2019 Toyota RAV4

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/31/2020· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.

• 12/31/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  TANK WAS ADVERTISED AS HAVING A CAPACITY FOR 14.5 GALLONS. I AM NOT ABLE TO FULLY FILL THE TANK, ONLY PUTTING IN 9 TO 10 GALLONS MAXIMUM. TOYOTA HAS STATED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO FIX. I AM UNABLE TO GET THE MILEAGE RANGE I WAS PROMISED UPON PURCHASE.

• 12/30/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash

  As I was turning into a parking spot my car made a growling noise and suddenly lunged forward and accelerated at high speeds, hitting two cars and only stopping once the car hit a wall. I had no control of the car as it accelerated and the brakes did not work.

• 12/30/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE GAS TANK IS QUOTED AS HAVING 14.5 GALLON CAPACITY AND I AM ONLY TO FILL UP 10 GALLONS.

• 12/30/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE GAS TANK DOES NOT FILL ALL THE WAY, SO I HAVE HAVING TO GO BACK AND PUMP MORE GAS INTO THE TANK. THIS SOMETIMES CAN LEAD TO OVERFLOW AND THE GAS LEAKING TO THE GROUND AND CAN BE HAZARDS.

• 12/30/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  FUEL TANK ONLY HOLDS 10 GALLONS, TANK SHOULD HOLD 14 GALLONS. REDUCES DRIVING RANGE AND TIME TO FUEL UP - WHICH WAS THE MAIN REASON WE BOUGHT THIS CAR. WHEN DROVE CAR OFF DEALERSHIP LOT, DRIVING RANGE WAS 440 - DROVE 6 HOURS WITHOUT HAVING TO FILL UP. DRIVING RANGE WAS NEVER MORE THAN 340 AFTER THAT AND HAD TO FUEL UP ABOUT EVERY 3 HOURS. REPORTED TO TOYOTA CORPORATE.

• 12/29/2024· STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Toyota RAV4 5th Gen Power Lift Gate Hinge Issues Unpredictable Failure: If the lift gate or its components fail unexpectedly, it could cause injury to someone loading or unloading items, especially if they are unable to react in time. Obstructed Visibility: If the lift gate detaches while in motion, it could obstruct the driver’s rear visibility, increasing the risk of an accident. Risk to Other Road Users: A detached lift gate or related debris could pose significant danger to pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles on the road. Vehicle Stability and Control: A sudden failure or detachment of the lift gate components could destabilize the vehicle, especially at high speeds. Damage to Emergency Equipment: If the lift gate collapses or detaches, it could damage essential safety or emergency equipment stored in the trunk, leaving occupants unprepared in an actual emergency. Child and Pet Safety Concerns: Families frequently use RAV4s as family vehicles. A collapsing or failing lift gate could pose a serious risk to children or pets while loading or unloading. Potential for Escalating Damage: The failure of hinges or struts could result in cascading damage to other parts of the vehicle, such as electrical systems or the rear windshield, creating additional safety hazards. Delayed Emergency Response: If the lift gate malfunctions or becomes stuck in a partially open or closed position, it could impede access to the cargo area in emergencies, such as retrieving a first aid kit.

• 12/29/2023· STRUCTURE

  Rainwater accumulates inside of doors. Drainage holes are easily blocked by dirt debris and unable to drain water from doors. Results in water sloshing around inside of door while driving.

• 12/29/2020· WHEELS

  DEALERSHIPS THAT I HAVE CUPPING WITH MY TIRES AND A 27,000 MI SAID THAT THE TIRES WERE NO GOOD AND SHOULD BE REPLACED DOES A 50,000 MI TIRE AND IT HAS SPOTS THAT ARE LESS THAN 3/32 IN TREAD WEAR I WOULDN'T EVEN HAVE CHECKED THEM AT HALF THE TREAD LIFE OR HAVE THE SERVICE LIFE ON A TIRE THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS THESE TIRES AREN'T GOOD AND WON'T REPLACE THEM THE TOYOTA WILL NOT REPLACE THEM AND PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THESE TIRES ARE FAILING AFTER 25,000 MILES

• 12/29/2020· POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  CRUISE CONTROL AND OTHER SAFETY ISSUES RANDOMLY GO OFF LINE. WHEN DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL TURN OFF, AS DO THE ELECTRONICS. FURTHER, THE AUTOMATIC BRIGHT LIGHTS ARE RANDOM TO THE POINT I HAVE TO DISABLE THE SYSTEM. I HAVE PICS AND VIDEO, CANNOT CHANGE FORMAT, DON'T KNOW HOW.

• 12/29/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  UNABLE TO COMPLETELY FILL THE FUEL TANK. STOPS ABUT 4 GALLONS SHORT. HAPPENS ON EVERY FILL. I HAVE TO TRICKLE FILL IT TO GET CLOSE TO A FULL TANK. HAPPENS AT EACH FILL UP

• 12/28/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire

  Toyota RAV4 LE gas pump burst and caught fire leading to total fire damage along with major water damage from the firefighters putting out the fire. The vehicle was idle for hours at the time of explosion of the fuel pump. This was a major safety hazard/risk especially being that myself and two others were minutes away from going out to the vehicle before it all happened as I was getting ready to take a friend home for the night. A claim representative will look into this matter in coming days.

• 12/28/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire

  The vehicle suddenly started to smoke and burn by itself when driving on the super crowded highway. I immediately stopped the vehicle and found that the burning site was the bottom of the front-left head of the vehicle (please see the images attached). The mechanician I visited after judged that the fire may due to failed electrical parts or system. He suggested to visit a Toyota dealer for recall. However, the Toyota dealer (Crown Toyota, 1201 Kettering Dr, Ontario, CA91761) declined my request with the reason that my vehicle has passed warranty time. The vehicle was just inspected in the Toyota dealer a few days ago. The dealer's inspection report shows that the vehicle does not have any problems besides suggesting to replace tires and front brakes.

• 12/28/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  We have a 2019 RAV4 the mud and sand mode kept randomly turning on in the highway. The car loses traction when it goes into the mode. Toyota claimed they are not responsible. This is a very danger issue.

• 12/27/2021· SEAT BELTS

  The seat belt for the driver's seat often wedges itself between one or another of the levers of the seat-adjustment mechanisms and the side of driver's seat. I am concerned that this may cause the belt to operate less than optimally.

• 12/27/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  FUEL TANK APPEARS UNABLE TO BE FILLED COMPLETELY. ALTHOUGH PUMP CLICKS OFF (ON MULTIPLE STATION'S PUMPS), FILL LEVEL ON FUEL GAUGE IS SELDOM ABOVE 7/8 FULL, AND SOMETIMES LESS. DURING ONE SERVICE VISIT TO ADDRESS THIS, DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WERE ONLY 9.2 GALLONS IN THE 14.5 GALLON TANK IMMEDIATELY AFTER A FILL-UP.

• 12/27/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  ON ALL OCCASIONS, WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FUNCTION OF THE GAS PUMP ACTIVATES WHEN THE IN VEHICLE GAS GAUGE INDICATES ABOUT 3/4 FULL. I CAN THEN PROCEED TO ADD APPROXIMATELY THREE MORE GALLONS IF I "NURSE" THE FLOW OF GAS INTO THE TANK. I AM ACUTELY AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER OF THIS PROCESS IN THAT GASOLINE COULD SPLASH BACK AT PERSON FILLING THE TANK.

• 12/27/2019· ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES

  UPON PRESSING BRAKES WHILE GOING THRU A POT HOLE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL DEACTIVATES AND FLASHES LIKE IF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIFTING OR WITHOUT ROAD GRIP.

• 12/27/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL TO FULL CAUSING ATTENDEES/USER TO TRICKLE AND ATTEMPT TO TRICK THE VEHICLE TO ACCEPTING MORE FUEL. RANGE OF VEHICLE IS GREATLY REDUCED AS A RESULT OF LESS FUEL AVAILABLE TO A TANK OF GAS.

• 12/27/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  ADVERTISED FUEL TANK CAPACITY OF 14.5 BUT ONLY ABLE TO US 9-10 GALLONS OF THE TANK, WILL NOT FILL UP AS ADVERTISED ~550 MILE RANGE. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR THE ESTIMATED DRIVING RANGE AND WE AREN'T GETTING ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THAT. TOOK TO DEALER AND NO EXPLANATION OR ACTION WAS GIVEN. HELP

• 12/26/2020· STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

  THE TIRES SLEEPS TO THE FRONT WHEN YOU TRY STEERING TO THE SIDES ETHER RIGHT OR LEFT AND THE TIRES MAKE HORRIBLE NOICE AND THE SLIP TO THE FRONT AND IF YOU DON'T BRAKE WHEN THE CAR SLIP TO THE FRONT YOU CAN HIT THE VEHICLE INFRONT OF YOU, LOOKS LIKE THEY MAKE THE STEERING ANGLE TO WIDE OR THE TIRES TURN TOO MUCH THAT INSTEAD OF MAKING A TURN THEY SLEEP TO THE FRONT AND THATS TOO DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT

• 12/26/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK BEYOND 9.5 GALLONS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. GAS LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR ESTIMATING 35 MILES TO EMPTY WHEN I FILLED IT. WHEN I GET BACK IN THE CAR MY FUEL GAUGE SHOWS THAT THE TANK IS FULL. I'M AVERAGING ABOUT 350 MILES PER TANK RIGHT NOW.

• 12/26/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK ON MY RAV4. IT IS A 14 GALLON GAS TANK AND I'M ONLY ABLE TO EVER FIT 9-9.5 GALLONS OF GAS IN IT. I HAVE SPILLED GAS OUT OF THE VEHICLE TRYING TO FULLY FILL THE VEHICLE AND IT STILL WILL NOT SHOW AS FULL ON THE GAS GAUGE. I'M SUPPOSED TO HAVE OVER 500+ MILES IN RANGE AND NOW WHEN I FILL IT THE RANGE ONLY UPDATES TO 380 MILES OR SO. BETWEEN SPILLING GAS AT THE PUMP AND NOT KNOWING THE ACTUAL RANGE BEFORE I RUN OUT OF GAS, THIS IS A PROBLEM.

• 12/26/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL UP ALL THE WAY. I LIVE IN OREGON AND WE CAN NOT TOP OF OUR TANKS AT THE PUMP. THE MOST FUEL WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT IN WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT IS ON IS 8.4 GALLONS.

• 12/26/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  THE FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSED TO TAKE 14.5 GALLONS BUT IN REALITY ONLY TAKES 9.5 GALLONS, CALLED DEALER AND THEY STATE THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SEVERAL ARTICLES REGARDING ISSUE.

• 12/25/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE CAR CLAIMS 14.5 GALLON TANK. YOU CAN ONLY PUT 10 GALLONS IN THE TANK. IF YOU PUT MORE, IT SPILLS ALL OVER THE GROUND. INSTEAD OF A RANGE OF 560, IT ONLY HAS A 400 MILE RANGE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST MONTH. IF THE TANK SHOW HALF FULL, YOU CAN ONLY PUT IN 4.3 GALLONS.

• 12/24/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The issue is the stock roof rack that comes with the vehicles. The clips that clip on to the body of the car have gaskets that deteriorate. Water leaks in through those holes and into the headliner of the car. The front SRS airbags are compromised and potentially rendered useless. The wiring that attaches to the airbags is also compromised because the water will eventually corrode it.

• 12/24/2020· SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  CAR/SUSPENSION SQUEAKS OVER ANY BUMPS, DOWN HILLS, ETC. IT HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION, AND HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE PURCHASED OFF THE LOT. I KNOW 2 OTHER RAV4 OWNERS THAT HAVE THE EXACT SAME NOISE AND ISSUE OCCURRING.

• 12/24/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  GAS TANK IS RATED AT 14.5 GALLONS. BUT IT CAN ONLY ACCEPT 9-10 GALLONS WHEN I FUEL UP WELL AFTER THE LOW FUEL LIGHT.

• 12/23/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact managed to push the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

• 12/23/2025· POWER TRAIN

  Safety issue: The vehicle experiences intermittent loss of acceleration and transmission “slip/rev” events, especially when cold, from a stop, or at low speed. At times, the vehicle revs as if in neutral, then re-engages. The driver sometimes must press the accelerator fully to gain speed. In one instance, the vehicle was driven slowly for several miles, pulled over, shut off, restarted, and the function temporarily improved. When it started: Symptoms began immediately after a routine service visit at a Toyota dealership ([XXX]). First noted deceleration going uphill with recovery. Next day, multiple warning indicators/messages appeared and vehicle was towed to the same dealership. Dealer response: Dealership advised transmission replacement based on diagnostic codes and quoted approximately $10,000, stating fluid check was not necessary. Second opinion: Independent shop found transmission fluid level extremely low (reported approx. 1/4 full). They refilled fluid; initially vehicle drove normally, but intermittent slipping/revving continued after pickup (worse when cold/low speed). No external leaks observed by second shop at that time. Current status: Vehicle continues to show intermittent loss of acceleration/slipping behavior, creating a safety risk in traffic. No current check engine light, but symptoms persist. Codes/records available: Codes: P07457F, P28167F, P088A7F, P27137F, C137BA2, C1241, C1280, U1117, B2227. Location: New York. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• 12/23/2025· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  my 2019 Toyota 8 speed transmission jerking in stop and go traffic

• 12/23/2024· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to approximately 45 MPH unintendedly. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon depressing the brake pedal, and the accelerator pedal felt stuck, causing the front of the vehicle to crash into a building. There was no property damage. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags deployed. The contact was able to exit the vehicle. The contact sustained bruising and a fractured rim on the right hand. The emergency units transported the contact to the hospital, where the contact underwent surgery. A police report was filed but the contact did not have the police report information available. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled by the insurance company. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

• 12/23/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE TANK DOES NOT HOLD THE "FULL" GAS CAPACITY THAT THE TANK IS MEANT TO HOLD. I AM ONLY ABLE TO PUT ABOUT 9 GALLONS OF GAS INTO THE TANK. THE SUV HAS A GAS TANK OF 14.5 GALLONS AND YET I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FUEL ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THAT. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR ON 09/09/19.

• 12/23/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  WHEN PUMPING GAS THE AUTO-OFF FEATURE IS CLICKING EARLY, CAUSING ME TO ONLY FILL BETWEEN 9-10 GALLONS OF THE 14.5-GALLON TANK. I'VE SEEN A LOT OF REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY OWN CLAIM HERE AS WELL. I OWN A 2019 RAV4 XLE HYBRID.

• 12/23/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  STATED CAPACITY OF FUEL TANK IS 14.5 GALLONS. EVEN WHEN ABSOLUTELY CLOSE TO EMPTY ("20 MILES LEFT IN TANK"), THE MOST I CAN FILL UP TANK IS 9 TO 10 GALLONS. ADVERTISED RANGE OF VEHICLE IS 500 MILES. I'M LUCKY IF I GET 400 MILES FROM A SINGLE TANK.

• 12/23/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE VEHICLE IS ONLY ABLE TO FILL UP TO ABOUT 3/4 OF A TANK, REGARDLESS OF WHICH GAS STATION I GO TO. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE DAY 1 AND VARIES BY 1 OR 2 GALLONS. BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET A FULL TANK. I CAN USUALLY ONLY GET 9-11 GALLONS OF GAS WHEN THE CAR IS EMPTY. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT DROP OFF IN FUEL ECONOMY RECENTLY 39MPG VS 32MPG.

• 12/23/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  YOU CAN'T FILL IT UP ALL THE WAY IT SHUTS OFF AND IS NOT FULL BY SEVERAL GALLONS. ONE TIME WE TRIED PUTTING THE FUEL IN VERY SLOWLY AND IT OVERFILLED THE TANK AND SPILLED OUT! IT HAS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO FILL UP SINCE PURCHASE

• 12/22/2025· POWER TRAIN

  The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unsure if the vehicle could be coasted to the side of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,248.

• 12/22/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  While traveling back from out of state, the fuel sensor and fuel gauge failed causing me to run out of gas when the fuel gauge stated I had just a tick under a 1/4 tank of gas left and the app read 35 miles left. While driving on freeway at freeway speed, the car sputtered, bogged down and then stalled, placing me in a very dangerous situation broken down on the shoulder of the freeway in the desolate country at night with semi trucks and cars flying by at estimated between 70-80 mph. While stalled and waiting for help, all the lights except the hazard flashers went out. The Sheriff assisted and added 2 gallons of gas that finally got the car restarted and I was able to get to the gas station which was 1 mile ahead of where I had been stranded. I kept filling the gas tank not allowing it to go under 1/2 tank on the fuel gauge the remainder of the trip home. I took the car to Tansky Sawmill Toyota for service, who thought it was a fuel sensor in fuel tank, which had to be dropped, resulting in a tube from the fuel sender being disconnected and not taking fuel from the other side of the tank and corrosion was cleaned out. They had to go through electrical system to check the fuel gauge which had corrosion on the electrical harnesses and sensors not caused by water or rodents - still unknown cause - resulting in $6500.00 to replace both electrical harnesses 82152-0R370 wire FR Door LH and 82141-oRB80 wire Instrument Panel! Known Toyota defect as the 2019 Rav4 Hybrids have already been recalled. Issues of this type with the regular Rav4s are posted all over the online Toyota boards. My platinum extended warranty on my well cared for 2019 RAV4 with 45,131 miles (purchased at 3 year lease end) refused to all of the charges and the dealership did not budge, sticking me with 6 hours of diagnostic fees over what the warranty allowed in the sum of $1014.37. These harnesses need recalled so no one else is stranded in a very dangerous place on the side of the freeway!

• 12/22/2025· SEATS

  I am reporting a concern regarding the driver’s seat design in my Toyota RAV4. While driving this vehicle, I experience consistent back pain that can begin within approximately 15 minutes of driving and often persists for about two hours after driving has ended. The pain includes sharp discomfort in my mid-to-upper back and occurs despite adjusting the seat position and using aftermarket lumbar and seat supports. I do not experience similar pain when driving other vehicles for comparable durations, including a Toyota Highlander, Toyota Camry, Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus, Rivian truck, or a pickup truck. This strongly suggests the issue is related to the RAV4’s seat ergonomics rather than a preexisting condition. Because of this issue, I have begun avoiding driving my own vehicle when possible. I am submitting this report to document a potential seat design issue that may affect driver comfort and safety.

• 12/22/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  This vehicle has continued to have issues. The most recent and dangerous issue is the electrical problems due to water leakage. Water getting into the vehicle's interior can be hazardous with all the solenoids, modules, and wires. The roof rack leaking is a common issue for these vehicles. It does not become an issue until they have been exposed to rainy environments or washed. The water in our vehicle leaked down the driver-side A-pillar, behind the steering wheel, and into the floorboard. This caused a shortage in wiring for the mud/sand terrain modes and the safety systems for the vehicle. This would happen at random times, including down the freeway at 70mph. The adaptive cruise control would shut off and emergency braking would be defective if needed. The water does flow across the airbag in the A-pillar which could cause a more serious issue. Now, there is a possibility of the airbag not deploying in the case of a collision. The racks leaking is something Toyota should be recalling or publishing a TSB.

• 12/22/2019· STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WHEN I WAS TRYING TO GET INTO A PARKING SPOT ON MY LEFT SIDE. SAVED FROM CRASHING INTO THE ADJACENT CAR WHEN I QUICKLY PUSHED THE BRAKES, VERY SCARY. IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME, AND THE PARKING SPOT I WAS AIMING FOR IS AT AN INCLINE.

• 12/22/2019· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  THE FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T GO BEYOND 3/4 FULL, INDICATES THAT THE GAS TANK IS NOT FULL. YET, ALL THE GAS PUMPS WE USED IN HE PAST 7 MONTHS CLICK OFF -- INDICATING THAT THE GAS TANK IS INDEED FULL. TRYING TO TOP THE GAS TANK (TO GET THE FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW FULL) CREATES TOXIC AND POLLUTING GAS SPILLS THAT HARM THE PEOPLE NEARBY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. I FILED A CASE NUMBER WITH MY DEALER AND TOYOTA ON 10/18/2019. TOYOTA KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM, NO SOLUTION FORTHCOMING AS OF NOW 12/22/2019.

• 12/21/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The Data Communication Module has failed in my vehicle. This causes several major distractions and increases the risk of an accident. The media screen in the center of the dashboard will send an alert message every 15 seconds saying that ‘the connected device is not compatible’. At night, this alert message is especially bright and distracting. The lights on the SOS button are constantly blinking. More significantly, the SOS button does not work anymore. The only known solution to this problem is either to disconnect the DCM, or to pay more than $1300 to replace it.

• 12/21/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECrash

  Around 2:30 pm on Thursday, December 2, 2021, my wife and I were on our way to the gym for a workout. I was pulling my auto out of my garage. It was in reverse when it stopped half way and did not finish backing out. I put it in drive and then in reverse and I was able to back out. Once out of my driveway, I backed out into the street in reverse. From reverse, I put my car in Drive to start driving on the street. At this point, the car spun out of control and I could not control its movements. The car turned around on the street and drove into my yard. It ran through the yard, spun around through some hedges, onto my driveway and continued back into the yard. At this time it hit a tree in the yard, went back on the road, turned into my driveway before coming to a stop. We got out and inspected the damage. The entire front bumper and the assembly was hanging from the body of the car. The damage was extensive. Thankfully, no one was on the road and the only damage was to my car and my yard. shrubs and tree. This car is a Limited Edition with cameras and braking functions that stop the car if an object comes in its way. The car kept accelerating and did not brake to avoid collision. Note: We bought this 2019 RAV4 in March 2019. It was brand new, full loaded with many safety features. In October of 2019, we heard sounds coming from the front of the car. We took it to Toyota dealership to have it diagnosed. They determined that the Electromagnetic Clutch Assembly needed to be replaced. The car had 7100 miles on the Odometer.

• 12/20/2024· AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  First the problem was the seat belt malfunction and I check it everything was ok do accident or damage and two week later passager side air bag malfunction I took it to toyota the see the problem they said there are no recall and i have pay out of my pocket to fix manufacture malfunction problem.. after there months later my suv would not drive faster is move very slow and now it not even 5 years now and my transmission went out I have replace it

• 12/20/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  PCS DOES NOT WORK. DEALER TESTED IT WITH AN INSTRUMENT THAT CLAIMS IT IS OK. I RECHECKED IT 4 TIMES.IT IS DYSFUNCTIONAL. SINCE IT IS A BLIND SYSTEM I SUSPECT OTHERS MAY HAVE NON OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS WITHOUT REALIZING IT. OWNER MANUAL INSTRUCTS USERS NOT TO TRY TESTING'WHICH IS ACTUALLY VERY SIMPLE AT REASONABLY SLOW SPEED OF ABOUT 25 MPH. I EXPERIENCED NO SOUND OR VISUAL WARNINGS AND NO BRAKING DURING SEVERAL TRIALS.

• 12/19/2025· STEERING

  Steering wheel is making a buzzing noise when you turn the wheel towards the left or right while you’re driving. It will make the noise in park doing the same back and forth. I’m afraid that my power steering will go out while driving.

• 12/19/2024· SERVICE BRAKESCrash

  The following information refers to recall notice 19V544000 "SERVICE BRAKES" and "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL" (recall number same for both notices) by Toyota for the 2019 Rav 4 Hybrid: "In 2019, Toyota issued a recall for certain 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles due to a faulty brake assist system, specifically related to a potential issue with the brake booster pump which could lead to brake failure; the 2019 Toyota Prius was also included in this recall." The recall covered the manufacturing period 4/26/2019 - 6/3/2019 and a recall notice was issued on 7/24/2019 for the affected vehicles and owners were notified on 9/20/2019. We purchased our vehicle on 9/21/2019 with manufacture date August 2019 and on 12/19/2024 we suffered a brake failure causing damage to the vehicle and our garage. The Rav Hybrid Limited comes with sensors that will auto brake if it believes the speed/distance is insufficient and the brakes have not been applied. The brakes were self-applied at the time and no sensor action occurred. I believe the above recall should be extended to include August 2019 manufacture and should also include any sensors that involve the braking system and/or stability control system. Currently we are dealing with insurance and Toyota, no appraisal costs as yet