2019 Toyota RAV4 problems
Owners have filed 1,177 complaints about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 21.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 17.2%.
Complaints1,177
Crashes40
Fires5
Injuries33
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 21.6% · 254
Engine 17.2% · 203
Unknown or other 14.4% · 169
Electrical system 8.6% · 101
Structure 7.6% · 90
Power train 6.8% · 80
Air bags 3.9% · 46
Service brakes 3.0% · 35
Severity
Of those complaints, 40 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 33 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Toyota RAV4 in this data, 2019 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2007 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 367 in the last three years against 405 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 3,895 miles.
In owners' own words
Toyota has misled consumers with 41mpg and falsely stated the size of the fuel tank. It's supposed to be a 14.5 Gallon tank, however it will only hold 10 gallons even when completely empty. If I try to put in more fuel in after 10 gallons it spits out fuel as if over full. I bought this hybrid RAV4 in an effort to make less frequent full ups. This defect is causing me to fill up more often than non hybrid vehicles. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 100 miles
Unable to fill gas tank to it's fullest capacity. I find I have fill up very slowly, quits filling on an empty tank at 8 gallons, once I was able to get 10 gallons in. Fuel tank never will show that it is full. Also, the car will tell me how many miles I have left to drive. 2 Times I was able to get it over 500 miles but most of the time it is under 450. I really don't believe I ever get the full miles listed. Fuel/propulsion system
I purchased car sept 2019, since purchasing I have been unable to fill my gas tank to full capacity. I only fill up 9 gallons before it kicks off, my range has never been more than 450 miles when I was told 550 miles before fill up. This apparently was a problem before I purchased by car but was not disclosed at time of purchase. Reported to dealership and just keep getting told waiting on a fix from Toyota. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 350 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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