2012 Toyota Rav4 Fuel System Problems
4 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your car suddenly lost all power to the wheels without any warning lights, messages, or sounds—it happened while stopped at a red light and had to be pushed to safety by others. A Toyota service specialist found that the splines (the connecting ridges) on the rotor had sheared off, meaning the entire engine needs to be replaced. This repair will involve removing and replacing your engine with a new or rebuilt unit.
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Unknown. Vehicle is having problems with fuel system. Vehicle intermittently runs rough like engine is not getting enough gas.
MY O2 SENSORS CONTINUE TO GO OUT CAUSING MULTIPLE DASH LIGHTS TO COME ON ALONG WITH GAS CONSUMPTION IF NOT REPLACED IMMEDIATELY! I HAD THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS WHEN THIS HAPPENED, NOW AGAIN. THIS IS RIDICULOUS
WHILE DRIVING 35 ON A LOCAL ROAD, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO THE PROPULSION SYSTEM. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WORKED AS I WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO COAST SAFELY TO A TURNOUT. THE VEHICLE WARNING LIGHT SAYING "CHECK EV SYSTEM, HAVE DEALER CHECK IMMEDIATELY" WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INFORMATION DISPLAY. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE RAV4 EV AS THE TOYOTA AND TESLA PARTS HAVE TROUBLE MAINTAINING COMMUNICATION WITH EACH OTHER WITHIN A PART CALLED THE GATEWAY ECM. MY CAR WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER AFTER THIS INCIDENT, WHERE THEY UPDATED THE FIRMWARE LOADED ON THE GATEWAY ECM.