Issue ID | 1656377 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11321108 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 HYBRID |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/11/19 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle's fuel tank is listed by toyota company as 14. 5 gallon capacity and, in reality, this tank's shape only allows it to fill to approximately 9 gallons. Additionally, the fuel gauges "miles to empty" does not appear to read the amount correctly. I have almost run out of fuel on the highway as a result of the vehicle's improper reading. The actual gas in the tank was much lower than the vehicle itself told me. The range is advertised by the manufacturer at approximately 500 miles when in reality it appears to be under 300 miles depending on driving conditions. This has placed me and my family in a dangerous situation as we cannot accurately estimate how much fuel is in the vehicle before it is completely empty. I have seen this problem is actually widespread and other owners across the country are also dealing with the issue. Toyota is also still selling the vehicle's 2020 model which apparently has the same problem, and is not warning potential buyers of the dangerous defect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SCHAUMBURG, IL |
VIN pattern | JTEBU5JR3K5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 10/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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