2019 Toyota RAV4 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 104
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- fuel tank · 58 records
- fill tank · 22 records
- gallon tank · 20 records
- tank only · 16 records
- more gallons · 14 records
- full tank · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 76 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2019 toyota rav4 hybrid limited built in japan has a fuel fill up issue that pevents the car from being fully fueled under normal circumstances. The gas pump will shut off 1-2 gallons before the tank is actually full, meaning that in order to get a full tank, the user has to force fuel into the tank. This presents two problems: 1) this is a concern because there is some sort of pressure issue inside the gas tank…
ODI 11256380
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle will only fill 9.5gal at pump. Requires not recommended force pumping in order to achieve full tank. Vehicle system guage will incorrectly read full despite missing 4-5gallons. Fuel guage rapidly drops quickly. I have given toyota 4 visits to fix the issue. They have replaced fuel system but issue persist.
ODI 11253943
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel tank does not fill completely so you do not get the full mileage range of 41 mpg as advertised.
ODI 11270114
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving down i-25 south of denver, co in heavy traffic at 75 mph, the engine abruptly shut off. I suddenly had no engine power, power brakes or power steering. Luckily i was able to coast to the shoulder, but came close to hitting or being hit by several vehicles. When we made it to the shoulder all the warning lights and messages were appearing on the dash. After letting the car sit a few minutes i restarted…
ODI 11231792
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle does not function as advertised, ecm appears to change shifting, hybrid, and gasoline usage at lower temps. Pre-collision system malfunctions with any visibility reduction, causing the vehicle to suddenly brake at highway speeds or to not brake at all with radar cruise active. Also have same issue as others with not being able to fill tank more than 10 gallons of 14. Mileage is as low as 24 mpg for a whole…
ODI 11307544
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car has a 14.5 gallon tank. I have only been able to put 8-9 gallons max into my car. The pump shuts off/reads as full. I should be able to get 500+ miles in my hybrid with a 14.5 gallon tank. I average 380 mp fill up. I paid big money for this car and would like toyota to fix the fuel tank problem.
ODI 11307641
Fuel/Propulsion System
There is no indicator or low fuel warning when the fuel tank is empty. Plus when filling from empty to full and the gasoline station fuel pump kicks off, only 8 to 9 gallons of gasoline (the tank capacity is 14.5 gallons) is put into the vehicle's fuel tank and the fuel tank indicator only reads 7/8 of a tank.
ODI 11240432
Fuel/Propulsion System
I cannot fill the fuel tank to it's capacity. Fuel pump will shut off prematurely at about 3/4 full. That said, range is nowhere near as advertised.
ODI 11306583
Fuel/Propulsion System
My hybrid battery has yet to fully charge. I have only recieved double talk from 3 different service care specialist stating "the hybrid battery is never going to fully charge. And if it does, it will not last as long as the 8 year warranty." i then ask if others {owners of the toyota rav4 hybrid battery } have the same hybrid battery issues i have. The service care specialist all replied"all hybrid batteries have…
ODI 11282036
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling my tank, auto-shutoff happens when the tank is at least 2 gallons shy of being full. I know this because my gas gauge does not indicate full and i am able to add an additional 2-2.5 gallons to my tank, though it takes a while because i have to push through all the auto shutoffs. It happens every time i fill up regardless os the station i'm fueling at.
ODI 11221492
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tank will not fill to full. Several gallons less. Approximately 3/4 a tank is all that it will accept.
ODI 11235113
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2019 rav4 hybrid has a toyota advertised fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons. Till date, virtually all my fuel stops have resulted in no more than 11 gallons of fuel. I would like to raise this matter to nhtsa and urge nhtsa to investigate matter further. The biggest question i have is if there is a law or safety rule that toyota must follow surrounding this issue? My concern is that if any residual fuel (which in…
ODI 11309479
Fuel/Propulsion System
Unable to completely fill gas tank to full on 2019 toyota rav4 hybrid limited. Can only put 9 gallons in 14 gallon tank (capacity in manual) when tank is empty. Dealer suggests "topping" off which has already resulted in a fuel spill at the gas station. Reported issue to dealer and told that toyota is aware of the issue but currently does not have a fix. This is both a user safety and environmental safety issue and…
ODI 11268966
Fuel/Propulsion System
Difficulty getting the fuel tank filled. The gas clicks off at about 3/4 tank. To fill requires multiple times of topping off with multiple times it clicks off. Often 2 to 3 gallons can be added after the first click off. This occurs at multiple different stations regardless of fill speed. Also fuel miles to empty highly inaccurate. Dealer claims no fix available at this time!!!
ODI 11269470
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have been unable to fill the gas tank full for the entire duration of ownership. The pump cuts off about 3 gallons short. The problem is getting progressively worse and topping up doesn't help either. The dealership was unable to help saying toyota is aware of the problem but they do not have any solution for it.
ODI 11297011
Fuel/Propulsion System
Toyota advertised the 2019 rav 4 hybrid as having a 14.5 gallon gas tank with a driving range of apx. 580 miles per tank. The tank only accepts 10.5 gallons and shows as full and only has a driving range of 380 to 420 miles per tank. The driving range is one of the reasons i purchased this car over its competition.
ODI 11307070
Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine is non-responsive when making right hand & up hill turns. I can depress the gas pedal three times before the car starts to accelerate. This is dangerous! What is going on?
ODI 11243128
Fuel/Propulsion System
When filling the gas tank, the pump will stop before the gas tank is full, usually 2-3 gallons short of being full. This happens every time i try to fill the tank since i bought the car in may, 2019. This results in more frequent stops at the gas station or making efforts to try to top off the gas tank by trying to slow down the gas being pumped in. With a very slow rate, the gas pump may not shut off then leading…
ODI 11309239
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel spills when filling gas. Fuel tank does not fill to capacity at first click so when i add additional fuel in an attempt to completely fill tank, fuel sometimes spills out.
ODI 11266923
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank is defective. Does't accept a full tank of gas. 3/4 at most before pump shuts off. Not getting miles per tank/efficiency that was advertised. Filed a case with toyota and dealer but no fix available. Problem started as soon as i drove it off the lot in may 2019.
ODI 11309194
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 toyota rav4. When the fuel tank was filled up, it registered 3/4 full instead of completely full. The vehicle was taken to big two toyota of chandler [redacted], located at 1250 s gilbert rd, chandler, az 85286), but the failure could not be duplicated. The technician stated that it could be a design flaw with the fuel tank. The failure was not remedied. The manufacturer stated that the…
ODI 11265474
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank is supposedly 14 gallons but vehicle will not take more than 9 gallons.
ODI 11297189
Fuel/Propulsion System
No matter how many times i fill up the tank with gas, i can never reach anything over 9 gallons, and this car reportedly has a 14 5 gallon tank. The dealership already replaced my original gas tank, before that my car would never get to the f on the fuel gauge. Now it tells me i have low fuel and need to fill up, but only lets me put on 9.5 gallons max, even when it tells me i have zero miles left before empty.…
ODI 11282371
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank won't fill all the way. When gas pump cuts off, tank is only partially filled. Range available is far short of advertised range. Can hold pump lever on, but this is a safety issue no matter what state you're in. Toyota dealership gives runaround without really seeming interested in fixing the problem. This is the same problem many other "fuel" entries are citing. It's been like this since purchase in…
ODI 11280535
Fuel/Propulsion System
Since purchasing 2019 rav4 hybrid xle in april 2019, fuel tank does not fill to capacity. Fuel pump (regardless of which gas station i am at) shuts off several gallons short of filling the gas tank and the fuel indicator on the dashboard indicates approximately 3/4 full. This occurs every time the vehicle is fueled. Unable to attain fuel range for the vehicle due to fuel tank unable to be filled to capacity unless i…
ODI 11307356