NHTSA Complaint #11530077 — 2018 TOYOTA RAV4

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11530077
Vehicle 2018 TOYOTA RAV4
Component UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 120,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor of smoke detected from the vents. The contact pulled over and the vehicle caught fire. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries or air bag deployments. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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