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8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,374 miles

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2019 Toyota RAV4 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2019 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 13)

problem #243

Jun 282024

RAV4

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was told on 6/28/2024 that my car needs a new coolant bypass valve at a cost of $900 on researching this I see there is a class action suit against Toyota because there are so many people with this problem and it should be a recall. Not sure where to go from here.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #242

Mar 102023

RAV4

  • miles
My RAV4 does not hold a full tank of gas. It only allows half a tank get full of gasoline. Toyota says they don't know how to fix, as well as two other shops I have brought it to. There are no engine messages or any other signs of issues. Gas will gush out of the tank when filling up if I do not stop at half way.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #241

May 232024

RAV4

  • miles
"Engine Maintenance Required See Dealer" message keeps appearing on my bashboard took it to my local Toyota dealer and they confirmed the problem is the coolant bypass valve/hose $150 to find the find the problem and $700 to fix apparently this is common in 2019-2022 RAV4s. Now my car won't drive for long without over heating I have only had my car for a year and a half and drive less than 5,000 a year.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #240

May 032024

RAV4

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bypass coolant valve is a known issue and while the valve isn-??t broken or leaking the car is prompting for a fix that isn-??t necessary of a fix.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #239

Oct 182023

RAV4

  • miles
The engine maintenance required turned on at55k miles for the coolant bypass. After trying to get it repaired they had 500 on back order. Thousands of Rav 4-??s are experiencing this with over $800 quote to repair, this cannot just be a basic issue this is bigger.

- National City, CA, USA

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problem #238

Nov 282023

RAV4

  • miles
The vehicle does not get anywhere near the advertised fuel tank capacity. The fuel tank size IS 14.5, but when fueling it gets >10. Causing the vehicle to get nowhere near the maximum mileage until empty.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #237

Sep 012023

RAV4

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car is shaking when turned on. Will stall if car is not shifted to gear sometimes. When AC is on, car will jump rpm. car acceleration is weak and will jump to 5-6k rpm. car also smells burnt sometimes when driving. car also smells like gasoline sometimes. car does not hold proper amount of gasoline.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #236

Oct 282023

RAV4

  • miles
I have 2019 Toyota RAV4. 69,000 miles. I had issue this week when I was driving and park. The gas given by it self after I park the vehicle. and today all of the sudden stop on the road. The dash board shows me EPS light, Battery sign.

- Burtonsville, MD, USA

problem #235

Sep 302023

RAV4

  • miles
As I opened up the fuel door - a spring popped out - after I finished fueling- I tried to reopen the fuel door but could not - this can strand a driver when gas gets low as unable to refill the gas tank due to inability to open the door

- Wailuku, HI, USA

problem #234

Aug 222023

RAV4

  • miles
The fuel system will not fill up the full tank. When the tank is half full it signals for the pump to stop and that is all that will go in the tank.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #233

Sep 112023

RAV4

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Unintended acceleration.

- Rochester Hills , MI, USA

problem #232

Jul 142023

RAV4

  • miles
I am not able to fill up the fuel tank to capacity. 8 gallons is all I. An vet in the tank. The tank is not full. The gauges show it-??s about at the half way mark.

- San Marcos , TX, USA

problem #231

Mar 062023

RAV4

  • miles
Unknown

- Central Point , OR, USA

problem #230

Mar 062023

RAV4

  • miles
The engine on my Rav4 suddenly stopped without any notification while I was driving it on the freeway. I could have been severely injured from the risk of being rear ended by vehicles behind me. I have experienced this twice now, and both times, I have been on a busy highway in the middle of rush hour traffic. While driving, the engine would start sputtering and the vehicle will jolt and shake, eventually causing a warning message to appear that says power steering low, engine shutting off, place vehicle in Park. Then, when I turn the engine off, and try to restart it, it would flash a message that read Not ready to drive. After towing the vehicle to a service department, the vehicle would start up like normal, and the techs could not get vehicle to duplicate the issue. No codes would come up when they place it on a scanner, either. I researched the issue online, and it appears I am not the only one who has experienced this issue with the Rav4. Please reference https://www.rav4world.com/threads/engine-stopped-steering-power-low.323916/ This incident happened twice, once on 3/6 and again on 3/8. I thought the issue was fixed after having my vehicle towed on 3/6 to Freeman Toyota Service where they determined the issue was due to a recall on the fuel pump. However, the incident occurred again on 3/8, and I had to have the vehicle towed as the engine shut off while I was driving on the freeway blocking one lane of traffic on the interchange that connects one freeway to another. I was very fearful of other vehicles crashing into me as some of them were squeezing by between my vehicle and the retaining wall to get around me. It took the wrecker over an hour to get to me due to high traffic time. I have uploaded 2 tow bills I had to pay, and the service invoice for the recall work done. My vehicle is currently at another Toyota Service department where they are telling me they are unable to duplicate the issue.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #229

Sep 192022

RAV4

  • miles
Hybrid system malfunction. Repairs include replacement of motor cable #2 and frame wire. Advanced Corrosion was the explanation. Not covered under warranty (either 3yr/36K or platinum addt-??l plan). Problem occurred at 36,366 miles (300+ miles just over standard warranty?) In the midst of delayed communicating with Toyota with no response after 3 days. Was told to reference TSB T-TT-0630-20. After researching, this problem is frequently referenced as being an issue. Should just be a recall at this point.

- Lake Clear, NY, USA

problem #228

Aug 172022

RAV4

  • miles
Engine maintenance light came on after a routine oil change. I took it to a toyota dealer, they said that it has something to do with the coolant system. The problem is ongoing with several toyota models, including rav4, Tacoma, Tundra, Camry, Sienna models 2018-2022. The problem is that the car can suddenly overheat and shut down on a busy highway, which is very Dangerous. Someone, can get killed, if this is not addressed. I don't know why there is not a recall already. The government should definitely get involved.

- Inman, SC, USA

problem #227

Aug 122022

RAV4

  • miles
Fuel pump was replaced in May 2020 under recall. Recalled part had 12 month warranty. Rav4 was purchased used in May 2022 and in June, engine started stuttering. Contacted Toyota Field Reps at local dealership and they reset codes and suggested running different and better gas. A case was opened. In July, when filling up car, the car would not start at the pump. The car had to be towed on Sunday. Toyota Field Reps made aware that car would crank after banging on the fuel tank. A service call was placed again and before we could get it to the dealership on Thursday, when the car was filled up again at a different gas station, it would not start at the pump again. It was towed a second time to the dealership and Toyota did multiple tests to determine the fuel pump and hose over the saddle tank needed to be replaced. Toyota would not honor that replacement part saying this was the customers responsibility now. We paid for the replacement today 8/11/22 and drove it one hour and filled it up again and it hesitated and would not crank at the pump, finally fired up and then dies at the red light in traffic. It was taken back to the dealership.

- Matthews, GA, USA

problem #226

May 202022

RAV4

  • miles
Fuel pump malfunction. Stalling out with no warning or no previous issues

- St Augustine , FL, USA

problem #225

Apr 232022

RAV4

  • miles
My fuel range went from 400 miles to 330 in a months time. I already had the recall fixed. I am concerned that the replacement fuel system is bad.

- Attica, IN, USA

problem #224

Aug 012019

RAV4

  • miles
Took my 2019 RAV4 to Toyota of Orange. Like couple months ago for fuel pump recal but my vehicle stalls when driving on freeway or streets. Looses speed for 4 seconds and its scary reported issues to Toyota of Orange and they don-??t fixed anything they only want to sell. They offer me services I don-??t need for my vehicle. Got 2021 RAV4 rental from Enterprise and that one work just find no problems had it for about a week. If could get another another dealer that will be great.

- Orange, CA, USA

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