2019 Toyota RAV4 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 868 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 overview page.
What owners report
“THE FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL UP ALL THE WAY. I LIVE IN OREGON AND WE CAN NOT TOP OF OUR TANKS AT THE PUMP…”NHTSA complaint 11291361 — filed 12/26/2019
“UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK BEYOND 9.5 GALLONS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR HAS A 14.5 GALLON TANK. GAS LIGHT WAS ON AND CAR ESTIMATING 35…”NHTSA complaint 11291306 — filed 12/26/2019
“THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS TANK ON MY RAV4. IT IS A 14 GALLON GAS TANK AND I'M ONLY ABLE TO EVER FIT…”NHTSA complaint 11291244 — filed 12/26/2019
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Toyota RAV4: 254 of 868 complaints on file (29.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have in total?
868 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
