2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Fuel system Problems

“When filling the gas tank the same way all cars are filled, the fuel pump handle/nozzle clicks off long before the tank shows as full. The tank is not getting filled completely, as I can [violate oregon state law] and continue filling it about 1.5 more gallons. 1st attempt at Toyota dealership they dismissed the concern. 2nd attempt was after I complained to Toyota and the dealer called me back in and witnessed the unfull tank upon filling it using their in-house station. …”

“Vehicle's fuel tank is listed by Toyota company as 14.5 gallon capacity and, in reality, this tank's shape only allows it to fill to approximately 9 gallons. Additionally, the fuel gauges miles to empty does not appear to read the amount correctly. I have almost run out of fuel on the highway as a result of the vehicle's improper reading. The actual gas in the tank was much lower than the vehicle itself told me. The range is advertised by the manufacturer at approximately 500 miles when in reality it appears to be under 300 miles depending on driving conditions. …”

“My Toyota RAV4 HYBRID will only accept 9-10 gallons of gas when filling from empty. The tank is supposed to hold 14.5 gallons. I first brought the issue to the dealership in 2019 and they claimed to have not heard of the issue before. I brought it to their attention again on my last visit in june 2020 knowing that it was a known issue at this time- a gas tank malformation. I was told there would be a fix in august 2020. There is still no recall or service bulletin for this issue and it causes me to fill up way too frequently considering I purchase a hybrid to get better mileage.”

“My 14 gallon capacity fuel tank will not accept more than 9.9 gallons. Even when I've run it to low fuel warning lights, never double digit fills. I've used at least a dozen different gas stations and suppliers including one in oregon and always the same limitation. Owners manual cautions against continuing to fill after auto shut off. We have tried fast fills, slow fills, manually holding the nozzle and holding the trigger, many angles are failing to get over 9.9! Rotten to get far less mileage per tank than Toyota commercials show. I am tempted to try filling after the click off. …”

“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)”