NHTSA Complaint #11561074 — 2015 TOYOTA RAV4

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11561074
Vehicle 2015 TOYOTA RAV4
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

The recall for my RAV4 was for the battery, and it may cause a fire. The safety of my family members and other families was affected by this fire. We are all displaced. My mom parked our car under our apartment, and 15 minutes later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The battery was replaced in 2019, and the rep told us of farmers that they can't confirm that the recall may be the root of the fire. I was told by the farmers rep that a certain battery is responsible for the fire. The car was parked and no lights were on.

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