2006 Toyota RAV4: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 24, 2023 · Engine · CA

Two days ago my car was driving perfectly on the highway. The oil pressure light turned on I turned off the highway immediately and put more oil in the car. At this point my car is consuming over a quart every week and I don't drive more than a couple of hundred miles every week. I've taken several longer trips with this car. I started the car back up after checking the oil level, started driving and the light didn't come back on. About 10 more miles down the road on the highway the oil pressure light the check engine light vsc light the four-wheel drive light appear. I go to an AutoZone and I get a code p0012. I've done lots of research and I've learned that this is all related to Toyota's well-known defective design and manufacturing of their engines. I have a 2az Fe engine. I bought this car with 125,000 miles on it in 2020. It now has about 154,000 mi on it. I didn't know that the oil consumption was extreme until this point of research. Now my car is making a rattling sound most likely the engine needs to be replaced. Technically yes I can drive it but it will stall and probably light on fire if I do and this is dangerous. They had a TSB warranty extension in 2016 I believe. I did not own the car that time nor do I know if that car was even subjected to the extension notice. But it is well known engine can do this and the Pistons fail around this mileage that my car has. It's out of warranty but I'm reading everywhere people having problems with this year's car and the other cars with this engine right now. There's a whole group of engines that are starting to fail because of these poorly designed Pistons that can affect oil leakage. Not only wasting a precious resource but causing a very dangerous situation for drivers. This should be addressed by Toyota still I want them to fix my engine or replace it before I cause an accident that can lead to death. I'm choosing to not drive it right now but I don't have the luxury of a second car. I may have to drive it.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · NY · fire

My Toyota RAV4 started smoking by the headlights last night while I was driving on the highway. I pulled over and opened the hood to see what was happening and it burst into flames. The car completely burned. Nothing left! I see on the internet that other people have had this happen. Please investigate.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Fuel system · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that there had been extensive smoke coming from the muffler, strong fumes and a loud noise progressed. A police officer cautioned the contact to get the vehicle repaired or that he may be potentially ticketed with this being a safety hazard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the muffler. The contact later received a special service coverage campaign letter in which the manufacturer stated that the dealer was to replace the muffler. The dealer refused to service the voluntary campaign from the manufacturer. The contact was uncertain as to why the manufacturer and the dealer had not complied to replace the part with a newly designed oem muffler. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jun 27, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

Dear officer, I would like to bring your attention to a serious flaw with certain toyota models related to excessive oil consumption. Bowing down to the thousands of consumer complaints early this year toyota accepted that it is issue with their engine design which can put engine on fire or make the car completely useless after seize. Toyota indicated that they would provide parts early this spring, yet it is the end of june, and toyota (a giant car manufacturer) still does not have parts to fix the serious problem toyota consumers are suffering thru every day. The issue: certain toyota model cars burn excessive oil. The proof of issue(from internet) 1. Toyota engine excessive oil consumption www.toyotaproblems.com/trends 2. Toyota named in class action lawsuit over excessive oil usage gotaclassaction.com/ 3. Excessive oil consumption on 2az-fe engine www.toyoheadquarters.com 4. Class action lawsuit filed over toyota oil consumption www.consumerclasslawyersblog.com/ 5. "all toyotas burn engine oil!" and "burning 1 litre of engine ... Https://gripevine.com/ the impact: life endangerment, risk of engine fire, people left stranded in the middle of nowhere, constant strain of checking the oil every few days, financial losses to consumers and heavy impact on environmental pollution toyota response: delay in accepting the responsibility, cannot arrange parts for repair, test method puts consumer at risk. The request for solution: the american toyota consumers are looking for the government concerned organization to take stringent actions against toyota america to protect the lives and money against such practices and provide safe environment. If the governing bodies don't do anything, it will be encouragement for other car manufactures, and will have drastic impact on the lives of millions of american. Thank you!

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Engine · NJ

When I took my vehicle to get an oil change, the technician told me there was nothing showing on the dip stick. Although a low-oil light never appeared to let me know that the oil was low, the oil was very low. I started checking my oil level often and noticed that I needed to add oil between oil changes. I can also smell burning oil when I accelerate either to get on a highway ramp or to go up a hill. A dealership subsequently told me that the rings on the engine block were worn and that I needed a new engine that would cost approximately $8,500. Now I drive around with a case of oil in my back seat. From what I've read on the internet, this is not an isolated case.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Engine · 28,900 miles · NM

On tuesday, 22 september, 2009, I came home and parked my car in the > garage. When I got out, I noticed the smell of burning oil. I investigated > and found oil running out from under the front end of my wife's rav4. The > oil was continuing to flow and had covered most of the garage floor (I have > pictures). I opened the hood of the rav and found the engine compartment > covered in smoking oil. The underside of the car was also dripping oil from various > locations, with no apparent damage being visible. I examined the dipstick, > but no oil was indicated. When I opened the oil fill cap, smoke came out > with a strong smell of burnt oil being present. I immediately called > american toyota and requested a service appointment. This was scheduled for > the next morning. Next I called aaa and arranged to have a flatbed take the > rav to american. When the tow service arrived, we pushed the car out of the > garage and positioned it to be winched onto the flatbed. Oil was deposited > all over the driveway. > > I drove my car to american and met with the service advisor for > american. I explained that the rav had developed a serious leak and that > the car was being towed to the dealership. The service advisor related that there is a known issue with the oil supply line (to the head) for the rav and camry > using the 3.5l v-6 engine. He explained the failure mode for the line and > stated that the part should be in stock. I am very disappointed with toyota regarding this situation. My on-line research and discussion with the service advisor shows that the rav's failure mode was well known to toyota. The rav's maintenance has always been performed at american, but no one was proactive and replaced the oil line or even advised us that it might be a subject for concern. What would have happened if my wife had been driving the rav out in remote part of nm or it had burned my house down? Toyota is not cooperating by providing failure or repair information.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,177 miles · CA · fire

On freeway, other motorist notified me my car was "on fire!" I saw excessive smoke in rearview mirror. I took the next exit which was dixon, ca off interstate 80 west in california. The side of the freeway there is grassy, did not think it was safe to stop...I stopped the car and smoke was everywhere, coming up through the hood & under the car. This was tues, 2/3/09. I has the car serviced the fri before, 1/30/09 at toyota vallejo in vallejo, ca. I called the dealership after calling aaa for a tow. The service advisor, ryan said "it couldn't have been from anything they had done. But there is an 'oil hose' that had been coming off alot of the rav4's." I was already upset & that made me livid!! If it were a known problem the dealership should have checked during the scheduled maint. My car was towed to lithia toyota of vacaville #47 at 500 orange drive, vacaville, ca. Work order 394212. As of yesterday, 2/12/09, the assistant service manager, megan, told me there was no tsb she was aware of, yet the part that came off (vvti oil pipe) was not found at any other dealership or supplier in the united states, and was on order from toyota in japan. I am furious that it appears toyota was well aware of this problem and has failed to initiate any steps to prevent risk to its consumers. I am asking for a full investigation which hopefully will lead to a recall of the 2006 rav4's and any other year this affects. Megan, the assistant service manager at lithia toyota confirmed with my insurance adjuster, jose lara (geico 707‑688‑3318) the cost is covered under the powertrain warranty....what about the cost of my life, and the lives of the other motorist surrounding me??? The risk of fire is never to be taken lightly. Please investigate this matter to avoid any cost of life.

Filed Nov 30, 2006 · Fuel system · DC · crash · fire · 2 injuries

2006 rav 4 caught on fire while passengers were still inside. *ts the vehicle was involved in a crash then caught on fire. The two occupant were killed.