NHTSA Complaint #11709358 — 2019 TOYOTA RAV4

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11709358
Vehicle 2019 TOYOTA RAV4
Component FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

Vehicle consistently accepts only approximately 9–10 gallons of fuel when the fuel gauge indicates empty, resulting in significantly reduced driving range. Issue has been widely reported by other Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners and appears related to fuel tank design. Manufacturer declined assistance and referred responsibility to selling dealer despite known complaints.

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