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RAV4 HV – REFUELING PERFORMANCE 20TE04 & 20TE05 Quick Reference Guide
2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Coverage for Vehicle Refueling Performance
Production Period Mid-August 2018 – Early July 2020
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for Fuel Tank and Fuel Sender Gauge Unit on 2019 – 2021 RAV4 HV.
Background:
Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2021 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Some customer reports have also noted the “Distance to Empty” shown on the multi-information display is less than expected.
Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual.
Although the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for normal Basic Warranty coverage period, 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to refueling performance concerns.
Note: Fuel tanks are covered under the normal California Emissions Control Warranty period, 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), for the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington
Customer Support Program Details
This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit. The specific condition covered by this program is vehicle refueling performance. If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of this Customer Support Program.
• Coverage is applicable for 8 years from the date of first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 165,500 vehicles covered by this Customer Support Program. Approximately 500 vehicles involved in this Customer Support Program were distributed to Puerto Rico.
Program Phase Schedule Toyota is administering this program in multiple phases.
Phase 1 – Customer Notification In the interest of customer satisfaction, Toyota first notified owners via first class mail between late May 2020 and mid-July 2020 about this program, informed owners that Toyota is working on the repair for their vehicle, and that they will be re-notified when the repair becomes available.
Phase 2 – Repair Available, Customer Re-notification and approximately 10,200 vehicles added In late October 2020 Toyota launched the repair portion of this program and included approximately 10,200 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program. Toyota will begin re-notifying the owners involved in phase 1 regarding the availability of the repair in early November 2020.
Phase 3 – Approximately 21,900 vehicles added In early March 2021 Toyota included approximately 21,900 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will begin to notify owners in early November 2020.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
There is no New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage or non-emission CSP coverage for vehicles that have been branded as salvage, total loss, true mileage unknown, or similar title under any state’s law. Nonetheless, every attempt should be made to complete an open emission related CSP when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the CSP dealer letter.
• This CSP IS emission related; therefore, vehicles branded as salvage, total loss, true mileage unknown, or similar title ARE ELIGIBLE for coverage under this CSP
Remedy Procedures:
Technical instructions for this Customer Support Program can be found in T-SB-0109-20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2021 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off when refueling. Some customer reports have also noted the “Distance to Empty” shown on the multi-information display is less than expected. Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual.
What is Toyota doing?
Toyota is administering this program in multiple phases.
Phase 1 – Customer Notification In the interest of customer satisfaction, Toyota first notified owners via first class mail between late May 2020 and mid-July 2020 about this program, informed owners that Toyota is working on the repair for their vehicle, and that they will be re-notified when the repair becomes available.
Phase 2 – Repair Available and Customer Re-notification and approximately 10,200 vehicles added In late October 2020 Toyota launched the repair portion of this program and included approximately 10,200 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program. Toyota started re-notifying the owners involved in phase 1 regarding the availability of the repair in early November 2020.
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Customer Support Program?
There are approximately 143,600 vehicles covered by this Customer Support Program.
Will any other vehicles be covered in the future?
Certain additional 2020 - 2021 RAV4 HV vehicles will be added to this program in the future if they are equipped with the same affected parts as those covered by this program.
What are the details of this program?
This Customer Support Program provides coverage for involved vehicles which are not equipped with an updated fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit. Toyota will repair vehicles with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of this Customer Support Program if the condition is verified. If your vehicle is not experiencing these conditions, you do not need the repair.
Will this condition affect my fuel economy?
No. This condition will not result in an increase or decrease in fuel economy
Will this condition cause me to run out of fuel?
As indicated in the owner's manual, customers should still refuel when the low fuel light illuminates, and when refueling, customers should not "top off" the fuel tank. Importantly, this condition causes the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the fuel tank than usual. As such, refueling when the low fuel light illuminates should prevent an owner from running out of fuel.
How should my fuel tank operate during normal refueling?
The image in the link above provides a visualization of the normal amount of fuel that is dispensed during refueling when the low fuel light is on until the auto-stop activates in the fuel pump nozzle. Note that the refueling amount is less than the total tank capacity of 14.5 gallons listed in the Owner’s Manual.
Like other Toyota vehicles, 2019-2020 RAV4 HV vehicles are designed to have a reserve of fuel remaining when the low fuel light comes on. This reserve is to reduce the risk of customers unexpectedly running out of fuel. Additionally, the fuel system is designed to prevent fuel “splash back” during refueling after auto-stop of the fuel pump nozzle. This, including other factors (fuel volume being dispensed, temperature, differences in fuel pump nozzles from gas station to gas station) may affect the total gallons dispensed during refueling. It is also important to note that the displayed “Distance to Empty” is an estimate based on a number of factors including historical driving behavior, road conditions, weather conditions, etc.
If my vehicle is not experiencing the conditions, do I still need to have the repair performed?
No. Only vehicles experiencing the conditions will need to have the repairs performed.
What is involved in the repair?
The vehicle will be repaired with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of the Customer Support Program if the condition is verified.
Is the Customer Support Program coverage transferable if I sell my vehicle?
Yes, this Customer Support Program coverage is fully transferrable to subsequent vehicle owners for the condition and terms specified in the notification letter.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.
RAV4 HV – REFUELING PERFORMANCE 20TE04 & 20TE05 Quick Reference Guide
2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Coverage for Vehicle Refueling Performance
Production Period Mid-August 2018 – Early July 2020
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for Fuel Tank and Fuel Sender Gauge Unit on 2019 – 2021 RAV4 HV.
Background:
Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2021 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Some customer reports have also noted the “Distance to Empty” shown on the multi-information display is less than expected.
Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual.
Although the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for normal Basic Warranty coverage period, 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to refueling performance concerns.
Note: Fuel tanks are covered under the normal California Emissions Control Warranty period, 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), for the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington
Customer Support Program Details
This Customer Support Program provides coverage as it applies to the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit. The specific condition covered by this program is vehicle refueling performance. If the condition is verified, the vehicle will be repaired with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of this Customer Support Program.
• Coverage is applicable for 8 years from the date of first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 165,500 vehicles covered by this Customer Support Program. Approximately 500 vehicles involved in this Customer Support Program were distributed to Puerto Rico.
Program Phase Schedule Toyota is administering this program in multiple phases.
Phase 1 – Customer Notification In the interest of customer satisfaction, Toyota first notified owners via first class mail between late May 2020 and mid-July 2020 about this program, informed owners that Toyota is working on the repair for their vehicle, and that they will be re-notified when the repair becomes available.
Phase 2 – Repair Available, Customer Re-notification and approximately 10,200 vehicles added In late October 2020 Toyota launched the repair portion of this program and included approximately 10,200 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program. Toyota will begin re-notifying the owners involved in phase 1 regarding the availability of the repair in early November 2020.
Phase 3 – Approximately 21,900 vehicles added In early March 2021 Toyota included approximately 21,900 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will begin to notify owners in early November 2020.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
There is no New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage or non-emission CSP coverage for vehicles that have been branded as salvage, total loss, true mileage unknown, or similar title under any state’s law. Nonetheless, every attempt should be made to complete an open emission related CSP when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the CSP dealer letter.
• This CSP IS emission related; therefore, vehicles branded as salvage, total loss, true mileage unknown, or similar title ARE ELIGIBLE for coverage under this CSP
Remedy Procedures:
Technical instructions for this Customer Support Program can be found in T-SB-0109-20.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2021 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off when refueling. Some customer reports have also noted the “Distance to Empty” shown on the multi-information display is less than expected. Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual.
What is Toyota doing?
Toyota is administering this program in multiple phases.
Phase 1 – Customer Notification In the interest of customer satisfaction, Toyota first notified owners via first class mail between late May 2020 and mid-July 2020 about this program, informed owners that Toyota is working on the repair for their vehicle, and that they will be re-notified when the repair becomes available.
Phase 2 – Repair Available and Customer Re-notification and approximately 10,200 vehicles added In late October 2020 Toyota launched the repair portion of this program and included approximately 10,200 additional vehicles to this Customer Support Program. Toyota started re-notifying the owners involved in phase 1 regarding the availability of the repair in early November 2020.
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Customer Support Program?
There are approximately 143,600 vehicles covered by this Customer Support Program.
Will any other vehicles be covered in the future?
Certain additional 2020 - 2021 RAV4 HV vehicles will be added to this program in the future if they are equipped with the same affected parts as those covered by this program.
What are the details of this program?
This Customer Support Program provides coverage for involved vehicles which are not equipped with an updated fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit. Toyota will repair vehicles with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of this Customer Support Program if the condition is verified. If your vehicle is not experiencing these conditions, you do not need the repair.
Will this condition affect my fuel economy?
No. This condition will not result in an increase or decrease in fuel economy
Will this condition cause me to run out of fuel?
As indicated in the owner's manual, customers should still refuel when the low fuel light illuminates, and when refueling, customers should not "top off" the fuel tank. Importantly, this condition causes the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the fuel tank than usual. As such, refueling when the low fuel light illuminates should prevent an owner from running out of fuel.
How should my fuel tank operate during normal refueling?
The image in the link above provides a visualization of the normal amount of fuel that is dispensed during refueling when the low fuel light is on until the auto-stop activates in the fuel pump nozzle. Note that the refueling amount is less than the total tank capacity of 14.5 gallons listed in the Owner’s Manual.
Like other Toyota vehicles, 2019-2020 RAV4 HV vehicles are designed to have a reserve of fuel remaining when the low fuel light comes on. This reserve is to reduce the risk of customers unexpectedly running out of fuel. Additionally, the fuel system is designed to prevent fuel “splash back” during refueling after auto-stop of the fuel pump nozzle. This, including other factors (fuel volume being dispensed, temperature, differences in fuel pump nozzles from gas station to gas station) may affect the total gallons dispensed during refueling. It is also important to note that the displayed “Distance to Empty” is an estimate based on a number of factors including historical driving behavior, road conditions, weather conditions, etc.
If my vehicle is not experiencing the conditions, do I still need to have the repair performed?
No. Only vehicles experiencing the conditions will need to have the repairs performed.
What is involved in the repair?
The vehicle will be repaired with a new fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit under the terms of the Customer Support Program if the condition is verified.
Is the Customer Support Program coverage transferable if I sell my vehicle?
Yes, this Customer Support Program coverage is fully transferrable to subsequent vehicle owners for the condition and terms specified in the notification letter.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time.