10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 3,170 miles
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Unknown component or system While driving on the Interstate during rush hour, traveling 60 miles an hour, another vehicle along side us entered our lane and we had to avoid a collision by aggressive braking and steering. Following this maneuver, our vehicle immediately shut down. An 18 wheel barely missed crashing into our rear. It took us approximately 1 minute to realize we needed to put the car in park, step on the brake, and push the ignition button to restart the vehicle.
- Kirkland , WA, USA
vehicle will not accelerate when pushing down on the gas pedal. This can occur when leaving a parking place or from a traffic light.
- Torrance, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated independently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Rio Rico, AZ, USA
Recall for a fuel pump and Toyota still does not have a fix after 4 months
- Simpsonville, SC, USA
Vehicle shakes when idling, shaking increases overtime. Mechanic verified egr malfunction along with diagnostic coinciding with problem.
- Montezuma Creek, UT, USA
About two months ago I purchased my first vehicle ever, it was a used car, as a new car owner I was super excited for my first car, driving out the dealership! but later on finding out that the car had some sort of recall on it, not knowing what this meant, I started doing my own research and found out that this was a safety hazard for me and others on the road! safety recall 20ta02
- New York, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward whenever the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the vehicle doors would lock randomly leaving him locked inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to browns Toyota of glen burnie (7167 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) where the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact then took the vehicle to koons annapolis Toyota (1107 West St, annapolis, md 21401) to get a second diagnostic test performed. The contact was informed that the engine, the driver's seat, transmission, tcm, transfer clutch, and the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,349.
- Hanover, MD, USA
Regarding complaint # 11390472 I have not had a response. Please let me know via R-mail; bjcollier44@gmail.. thank you. As yet, the issue, has not been resolved.
- Sanford, FL, USA
I am wondering exactly when the Toyota dealership was notified of this problem.. (it involves, 20V-064. Also, 20V01200. I am under the impression they were notified of "low-pressure fuel pump.prior to 10/28/2020. It's hard to believe the dealership was notified the day after we purchased the vehicle... we purchased this vehicle October 28th, 2020. I truly think the dealership was aware of the problem before selling it to us on the 28th. Of October, 2020..
- Sanford, FL, USA
Second time in cold weather, loss of power on interstate almost causing accident. All lights on dash flashing and flashing through several codes. Full tank of gas both times, with heat in gas tank. Engine rumbling and running on 2wd, very week power both times.
- Moorhead, MN, USA
Some times at take off engine shudders as if to die. At times when stopped with car in gear and window down can smell antifreeze. My window is hardly ever down. Sometimes exiting the car I can smell it faintly.
- Poplarville, MS, USA
My 2019 Rav4 adventure has a strong coolant smell, I filled the reservoir and in a few months got low level again, the smell is only with the engine running, I don't see any leaks. It's also make a strange noise in low RPM, between 1000 and 2000 RPM
- Sabana Hoyos, PR, USA
Vehicle is equipped with a low pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If the vehicle stall occurs while driving, this could increase the risk of crash
- Miami Beach, FL, USA
My bought my vehicle brand new on December 10, 2019. On October 29, 2020 the battery stopped working with only 10K miles. I called Toyota and told them my battery needed to be replaced. Toyota told me to jump start the car and drive there to replace the battery. I advised my car was stuck in the garage and we would need someone to tow the car. When the 'tow' arrived it was only a maintenance worker that jump started the vehicle and said I would need to drive it myself there. The worker advised me of the defective batteries for Rav4 and other models. Once my car was turned on and out of the garage, I was pulling out of my driveway when my power steering lock warning signal flashed. I called and explained I was an hour from the dealership and needed my car towed to them and the warranty I paid for should cover it. Subsequent to getting my vehicle back, I received paperwork in the mail with a recall notice on 12/9/2020 explaining the possibility of my vehicle stalling while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash. I pulled out my paperwork from the tech and on the bottom notes I noticed the tech wrote 'interim status' explaining that I was advised there is currently an interim recall notice for the vehicle, but currently no remedy. This information was never explained or given to me until the recall notice via mail on 12/9/2020 even though the recall was defect info report was issued on May 20th.
- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA
There has been a safety recall on this car for over a month now with no remedy. If this problem could cause the car to stall and cause a higher chance of a crash, why is it taking so long to fix? it is unsafe!
- Fort Knox, KY, USA
Engine stall and run rough when driving on a city
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
The car has stalled twice out of the blue. It was taken to the shop, and they said the vapor lock had gas in it. They wanted to charge $1000. The excuse was when it is hot outside you run the risk of gas getting into the vapor lock every time you fill up... that is bull. It stalled in motion twice on a city street.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving and slowing down, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to wellesley Toyota (234 worcester St, wellesley, MA 02481, 781-237-2970) where the mechanic retrieved an undisclosed fault code. The contact was informed that the code showed a non-specific engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.
- Salem, MA, USA
I notice that my Rav4 was dripping oil on the floor of the garage. I read the reports on your site and this matter could be serious, and can start fire.the car is new only 8.000 miles on it. I need help to fix it.
- Troy, MI, USA
- Harrison, NJ, USA