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:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP TO ADVERTISED CAPACITY. CONSISTENTLY LESS THAN FULL WHEN GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF. MULTIPLE PUMPS AND GAS STATIONS HAVE BEEN USED.
Corrective Action:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP TO ADVERTISED CAPACITY. CONSISTENTLY LESS THAN FULL WHEN GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF. MULTIPLE PUMPS AND GAS STATIONS HAVE BEEN USED.
Additional Notes:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL UP TO ADVERTISED CAPACITY. CONSISTENTLY LESS THAN FULL WHEN GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF. MULTIPLE PUMPS AND GAS STATIONS HAVE BEEN USED.
Mfg Campaign: 11282482
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID, UNABLE TO FILL UP WITH FUEL. WITH FUEL LIGHT ON AND 30 MILES OF RANGE VEHICLE ONLY ALLOWS 8.8 GALLONS OUT OF A 14.5 GALLON TANK. CAUSING LOSS OF ABOUT 200 MILES OF RANGE. FUEL GAUGE STAYS SLIGHTLY BELOW F EVEN AFTER TRYING TO TOP OFF. UNSAFE AS WE NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL WE HAVE AND COULD END UP STRANDED OR OVERFILLING.
Corrective Action:
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID, UNABLE TO FILL UP WITH FUEL. WITH FUEL LIGHT ON AND 30 MILES OF RANGE VEHICLE ONLY ALLOWS 8.8 GALLONS OUT OF A 14.5 GALLON TANK. CAUSING LOSS OF ABOUT 200 MILES OF RANGE. FUEL GAUGE STAYS SLIGHTLY BELOW F EVEN AFTER TRYING TO TOP OFF. UNSAFE AS WE NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL WE HAVE AND COULD END UP STRANDED OR OVERFILLING.
Additional Notes:
2019 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID, UNABLE TO FILL UP WITH FUEL. WITH FUEL LIGHT ON AND 30 MILES OF RANGE VEHICLE ONLY ALLOWS 8.8 GALLONS OUT OF A 14.5 GALLON TANK. CAUSING LOSS OF ABOUT 200 MILES OF RANGE. FUEL GAUGE STAYS SLIGHTLY BELOW F EVEN AFTER TRYING TO TOP OFF. UNSAFE AS WE NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL WE HAVE AND COULD END UP STRANDED OR OVERFILLING.
Mfg Campaign: 11282569
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
A VERY SIGNIFICANT "LURCHING" ALMOST"STALLING" IS VERY APPARENT AS THE COMPLAINTS INDICATE. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS IN 4TH GEAR...NOT 1ST GEAR FROM A DEAD STOP. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FROM DAY 1 OF CAR PURCHASE. VEHICLE NOW HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT
Corrective Action:
A VERY SIGNIFICANT "LURCHING" ALMOST"STALLING" IS VERY APPARENT AS THE COMPLAINTS INDICATE. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS IN 4TH GEAR...NOT 1ST GEAR FROM A DEAD STOP. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FROM DAY 1 OF CAR PURCHASE. VEHICLE NOW HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT
Additional Notes:
A VERY SIGNIFICANT "LURCHING" ALMOST"STALLING" IS VERY APPARENT AS THE COMPLAINTS INDICATE. IN ADDITION, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS IN 4TH GEAR...NOT 1ST GEAR FROM A DEAD STOP. I WOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FROM DAY 1 OF CAR PURCHASE. VEHICLE NOW HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT
Mfg Campaign: 11282328
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS, I CAN NEVER REACH ANYTHING OVER 9 GALLONS, AND THIS CAR REPORTEDLY HAS A 14 5 GALLON TANK. THE DEALERSHIP ALREADY REPLACED MY ORIGINAL GAS TANK, BEFORE THAT MY CAR WOULD NEVER GET TO THE F ON THE FUEL GAUGE. NOW IT TELLS ME I HAVE LOW FUEL AND NEED TO FILL UP, BUT ONLY LETS ME PUT ON 9.5 GALLONS MAX, EVEN WHEN IT TELLS ME I HAVE ZERO MILES LEFT BEFORE EMPTY. SINCE THE FUEL ECONOMY AND SIZE OF THIS HYBRID GAS TANK ARE WHAT LEAD ME TO THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE, I'M INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN APRIL AND STILL, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX. THIS IS SUPER UPSETTING AND SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH TOYOTA, I DON'T PLAN ON EVER BUYING ANOTHER. ANOTHER MONTH AND I'M GOING TO FILE UNDER THE LEMON LAW BECAUSE THIS CAR DEFINITELY IS NOT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AND NO ONE AT THE COMPANY SEEMS TO CARE. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS, MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO FIX YET. THEY DON'T THINK THE ISSUE IS THE FUEL TANK, BUT THE SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE LEFT IN THE CAR, THE SAME SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU YOUR AVERAGE MPG. IT'S TELLING YOU THAT YOUR TANK IS EMPTY TOO SOON, SO WHEN YOU FILL UP, YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO. WHILE LOGGING MY TRIP MILEAGE, I'M ONLY EVER ABLE TO GET AT MOST 350 MILES PER TANK, INSTEAD OF THE PROMISED OVER 500 MILES PER TANK WITH AN LOW-BALLED AVERAGE MPG OF 37.
Corrective Action:
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS, I CAN NEVER REACH ANYTHING OVER 9 GALLONS, AND THIS CAR REPORTEDLY HAS A 14 5 GALLON TANK. THE DEALERSHIP ALREADY REPLACED MY ORIGINAL GAS TANK, BEFORE THAT MY CAR WOULD NEVER GET TO THE F ON THE FUEL GAUGE. NOW IT TELLS ME I HAVE LOW FUEL AND NEED TO FILL UP, BUT ONLY LETS ME PUT ON 9.5 GALLONS MAX, EVEN WHEN IT TELLS ME I HAVE ZERO MILES LEFT BEFORE EMPTY. SINCE THE FUEL ECONOMY AND SIZE OF THIS HYBRID GAS TANK ARE WHAT LEAD ME TO THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE, I'M INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN APRIL AND STILL, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX. THIS IS SUPER UPSETTING AND SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH TOYOTA, I DON'T PLAN ON EVER BUYING ANOTHER. ANOTHER MONTH AND I'M GOING TO FILE UNDER THE LEMON LAW BECAUSE THIS CAR DEFINITELY IS NOT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AND NO ONE AT THE COMPANY SEEMS TO CARE. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS, MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO FIX YET. THEY DON'T THINK THE ISSUE IS THE FUEL TANK, BUT THE SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE LEFT IN THE CAR, THE SAME SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU YOUR AVERAGE MPG. IT'S TELLING YOU THAT YOUR TANK IS EMPTY TOO SOON, SO WHEN YOU FILL UP, YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO. WHILE LOGGING MY TRIP MILEAGE, I'M ONLY EVER ABLE TO GET AT MOST 350 MILES PER TANK, INSTEAD OF THE PROMISED OVER 500 MILES PER TANK WITH AN LOW-BALLED AVERAGE MPG OF 37.
Additional Notes:
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I FILL UP THE TANK WITH GAS, I CAN NEVER REACH ANYTHING OVER 9 GALLONS, AND THIS CAR REPORTEDLY HAS A 14 5 GALLON TANK. THE DEALERSHIP ALREADY REPLACED MY ORIGINAL GAS TANK, BEFORE THAT MY CAR WOULD NEVER GET TO THE F ON THE FUEL GAUGE. NOW IT TELLS ME I HAVE LOW FUEL AND NEED TO FILL UP, BUT ONLY LETS ME PUT ON 9.5 GALLONS MAX, EVEN WHEN IT TELLS ME I HAVE ZERO MILES LEFT BEFORE EMPTY. SINCE THE FUEL ECONOMY AND SIZE OF THIS HYBRID GAS TANK ARE WHAT LEAD ME TO THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE, I'M INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTED AND HAVE GOTTEN NOWHERE WITH TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE. I BOUGHT THE CAR IN APRIL AND STILL, MORE THAN 6 MONTHS LATER, THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX. THIS IS SUPER UPSETTING AND SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH TOYOTA, I DON'T PLAN ON EVER BUYING ANOTHER. ANOTHER MONTH AND I'M GOING TO FILE UNDER THE LEMON LAW BECAUSE THIS CAR DEFINITELY IS NOT WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE AND NO ONE AT THE COMPANY SEEMS TO CARE. I'VE TAKEN IT IN TO MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS, MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO FIX YET. THEY DON'T THINK THE ISSUE IS THE FUEL TANK, BUT THE SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU HOW MUCH FUEL YOU HAVE LEFT IN THE CAR, THE SAME SYSTEM THAT TELLS YOU YOUR AVERAGE MPG. IT'S TELLING YOU THAT YOUR TANK IS EMPTY TOO SOON, SO WHEN YOU FILL UP, YOU DON'T REALLY NEED TO. WHILE LOGGING MY TRIP MILEAGE, I'M ONLY EVER ABLE TO GET AT MOST 350 MILES PER TANK, INSTEAD OF THE PROMISED OVER 500 MILES PER TANK WITH AN LOW-BALLED AVERAGE MPG OF 37.
Mfg Campaign: 11282371
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY HYBRID BATTERY HAS YET TO FULLY CHARGE. I HAVE ONLY RECIEVED DOUBLE TALK FROM 3 DIFFERENT SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST STATING "THE HYBRID BATTERY IS NEVER GOING TO FULLY CHARGE. AND IF IT DOES, IT WILL NOT LAST AS LONG AS THE 8 YEAR WARRANTY." I THEN ASK IF OTHERS {OWNERS OF THE TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID BATTERY } HAVE THE SAME HYBRID BATTERY ISSUES I HAVE. THE SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST ALL REPLIED"ALL HYBRID BATTERIES HAVE FULLY CHARGED"
Corrective Action:
MY HYBRID BATTERY HAS YET TO FULLY CHARGE. I HAVE ONLY RECIEVED DOUBLE TALK FROM 3 DIFFERENT SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST STATING "THE HYBRID BATTERY IS NEVER GOING TO FULLY CHARGE. AND IF IT DOES, IT WILL NOT LAST AS LONG AS THE 8 YEAR WARRANTY." I THEN ASK IF OTHERS {OWNERS OF THE TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID BATTERY } HAVE THE SAME HYBRID BATTERY ISSUES I HAVE. THE SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST ALL REPLIED"ALL HYBRID BATTERIES HAVE FULLY CHARGED"
Additional Notes:
MY HYBRID BATTERY HAS YET TO FULLY CHARGE. I HAVE ONLY RECIEVED DOUBLE TALK FROM 3 DIFFERENT SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST STATING "THE HYBRID BATTERY IS NEVER GOING TO FULLY CHARGE. AND IF IT DOES, IT WILL NOT LAST AS LONG AS THE 8 YEAR WARRANTY." I THEN ASK IF OTHERS {OWNERS OF THE TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID BATTERY } HAVE THE SAME HYBRID BATTERY ISSUES I HAVE. THE SERVICE CARE SPECIALIST ALL REPLIED"ALL HYBRID BATTERIES HAVE FULLY CHARGED"
Mfg Campaign: 11282036
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID A FEW MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME I HAVE FILLED THE FUEL TANK, I HAVE FILLED IT UNTIL THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, BUT THE TANK NEVER REGISTERS MORE THAN 3/4+ FULL. I HAVE TRIED FILLING THE TANK AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GASOLINE STATIONS. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FILL THE TANK TO FULL. HOWEVER, I SUSPECT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY NOT INSERTING THE NOZZLE COMPLETELY INTO THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AGAIN TODAY ABOUT THE CONTINUING PROBLEM, AND THAT'S WHAT THEY TOLD ME TO DO. THEY ALSO OFFERED TO ACCOMPANY ME TO A GAS STATION, IMPLYING THAT AFTER DECADES OF DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FILL A GAS TANK. FORTUNATELY I LOGGED ONTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE, AND I SEE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID FUELING SYSTEM, AND THE FIX CAN'T BE TO NOT FULLY INSERT THE NOZZLE INTO THE TANK, OR CONTINUE FILLING THE TANK AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. DOING SO CIRCUMVENTS BUILT IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES, AND IS DANGEROUS. IT ALSO NEGATIVELY IMPACTS THE DRIVING RANGE THAT WE HAVE ON A TANK OF GAS.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID A FEW MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME I HAVE FILLED THE FUEL TANK, I HAVE FILLED IT UNTIL THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, BUT THE TANK NEVER REGISTERS MORE THAN 3/4+ FULL. I HAVE TRIED FILLING THE TANK AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GASOLINE STATIONS. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FILL THE TANK TO FULL. HOWEVER, I SUSPECT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY NOT INSERTING THE NOZZLE COMPLETELY INTO THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AGAIN TODAY ABOUT THE CONTINUING PROBLEM, AND THAT'S WHAT THEY TOLD ME TO DO. THEY ALSO OFFERED TO ACCOMPANY ME TO A GAS STATION, IMPLYING THAT AFTER DECADES OF DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FILL A GAS TANK. FORTUNATELY I LOGGED ONTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE, AND I SEE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID FUELING SYSTEM, AND THE FIX CAN'T BE TO NOT FULLY INSERT THE NOZZLE INTO THE TANK, OR CONTINUE FILLING THE TANK AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. DOING SO CIRCUMVENTS BUILT IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES, AND IS DANGEROUS. IT ALSO NEGATIVELY IMPACTS THE DRIVING RANGE THAT WE HAVE ON A TANK OF GAS.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID A FEW MONTHS AGO. EACH TIME I HAVE FILLED THE FUEL TANK, I HAVE FILLED IT UNTIL THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF, BUT THE TANK NEVER REGISTERS MORE THAN 3/4+ FULL. I HAVE TRIED FILLING THE TANK AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GASOLINE STATIONS. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. A FEW WEEKS AGO, AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG, AND THEY WERE ABLE TO FILL THE TANK TO FULL. HOWEVER, I SUSPECT THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED BY NOT INSERTING THE NOZZLE COMPLETELY INTO THE FUEL TANK, BECAUSE I SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AGAIN TODAY ABOUT THE CONTINUING PROBLEM, AND THAT'S WHAT THEY TOLD ME TO DO. THEY ALSO OFFERED TO ACCOMPANY ME TO A GAS STATION, IMPLYING THAT AFTER DECADES OF DRIVING, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO FILL A GAS TANK. FORTUNATELY I LOGGED ONTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE, AND I SEE THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE 2019 RAV 4 HYBRID FUELING SYSTEM, AND THE FIX CAN'T BE TO NOT FULLY INSERT THE NOZZLE INTO THE TANK, OR CONTINUE FILLING THE TANK AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. DOING SO CIRCUMVENTS BUILT IN SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES, AND IS DANGEROUS. IT ALSO NEGATIVELY IMPACTS THE DRIVING RANGE THAT WE HAVE ON A TANK OF GAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11281827
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL TANK WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. WHEN GAS PUMP CUTS OFF, TANK IS ONLY PARTIALLY FILLED. RANGE AVAILABLE IS FAR SHORT OF ADVERTISED RANGE. CAN HOLD PUMP LEVER ON, BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU'RE IN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP GIVES RUNAROUND WITHOUT REALLY SEEMING INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OTHER "FUEL" ENTRIES ARE CITING. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE IN APRIL. I USED APRIL AS DATE HAPPENED. (BELOW). IT HAS BEEN 7 MONTHS AND TOYOTA IS STILL IGNORING THE PROBLEM. HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT LEAST TWICE.
Corrective Action:
FUEL TANK WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. WHEN GAS PUMP CUTS OFF, TANK IS ONLY PARTIALLY FILLED. RANGE AVAILABLE IS FAR SHORT OF ADVERTISED RANGE. CAN HOLD PUMP LEVER ON, BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU'RE IN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP GIVES RUNAROUND WITHOUT REALLY SEEMING INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OTHER "FUEL" ENTRIES ARE CITING. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE IN APRIL. I USED APRIL AS DATE HAPPENED. (BELOW). IT HAS BEEN 7 MONTHS AND TOYOTA IS STILL IGNORING THE PROBLEM. HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT LEAST TWICE.
Additional Notes:
FUEL TANK WON'T FILL ALL THE WAY. WHEN GAS PUMP CUTS OFF, TANK IS ONLY PARTIALLY FILLED. RANGE AVAILABLE IS FAR SHORT OF ADVERTISED RANGE. CAN HOLD PUMP LEVER ON, BUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU'RE IN. TOYOTA DEALERSHIP GIVES RUNAROUND WITHOUT REALLY SEEMING INTERESTED IN FIXING THE PROBLEM. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OTHER "FUEL" ENTRIES ARE CITING. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE IN APRIL. I USED APRIL AS DATE HAPPENED. (BELOW). IT HAS BEEN 7 MONTHS AND TOYOTA IS STILL IGNORING THE PROBLEM. HAVE COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT LEAST TWICE.
Mfg Campaign: 11280535
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL. MAX IS BETWEEN HALF AND THREE-QUARTER FILL. CALLED TOYOTA AND OPENED AN INCIDENT REPORT. TOYOTA ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT NO CURRENT FIX. I DRIVE EXTENSIVELY AND PURCHASED A HYBRID FOR THIS REASON. I CANNOT USE THE CAR AS DESCRIBED. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT TO A LOCAL DELEARSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP ACTED UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE TRAVEL I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE STATE OF NO FORSEEABLE SOLUTION. IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED BY TOYOTA BEFORE LEMON LAWS EXPIRE WHERE I AM TO TURN? I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT THE SISTER DEALERSHIP IN MAINE BUT RESIDE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE DRIVING REQUIREMENT FOR WORK I ALREADY HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL HANG WITHOUT A SOLID ANSWER AND I WILL RUN OUT OF TIME ON MILES TO REPORT UNDER LEMON LAW. I WANT THE VEHICLE FIXED BUT AM CONCERNED I WILL BE LEFT HIGH AND DRY BASED ON TIMING.
Corrective Action:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL. MAX IS BETWEEN HALF AND THREE-QUARTER FILL. CALLED TOYOTA AND OPENED AN INCIDENT REPORT. TOYOTA ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT NO CURRENT FIX. I DRIVE EXTENSIVELY AND PURCHASED A HYBRID FOR THIS REASON. I CANNOT USE THE CAR AS DESCRIBED. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT TO A LOCAL DELEARSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP ACTED UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE TRAVEL I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE STATE OF NO FORSEEABLE SOLUTION. IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED BY TOYOTA BEFORE LEMON LAWS EXPIRE WHERE I AM TO TURN? I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT THE SISTER DEALERSHIP IN MAINE BUT RESIDE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE DRIVING REQUIREMENT FOR WORK I ALREADY HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL HANG WITHOUT A SOLID ANSWER AND I WILL RUN OUT OF TIME ON MILES TO REPORT UNDER LEMON LAW. I WANT THE VEHICLE FIXED BUT AM CONCERNED I WILL BE LEFT HIGH AND DRY BASED ON TIMING.
Additional Notes:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL. MAX IS BETWEEN HALF AND THREE-QUARTER FILL. CALLED TOYOTA AND OPENED AN INCIDENT REPORT. TOYOTA ADVISED THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT NO CURRENT FIX. I DRIVE EXTENSIVELY AND PURCHASED A HYBRID FOR THIS REASON. I CANNOT USE THE CAR AS DESCRIBED. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT TO A LOCAL DELEARSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP ACTED UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE TRAVEL I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE STATE OF NO FORSEEABLE SOLUTION. IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED BY TOYOTA BEFORE LEMON LAWS EXPIRE WHERE I AM TO TURN? I PURCHASED THIS CAR AT THE SISTER DEALERSHIP IN MAINE BUT RESIDE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. DUE TO MY EXTENSIVE DRIVING REQUIREMENT FOR WORK I ALREADY HAVE APPROX. 11,500 MILES ON IT. I AM VERY CONCERNED THIS WILL HANG WITHOUT A SOLID ANSWER AND I WILL RUN OUT OF TIME ON MILES TO REPORT UNDER LEMON LAW. I WANT THE VEHICLE FIXED BUT AM CONCERNED I WILL BE LEFT HIGH AND DRY BASED ON TIMING.
Mfg Campaign: 11280375
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY DOES NOT FULLY CHARGE, WHEN I USE THE EV MODE IT WILL DRAIN THE BATTERY TO HAVING ONLY 3 GREEN LINES AND WONT WANT TO ACCESS THE EV MODE SAYING BATTERY IS TOO LOW. THIS TAKES ABOUT 10 MIN TO DRAIN. WHEN I GO PUT GAS I USUALLY TRY TO FILL UP THE TANK. I LEAVE THE PUMP ON SO IT CAN FILL AUTOMATICALLY. AT ONE TIME IT CLICKED TO WHERE IT INDICATES ITS FULL. WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE OFF I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR WAS LOWER THAN FULL TANK. I THOUGH IT WAS THE GAS PUMP. WENT AGAIN TO FUEL UP AND DID THE SAME THING BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO STAND THERE TO FUEL UP MYSELF THIS TIME IT TOOK MORE GALLONS THEN IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN. SO THERE IS SOMETHING DEFIANTLY WRONG WITH THE INTAKE TANK OF THIS RAV4
Corrective Action:
BATTERY DOES NOT FULLY CHARGE, WHEN I USE THE EV MODE IT WILL DRAIN THE BATTERY TO HAVING ONLY 3 GREEN LINES AND WONT WANT TO ACCESS THE EV MODE SAYING BATTERY IS TOO LOW. THIS TAKES ABOUT 10 MIN TO DRAIN. WHEN I GO PUT GAS I USUALLY TRY TO FILL UP THE TANK. I LEAVE THE PUMP ON SO IT CAN FILL AUTOMATICALLY. AT ONE TIME IT CLICKED TO WHERE IT INDICATES ITS FULL. WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE OFF I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR WAS LOWER THAN FULL TANK. I THOUGH IT WAS THE GAS PUMP. WENT AGAIN TO FUEL UP AND DID THE SAME THING BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO STAND THERE TO FUEL UP MYSELF THIS TIME IT TOOK MORE GALLONS THEN IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN. SO THERE IS SOMETHING DEFIANTLY WRONG WITH THE INTAKE TANK OF THIS RAV4
Additional Notes:
BATTERY DOES NOT FULLY CHARGE, WHEN I USE THE EV MODE IT WILL DRAIN THE BATTERY TO HAVING ONLY 3 GREEN LINES AND WONT WANT TO ACCESS THE EV MODE SAYING BATTERY IS TOO LOW. THIS TAKES ABOUT 10 MIN TO DRAIN. WHEN I GO PUT GAS I USUALLY TRY TO FILL UP THE TANK. I LEAVE THE PUMP ON SO IT CAN FILL AUTOMATICALLY. AT ONE TIME IT CLICKED TO WHERE IT INDICATES ITS FULL. WHEN I WENT TO DRIVE OFF I NOTICED THAT THE FUEL INDICATOR WAS LOWER THAN FULL TANK. I THOUGH IT WAS THE GAS PUMP. WENT AGAIN TO FUEL UP AND DID THE SAME THING BUT THIS TIME I HAD TO STAND THERE TO FUEL UP MYSELF THIS TIME IT TOOK MORE GALLONS THEN IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN. SO THERE IS SOMETHING DEFIANTLY WRONG WITH THE INTAKE TANK OF THIS RAV4
Mfg Campaign: 11280425
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I CAN ONLY GET ABOUT 10 GALLONS IN THIS 14.5 GALLON TANK. THE GAS PUMPS CLICKS OFF AT 3/4 FULL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR THE ADVERTISED RANGE OF ABOUT 500-550 AND IT IS NO WHERE NEAR THAT. TOYOTA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SOME CARS HAVE THE PROBLEM AND APPARENTLY SOME DO NOT.
Corrective Action:
I CAN ONLY GET ABOUT 10 GALLONS IN THIS 14.5 GALLON TANK. THE GAS PUMPS CLICKS OFF AT 3/4 FULL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR THE ADVERTISED RANGE OF ABOUT 500-550 AND IT IS NO WHERE NEAR THAT. TOYOTA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SOME CARS HAVE THE PROBLEM AND APPARENTLY SOME DO NOT.
Additional Notes:
I CAN ONLY GET ABOUT 10 GALLONS IN THIS 14.5 GALLON TANK. THE GAS PUMPS CLICKS OFF AT 3/4 FULL. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR THE ADVERTISED RANGE OF ABOUT 500-550 AND IT IS NO WHERE NEAR THAT. TOYOTA IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW SOME CARS HAVE THE PROBLEM AND APPARENTLY SOME DO NOT.
Mfg Campaign: 11279768
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID LIMITED I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2019 HAS NEVER ALLOWED ME TO COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK BEYOND 8/10'S FULL BEFORE THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. AS THE FUEL IS USED UP, THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY INDICATES EARLIER THAN NECESSARY THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. MANY OWNERS HAVE REGISTERED THEIR FRUSTRATIONS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON CARGURUS.COM AND RAV4WORLD.COM SINCE THE ISSUE FIRST BECAME APPARENT FOLLOWING THE INITIAL SALES OF THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID. I HAVE NOT FOUND ONE INSTANCE WHERE ANYONE IS NOT HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THERE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID.
Corrective Action:
THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID LIMITED I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2019 HAS NEVER ALLOWED ME TO COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK BEYOND 8/10'S FULL BEFORE THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. AS THE FUEL IS USED UP, THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY INDICATES EARLIER THAN NECESSARY THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. MANY OWNERS HAVE REGISTERED THEIR FRUSTRATIONS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON CARGURUS.COM AND RAV4WORLD.COM SINCE THE ISSUE FIRST BECAME APPARENT FOLLOWING THE INITIAL SALES OF THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID. I HAVE NOT FOUND ONE INSTANCE WHERE ANYONE IS NOT HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THERE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID.
Additional Notes:
THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID LIMITED I PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 2019 HAS NEVER ALLOWED ME TO COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK BEYOND 8/10'S FULL BEFORE THE FUEL NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. AS THE FUEL IS USED UP, THE FUEL GAUGE INACCURATELY INDICATES EARLIER THAN NECESSARY THAT THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. MANY OWNERS HAVE REGISTERED THEIR FRUSTRATIONS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON CARGURUS.COM AND RAV4WORLD.COM SINCE THE ISSUE FIRST BECAME APPARENT FOLLOWING THE INITIAL SALES OF THE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID. I HAVE NOT FOUND ONE INSTANCE WHERE ANYONE IS NOT HAVING THIS ISSUE WITH THERE 2019 RAV4 HYBRID.
Mfg Campaign: 11279575
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THIS CAR IS A HYBRID, AND HAS A SO-CALLED "SMART KEY." THE VEHICLE ENGINE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE CAR, EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL ENGAGED. USUALLY, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE THE DRIVER SHOULD TURN OFF THE ENGINE BY PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON BEFORE WALKING AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY FAIL DO THIS PROPERLY, BY EITHER NOT PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON, NOT PUSHING IT HARD ENOUGH, OR FAILING TO FULLY PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK BEFORE PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS A HYBRID, IT IS USUALLY COMPLETELY SILENT EVEN IF THE ENGINE SYSTEM IS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WILL EMIT 3 SHORT, RELATIVELY QUIET, BEEPS WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL TURNED ON, BUT THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS IN THE CAR OFTEN EMITS THE SAME BEEPS, SO THEY ARE EASY TO INADVERTENTLY DISREGARD. IF THE CAR IS LEFT IN A HOME GARAGE, IT CAN FILL THE HOME WITH LETHAL CARBON MONOXIDE. IF THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED, THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE CAN MOVE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WELL REPORTED FATALITIES FROM THESE DEFECTS. VIRTUALLY ALL OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF VEHICLES WITH SMART KEYS CORRECTED THIS DEFECT YEARS AGO, BY AUTOMATICALLY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE IF THE SMART KEY IS REMOVED. TOYOTA IS CORRECTING THIS ISSUE IN 2020 MODELS. BUT TOYOTA IS NOT, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, CORRECTING IT IN 2019 AND EARLIER CARS. IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A RELATIVELY STRAIGHTFORWARD FIX, WHICH COULD BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A FIRMWARE UPDATE. BECAUSE THIS IS A SERIOUS, POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT, I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL EXISTING 2019 AND EARLIER CARS AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THOUGH I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SERIOUS, I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE PROBLEM
Corrective Action:
THIS CAR IS A HYBRID, AND HAS A SO-CALLED "SMART KEY." THE VEHICLE ENGINE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE CAR, EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL ENGAGED. USUALLY, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE THE DRIVER SHOULD TURN OFF THE ENGINE BY PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON BEFORE WALKING AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY FAIL DO THIS PROPERLY, BY EITHER NOT PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON, NOT PUSHING IT HARD ENOUGH, OR FAILING TO FULLY PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK BEFORE PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS A HYBRID, IT IS USUALLY COMPLETELY SILENT EVEN IF THE ENGINE SYSTEM IS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WILL EMIT 3 SHORT, RELATIVELY QUIET, BEEPS WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL TURNED ON, BUT THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS IN THE CAR OFTEN EMITS THE SAME BEEPS, SO THEY ARE EASY TO INADVERTENTLY DISREGARD. IF THE CAR IS LEFT IN A HOME GARAGE, IT CAN FILL THE HOME WITH LETHAL CARBON MONOXIDE. IF THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED, THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE CAN MOVE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WELL REPORTED FATALITIES FROM THESE DEFECTS. VIRTUALLY ALL OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF VEHICLES WITH SMART KEYS CORRECTED THIS DEFECT YEARS AGO, BY AUTOMATICALLY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE IF THE SMART KEY IS REMOVED. TOYOTA IS CORRECTING THIS ISSUE IN 2020 MODELS. BUT TOYOTA IS NOT, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, CORRECTING IT IN 2019 AND EARLIER CARS. IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A RELATIVELY STRAIGHTFORWARD FIX, WHICH COULD BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A FIRMWARE UPDATE. BECAUSE THIS IS A SERIOUS, POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT, I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL EXISTING 2019 AND EARLIER CARS AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THOUGH I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SERIOUS, I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE PROBLEM
Additional Notes:
THIS CAR IS A HYBRID, AND HAS A SO-CALLED "SMART KEY." THE VEHICLE ENGINE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE WHEN THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE CAR, EVEN IF THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL ENGAGED. USUALLY, THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE THE DRIVER SHOULD TURN OFF THE ENGINE BY PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON BEFORE WALKING AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. BUT IT IS POSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY FAIL DO THIS PROPERLY, BY EITHER NOT PUSHING THE OFF BUTTON, NOT PUSHING IT HARD ENOUGH, OR FAILING TO FULLY PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK BEFORE PUSHING THE ON/OFF BUTTON. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS A HYBRID, IT IS USUALLY COMPLETELY SILENT EVEN IF THE ENGINE SYSTEM IS STILL ON. THE VEHICLE WILL EMIT 3 SHORT, RELATIVELY QUIET, BEEPS WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL TURNED ON, BUT THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS IN THE CAR OFTEN EMITS THE SAME BEEPS, SO THEY ARE EASY TO INADVERTENTLY DISREGARD. IF THE CAR IS LEFT IN A HOME GARAGE, IT CAN FILL THE HOME WITH LETHAL CARBON MONOXIDE. IF THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED, THE UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE CAN MOVE. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WELL REPORTED FATALITIES FROM THESE DEFECTS. VIRTUALLY ALL OTHER MANUFACTURERS OF VEHICLES WITH SMART KEYS CORRECTED THIS DEFECT YEARS AGO, BY AUTOMATICALLY TURNING OFF THE ENGINE IF THE SMART KEY IS REMOVED. TOYOTA IS CORRECTING THIS ISSUE IN 2020 MODELS. BUT TOYOTA IS NOT, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, CORRECTING IT IN 2019 AND EARLIER CARS. IT WOULD PROBABLY BE A RELATIVELY STRAIGHTFORWARD FIX, WHICH COULD BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH A FIRMWARE UPDATE. BECAUSE THIS IS A SERIOUS, POTENTIALLY LETHAL DEFECT, I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL EXISTING 2019 AND EARLIER CARS AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THOUGH I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS SERIOUS, I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE PROBLEM
Mfg Campaign: 11279609
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE'S OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT REFULE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS ONLY 2.2 GAL LEFT IN TANK. AT REFUELING, VEHICLE ONLY ACCEPTS 9-10 GALLONS WITHOUT TOPPING OFF/ FORCING ADDITIONAL FUEL. VEHICLE WILL SHOW LESS THEN FULL TANK AT STARTUP AFTER REFUEL. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION, I WAS ADVISED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND NO FIX IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE'S OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT REFULE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS ONLY 2.2 GAL LEFT IN TANK. AT REFUELING, VEHICLE ONLY ACCEPTS 9-10 GALLONS WITHOUT TOPPING OFF/ FORCING ADDITIONAL FUEL. VEHICLE WILL SHOW LESS THEN FULL TANK AT STARTUP AFTER REFUEL. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION, I WAS ADVISED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND NO FIX IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE'S OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT REFULE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS ONLY 2.2 GAL LEFT IN TANK. AT REFUELING, VEHICLE ONLY ACCEPTS 9-10 GALLONS WITHOUT TOPPING OFF/ FORCING ADDITIONAL FUEL. VEHICLE WILL SHOW LESS THEN FULL TANK AT STARTUP AFTER REFUEL. WHEN BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION, I WAS ADVISED THAT TOYOTA WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND NO FIX IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11279430
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SAFETY SENSING SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONAL - SEE ATTACHED LETTER.
Corrective Action:
SAFETY SENSING SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONAL - SEE ATTACHED LETTER.
Additional Notes:
SAFETY SENSING SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONAL - SEE ATTACHED LETTER.
Mfg Campaign: 11279293
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE 2 INCH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ON THE 2019 TOYOTA RAVV4 IS CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE GEE-WHIZ FUEL ECONOMY DATA IS PREDOMINANTLY DISPLAYED IN THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN WHILE THE IMPORTANT AND OFTEN USED CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING IS IN A BARELY READABLE SIZED FONT. OTHER MORE USEFUL DATA IS ALSO DISPLAYED IN VERY SMALL FONT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPROGRAM AND UPDATE THE DISPLAY.
Corrective Action:
THE 2 INCH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ON THE 2019 TOYOTA RAVV4 IS CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE GEE-WHIZ FUEL ECONOMY DATA IS PREDOMINANTLY DISPLAYED IN THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN WHILE THE IMPORTANT AND OFTEN USED CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING IS IN A BARELY READABLE SIZED FONT. OTHER MORE USEFUL DATA IS ALSO DISPLAYED IN VERY SMALL FONT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPROGRAM AND UPDATE THE DISPLAY.
Additional Notes:
THE 2 INCH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ON THE 2019 TOYOTA RAVV4 IS CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION. THE GEE-WHIZ FUEL ECONOMY DATA IS PREDOMINANTLY DISPLAYED IN THE CENTER OF THE SCREEN WHILE THE IMPORTANT AND OFTEN USED CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING IS IN A BARELY READABLE SIZED FONT. OTHER MORE USEFUL DATA IS ALSO DISPLAYED IN VERY SMALL FONT. TOYOTA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPROGRAM AND UPDATE THE DISPLAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11278599
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK THE FUEL SYSTEM DOES THE AUTO SHUT OFF BEFORE THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. THE FIRST FEW TIMES I FILLED THE NEW VEHICLE, I PUT THE NOZZLE BACK IN THE PUMP THINKING IT WAS FULL, BUT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED ABOUT 2-3 TICKS BELOW THE FULL LINE, SO MAYBE 7/8 FULL. THE NEXT FEW TIMES I CONTINUED TO FILL WELL PAST THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUT OFF AND PUT IN AT LEAST 2-3 GALLONS MORE. THIS GOES AGAINST ENVIRONMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A NEW CAR, NOT JUST 9 GALLON ON A 14.5 GALLON TANK.
Corrective Action:
WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK THE FUEL SYSTEM DOES THE AUTO SHUT OFF BEFORE THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. THE FIRST FEW TIMES I FILLED THE NEW VEHICLE, I PUT THE NOZZLE BACK IN THE PUMP THINKING IT WAS FULL, BUT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED ABOUT 2-3 TICKS BELOW THE FULL LINE, SO MAYBE 7/8 FULL. THE NEXT FEW TIMES I CONTINUED TO FILL WELL PAST THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUT OFF AND PUT IN AT LEAST 2-3 GALLONS MORE. THIS GOES AGAINST ENVIRONMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A NEW CAR, NOT JUST 9 GALLON ON A 14.5 GALLON TANK.
Additional Notes:
WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK THE FUEL SYSTEM DOES THE AUTO SHUT OFF BEFORE THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. THE FIRST FEW TIMES I FILLED THE NEW VEHICLE, I PUT THE NOZZLE BACK IN THE PUMP THINKING IT WAS FULL, BUT WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED ABOUT 2-3 TICKS BELOW THE FULL LINE, SO MAYBE 7/8 FULL. THE NEXT FEW TIMES I CONTINUED TO FILL WELL PAST THE AUTOMATIC FUEL SHUT OFF AND PUT IN AT LEAST 2-3 GALLONS MORE. THIS GOES AGAINST ENVIRONMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BUT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET A FULL TANK OF GAS ON A NEW CAR, NOT JUST 9 GALLON ON A 14.5 GALLON TANK.
Mfg Campaign: 11278752
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED RAV4 HYBRID IN MAY AND NOTICED THE CAR WOULD HAVE A SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN STARTING. EVENTUALLY WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WAS 'FIXED' HOWEVER UPON DRIVING OFF I NOTICED THE BREAK ASSIST WAS NOT THE WAY IT WAS. IT WAS DELAYED IN BREAKING ESPECIALLY IF NEEDING TO BREAK SUDDENLY. CURRENTLY IS BEING INSPECTED.
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED RAV4 HYBRID IN MAY AND NOTICED THE CAR WOULD HAVE A SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN STARTING. EVENTUALLY WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WAS 'FIXED' HOWEVER UPON DRIVING OFF I NOTICED THE BREAK ASSIST WAS NOT THE WAY IT WAS. IT WAS DELAYED IN BREAKING ESPECIALLY IF NEEDING TO BREAK SUDDENLY. CURRENTLY IS BEING INSPECTED.
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED RAV4 HYBRID IN MAY AND NOTICED THE CAR WOULD HAVE A SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN STARTING. EVENTUALLY WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WAS 'FIXED' HOWEVER UPON DRIVING OFF I NOTICED THE BREAK ASSIST WAS NOT THE WAY IT WAS. IT WAS DELAYED IN BREAKING ESPECIALLY IF NEEDING TO BREAK SUDDENLY. CURRENTLY IS BEING INSPECTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11277778
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TRANS MISSION JERKS HARD AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRIVE AGAIN.
Corrective Action:
TRANS MISSION JERKS HARD AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRIVE AGAIN.
Additional Notes:
TRANS MISSION JERKS HARD AFTER I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND DRIVE AGAIN.
Mfg Campaign: 11277809
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CANNOT COMPLETELY FILL THE FUEL TANK WITHOUT MANUALLY FORCING THE FUEL AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. IT STOPS FILLING AT ABOUT 3/4 FULL OR ABOUT 9 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK HOLDS 14.5 GALLONS. IT IS RISKY AND NOT SAFE TO MANUALLY FORCE FUEL INTO THE TANK TO GET IT FULL. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT IS FULL UNTIL THE FUEL OVERFLOWS. FUEL OVERFLOW RISKS FIRE AND IS JUST ONE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES. I BEGAN NOTICING THIS ISSUE AFTER A COUPLE FILL UPS THIS PAST JULY. IT HAPPENS WITH EACH ATTEMPT TO REFUEL.
Corrective Action:
CANNOT COMPLETELY FILL THE FUEL TANK WITHOUT MANUALLY FORCING THE FUEL AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. IT STOPS FILLING AT ABOUT 3/4 FULL OR ABOUT 9 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK HOLDS 14.5 GALLONS. IT IS RISKY AND NOT SAFE TO MANUALLY FORCE FUEL INTO THE TANK TO GET IT FULL. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT IS FULL UNTIL THE FUEL OVERFLOWS. FUEL OVERFLOW RISKS FIRE AND IS JUST ONE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES. I BEGAN NOTICING THIS ISSUE AFTER A COUPLE FILL UPS THIS PAST JULY. IT HAPPENS WITH EACH ATTEMPT TO REFUEL.
Additional Notes:
CANNOT COMPLETELY FILL THE FUEL TANK WITHOUT MANUALLY FORCING THE FUEL AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF. IT STOPS FILLING AT ABOUT 3/4 FULL OR ABOUT 9 GALLONS. THE FUEL TANK HOLDS 14.5 GALLONS. IT IS RISKY AND NOT SAFE TO MANUALLY FORCE FUEL INTO THE TANK TO GET IT FULL. YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHEN IT IS FULL UNTIL THE FUEL OVERFLOWS. FUEL OVERFLOW RISKS FIRE AND IS JUST ONE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES. I BEGAN NOTICING THIS ISSUE AFTER A COUPLE FILL UPS THIS PAST JULY. IT HAPPENS WITH EACH ATTEMPT TO REFUEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11277439
Recall Date: Oct 31, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY. IT SEEMS TO START IN 4TH GEAR AND IF I HAVE TO SPEED UP IN AN INTERSECTION, IT DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES A LOT OF JERKING WHILE DRIVING. NOT A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND WORRIED ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE HAS 4200 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY. IT SEEMS TO START IN 4TH GEAR AND IF I HAVE TO SPEED UP IN AN INTERSECTION, IT DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES A LOT OF JERKING WHILE DRIVING. NOT A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND WORRIED ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE HAS 4200 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY JERKY. IT SEEMS TO START IN 4TH GEAR AND IF I HAVE TO SPEED UP IN AN INTERSECTION, IT DOWNSHIFTS VIOLENTLY AND CAUSES A LOT OF JERKING WHILE DRIVING. NOT A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND WORRIED ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE TRANSMISSION.VEHICLE HAS 4200 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11277130
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2019
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