Issue ID | 1649760 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11316172 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | RAV4 |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 21/02/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The fuel tank accepts between 9. 5 and 10 gallons total for a refill, even when it has the low fuel light lit. After adding 9. 5 gallons to an empty tank, the fuel gauge shows full. The tank specs claim a 14. 5 gallon tank. The vehicle estimates the distance you can travel apparently assuming a 14. 5 gallon tank. Relying on the estimated distance you can drive is not a good idea, you will end up stranded. The fuel tank not accepting a full 14. 5 gallons is a problem. The safety issue comes in when the "distance to empty" is significantly misrepresented, being off by as much as 140miles right after filling the tank and dropping faster than would make sense given the prominently reported mpg value on the screen. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EARLYSVILLE, VA |
VIN pattern | 2T3DWRFV2LWXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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