A FUEL CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS AND 580 MILES PER TANK. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS AND IT HAS ALWAYS SHOWN GAS RANGE IN THE 400 MILES PER TANK. IT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANYWHERE CLOSE TO 580 MILES PER TANK. I TOOK IT TODAY TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER CALLING TOYOTA ON JANUARY 30TH AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ALL CARS HAVE A 4 GALLON RESERVE TANK. THIS WAS THEIR RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I AM SURE NOBODY WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GALLONS A CAR HAS IN RESERVE AFTER THE REFUEL LIGHT IS ON FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS. WHEN I REFULED ALL MY PREVIOUS CARS, THE CAPACITY WAS AT LEAST WHAT IT SAID ON THE MANUAL OR MORE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN A DIFFERENCE OF OVER 38% FROM WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS TO WHAT THIS VEHICLE CAN ACTUALLY TAKE WHEN REFUELING FROM EMPTY WITH THE REFUELING WARNING ON AND THE REFUELING LIGHT ON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRY AND FOLLOW TOYOTA'S OFFICIAL FUEL CAPACITY AND RANGE FOR THIS VEHICLE. IF YOU FOLLOW THE OFFICIAL RANGE STATED BY TOYOTA IN THE MANUAL AND VEHICLE INFORMATION, DRIVERS CAN RUN OUT OF GAS THINKING THE CAR HAS ACTUALLY 14.5 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 9-10 AND A RANGE OF 580 MILES INSTEAD OF THE ACTUAL 400 MILE RANGE. *LN*JB
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY NEW 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID XSE AND TOOK POSSESSION ON JANUARY 3 2020. SINCE THEN, I HAVE REFULED MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOTICED IT WOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS OF GAS FROM EMPTY. I FOUND MYSELF REFUELING MORE TIMES THAN MY PREVIOUS VEHICLES. WHEN RESEARCHING PRIOR TO PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE SAYS IT HAS A FUEL CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS AND 580 MILES PER TANK. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS AND IT HAS ALWAYS SHOWN GAS RANGE IN THE 400 MILES PER TANK. IT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANYWHERE CLOSE TO 580 MILES PER TANK. I TOOK IT TODAY TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER CALLING TOYOTA ON JANUARY 30TH AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ALL CARS HAVE A 4 GALLON RESERVE TANK. THIS WAS THEIR RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I AM SURE NOBODY WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GALLONS A CAR HAS IN RESERVE AFTER THE REFUEL LIGHT IS ON FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS. WHEN I REFULED ALL MY PREVIOUS CARS, THE CAPACITY WAS AT LEAST WHAT IT SAID ON THE MANUAL OR MORE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN A DIFFERENCE OF OVER 38% FROM WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS TO WHAT THIS VEHICLE CAN ACTUALLY TAKE WHEN REFUELING FROM EMPTY WITH THE REFUELING WARNING ON AND THE REFUELING LIGHT ON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRY AND FOLLOW TOYOTA'S OFFICIAL FUEL CAPACITY AND RANGE FOR THIS VEHICLE. IF YOU FOLLOW THE OFFICIAL RANGE STATED BY TOYOTA IN THE MANUAL AND VEHICLE INFORMATION, DRIVERS CAN RUN OUT OF GAS THINKING THE CAR HAS ACTUALLY 14.5 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 9-10 AND A RANGE OF 580 MILES INSTEAD OF THE ACTUAL 400 MILE RANGE. *LN*JB
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY NEW 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID XSE AND TOOK POSSESSION ON JANUARY 3 2020. SINCE THEN, I HAVE REFULED MULTIPLE TIMES AND NOTICED IT WOULD NOT TAKE MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS OF GAS FROM EMPTY. I FOUND MYSELF REFUELING MORE TIMES THAN MY PREVIOUS VEHICLES. WHEN RESEARCHING PRIOR TO PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE SAYS IT HAS A FUEL CAPACITY OF 14.5 GALLONS AND 580 MILES PER TANK. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 9-10 GALLONS AND IT HAS ALWAYS SHOWN GAS RANGE IN THE 400 MILES PER TANK. IT HAS NEVER GIVEN ME ANYWHERE CLOSE TO 580 MILES PER TANK. I TOOK IT TODAY TO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER CALLING TOYOTA ON JANUARY 30TH AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT ALL CARS HAVE A 4 GALLON RESERVE TANK. THIS WAS THEIR RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH I AM SURE NOBODY WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT HOW MANY GALLONS A CAR HAS IN RESERVE AFTER THE REFUEL LIGHT IS ON FOR OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS. WHEN I REFULED ALL MY PREVIOUS CARS, THE CAPACITY WAS AT LEAST WHAT IT SAID ON THE MANUAL OR MORE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN A DIFFERENCE OF OVER 38% FROM WHAT THE MANUAL SAYS TO WHAT THIS VEHICLE CAN ACTUALLY TAKE WHEN REFUELING FROM EMPTY WITH THE REFUELING WARNING ON AND THE REFUELING LIGHT ON. IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRY AND FOLLOW TOYOTA'S OFFICIAL FUEL CAPACITY AND RANGE FOR THIS VEHICLE. IF YOU FOLLOW THE OFFICIAL RANGE STATED BY TOYOTA IN THE MANUAL AND VEHICLE INFORMATION, DRIVERS CAN RUN OUT OF GAS THINKING THE CAR HAS ACTUALLY 14.5 GALLONS INSTEAD OF 9-10 AND A RANGE OF 580 MILES INSTEAD OF THE ACTUAL 400 MILE RANGE. *LN*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11307445
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
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