10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,271 miles

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problem #114

Jul 022019

RAV4

  • miles
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.

- New Carlisle, IN, USA

problem #113

Jan 072020

RAV4

  • 650 miles
I purchased the new 2019 Rav4 hybrid on 11/29/2019 at prime motors in saco, Maine. It currently has 725 miles on it. When I attempt to fill it it won't fill all the way. It's advertised to have a 14.5 gallon tank but only holds about 10 gallons. The dealership advised me to keep pumping after the pump shuts off. This is very bad advice as it could overflow and cause a fire.

- Glen, NH, USA

problem #112

Jul 062019

RAV4

  • 200 miles
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 tank, driving very conservatively.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #111

Jan 292020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 1,584 miles
I bought my new 2019 Toyota Rav4 hybrid xse and took possession on January 3 2020. Since then, I have refuled multiple times and noticed it would not take more than 9-10 gallons of gas from empty. I found myself refueling more times than my previous vehicles. When researching prior to purchase, the vehicle says it has a fuel capacity of 14.5 gallons and 580 miles per tank. I have never been able to get more than 9-10 gallons and it has always shown gas range in the 400 miles per tank. It has never given me anywhere close to 580 miles per tank. I took it today to the dealership after calling Toyota on January 30th and the dealership said that all cars have a 4 gallon reserve tank. This was their response to the problem although I am sure nobody would like to find out how many gallons a car has in reserve after the refuel light is on for obvious safety reasons. When I refuled all my previous cars, the capacity was at least what it said on the manual or more. It has never been a difference of over 38% from what the manual says to what this vehicle can actually take when refueling from empty with the refueling warning on and the refueling light on. It is dangerous to try and follow Toyota's official fuel capacity and range for this vehicle. If you follow the official range stated by Toyota in the manual and vehicle information, drivers can run out of gas thinking the car has actually 14.5 gallons instead of 9-10 and a range of 580 miles instead of the actual 400 mile range.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #110

Sep 102019

RAV4

  • 350 miles
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.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #109

Apr 202019

RAV4

  • 15 miles
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 force extra gas in the car by consistently trying to "top off" to fill with more gas (as there is still extra capacity upon the pump clicking off at first). Contacted Toyota about the issue in July 2019 and December 2019 but no resolution or explanation was provided on why this issue is occurring.

- Oakton, VA, USA

problem #108

Jun 012019

RAV4

  • 425 miles
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.

- North Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #107

Oct 142019

RAV4

  • 300 miles
2019 Rav4 hybrid xle. Car fuel tank does not fill up completely to the advertised 14.5 gallons. Only able to get about 10/11 gallons in the tank even when the low fuel indicator is on. Additionally when filling the tank with fuel, when the pump auto turns off because the tank is "full" the fuel lever indicator needle is no even close to the "F" mark. False advertising by Toyota and failure to appropriately address the known problem.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #106

Jun 162019

RAV4

  • 400 miles
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.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #105

Nov 262019

RAV4

  • miles
When fueling my Rav4 hybrid I am not able to completely fill the tank.

- Alton, NH, USA

problem #104

Sep 292019

RAV4

  • 395 miles
2019 Rav4 hybrid will not fill completely when the low fuel warning system activates. The 14. 5 gallon tank will only take 9.5 to 9.7 gallons leaving about 5 gallons in the tank. I am not certain if I can drive further using the 5 gallons or would be left sitting and "run out of fuel." Other 2019 Rav4 hybrid owners are reporting a similar problem. So far Toyota has made no attempt to correct the problem. This has happened since the first attempt to fill the tank. The Rav4 currently has about 8500 miles. There needs to be a recall.

- Lititz, PA, USA

problem #103

Nov 182019

RAV4

  • 500 miles
Fuel system does not hold the amount according to the manufactures specifications. This appears to cause the gas gauge to show incorrect, which could lead to running out of gas. Dealer said there was nothing they could do to fix the problem and that this was a Toyota issue.

- Sykesville, MD, USA

problem #102

Dec 212019

RAV4

  • miles
Unable to refuel more than 10 gallons of fuel from empty for a gas tank that takes 14.5 gallons.

- Clarksburg, MD, USA

problem #101

Jul 272019

RAV4

  • 400 miles
My brand new 2019 Rav4 hybrid xle has a fuel tank that is 14.5 gallons, but will not fill above 9 to 11 gallons at any time. In short, my fuel tank does not fill all the way and I am therefore short on overall car range, from 580miles to about 360-390 miles per tank. I have made an online complaint to ardmore Toyota of pa with no response. I have roughly 6,000 miles on my car, but have noticed this is as low as 400 miles in the odometer.

- Havertown, PA, USA

problem #100

Apr 152019

RAV4

  • miles
Fuel tank will not fill to full (14.5 gal) capacity. Fuel tank will only accept 10.5 gals.

- Centralia, WA, USA

problem #99

Jan 022020

RAV4

  • miles
My 2019 Toyota Rav4 hybrid gas tank will not accept over 9.5 gallons at any time. Even when I have only 50 miles until gas tank empty showing on dashboard. It's a 14.5 gallon tank so this is a problem.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #98

Jan 022020

RAV4

  • 2,500 miles
New 2019 Rav4 hybrid xle with less than 2,500 miles will not fill up all the way when filling with gas. Autostops at 3/4 tank and cannot safely fill up the rest of the way.

- Topeka, KS, USA

problem #97

Oct 152019

RAV4

  • 350 miles
The fuel tank was at maximum capacity when picked up from the dealer with an estimated range of ~550 miles. Since driving away from the dealer, I have never been able to add more than 9-10 gallons into the "14.5" gallon tank, even well after the "low fuel" light has come on. Even with extra topping off and the needle reads as close to full as I can get it, now the estimated range tends to be ~350-370 miles. I have filled up the tank about 10 times now and this outcome is consistent.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #96

Jan 052020

RAV4

  • 500 miles
The fuel tank does not fill up to capacity. I am only able to fill ~8 gallons in a tank which has a 14.5 gallon capacity. Also, when the low fuel indicator comes on, "miles to empty" reads only about ~30 miles which is incorrect in my opinion. There must be a calibration issue. I took it to the service station and they said there is no fix from Toyota. The recent recall affecting 700,000 cars with a fuel pump issue does not include my car (searched by VIN) or any Rav4 hybrids for that matter. How long is one supposed to wait before hearing back from the manufacturer? I have attached the service appointment confirmation.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #95

Jan 012020

RAV4

  • miles
Fuel tank capacity 14.5 gallons can only be filled to 9.5 gallons without aggressive "topping off". in order to avoid possible environmental harm and vehicle emission control damage, topping off not used. However, this leaves the vehicle 5 gallons short of a full tank (about 200 mile range loss)

- Beach Park, IL, USA

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