NHTSA Complaint #11585965 — 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11585965
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 25, 2024
Date Filed	April 29, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Engine maintenance light came on saying to go to dealer at 35,000 miles. The coolant bypass valve needs to be replaced in order to prevent the engine from overheating. Our repair shop coordinated with the dealership who admitted that they commonly see this issue on RAV4 and Corolla models, though there is no recall currently in place.

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