NHTSA Complaint #11583941 — 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11583941
Vehicle	2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	April 11, 2024
Date Filed	April 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

I do not know what component or system failed. I was at an appointment with my son when the receptionist informed me that my car alarm was going off and there was smoke coming out of it. I went out to investigate and it sounded like the engine was attempting to start continuously. My key fob would not unlock the car. The engine continued to attempt to start and i was certain the car was going to start fire. We called 911 and went back inside to avoid anyone being hurt. The car then caught fire and burned until the fire department put it out. It was towed to an impound lot where it caught fire again and was destroyed. See pictures for more information.

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