Issue ID | 1675573 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11340023 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 16/07/20 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2020 january rav4 xle awd. 2 cases of dead battery. 1st in april mileage 2029, 1 week without driving. 2nd in july milage 2896, 2 days without driving. 1st time; aaa jumped it, tested battery said it failed. Took to dealer; nothing wrong, battery test good. 2nd time; toyota road server jumped it. A simple search of the web shows hundreds of the same issue. Possible reported causes; bad batch of batteries, dcm fw update (tsb t-sb-0021-20 - doesn't apply to our car), mystery "sensor" needs to be replaced, constant data communications between key fob, positioning satellite or bluetooth phone. This is huge safety issue!!! People are being stranded at any time with a dead battery on cars less than a year old!!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2089 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CAMPBELL, CA |
VIN pattern | 2T3P1RFV1LCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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