| Issue ID | 1100088 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10626134 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | SCION |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/02/14 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota scion. The contact stated that the fuel gage displayed an empty tank after refueling and the low fuel warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The fuel sending unit was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer and the technician stated that fuel was stuck. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 430... Updated 09-15-14 *bf.. Updated 10/06/14 *bf the consumer stated the fuel reporting system malfunctioned due to an un-balanced fuel level condition. The problem seemed to occur at the highest frequency when adding small amounts of fuel into a partially filled fuel tank. The consumer stated he added fuel, and the needle did not move. Updated 11/18/14 updated 1/20/2015 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 430 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS , NV |
| VIN pattern | JF1ZNAA10E8XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 25/01/14 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CENTENNIAL TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LAS VEGAS |
| Dealer's state code | NV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 89149 |