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The RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank does not fill completely

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Engine / equipment
Fifth-generation RAV4 2.5 hybrid
Period mentioned
2019–2020
Symptoms
The pump nozzle cuts off early: noticeably fewer litres go in than the advertised 55 l or so (14.5 gallons), and the real range is shorter than shown.
Possible cause described
According to the US class action, the tank design prevents filling it to capacity; the case ended in a settlement in 2022.
Check for the garage
Fill up to the first click-off and compare the litres with the capacity; ask Toyota by VIN whether there is an update or a revised part.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

CarComplaints: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fuel tank class actionBerger Montague: Boulom et al. v. Toyota Motor Sales

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

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How is it checked?

Fill up to the first click-off and compare the litres with the capacity; ask Toyota by VIN whether there is an update or a revised part.

What are the symptoms?

The pump nozzle cuts off early: noticeably fewer litres go in than the advertised 55 l or so (14.5 gallons), and the real range is shorter than shown.

Which cars and years does it affect?
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Toyota
Engine / equipment
Fifth-generation RAV4 2.5 hybrid
Period mentioned
2019–2020

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