2011 Toyota RAV4: excessive oil consumption

5 of the 287 complaints about the 2011 Toyota RAV4 describe excessive oil consumption.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 29 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Excessive oil consumption by model year

2022
1
2019
1
2018
1
2016
1
2015
1
2014
2
2012
1
2011
5
2010
1
2009
2
2008
90
2007
113
2006
65
2005
2
2003
1
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Engine · CA

A lot oil consumption from oil change to 1000 miles 4 quarts of oil consumption no warning light until car stops I’m been charging oil every 4 k miles now I have to check oil every day is been almost 4years with this problem

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Engine · NJ

The car had 115,000 miles on the engine and was just at 3,000 miles post oil change. Making a left turn over oncoming traffic the car died. Barely missed having an accident. As the car sat it did restart. No lights on the dash for engine issues. Drove 2 miles directly to my mechanic. The car had half a quart of oil remaining! Car now closely monitored burns 1/2 quart every 500 miles and more if highway driven.

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Engine · 107,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle started to experience high oil consumption, which eventually caused the spark plugs to burn out. The vehicle was taken to toyota carlsbad (6020 avenida encinas, carlsbad, ca 92011) where they tested the oil consumption. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls and were unable to provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000. *bf consumer stated toyota has diagnosed yhis vehicle as having an oil consumption issue. It failed the test 1/23/19 on the 3rd testing using 1 quart of oil for 598 miles. At 107,000 miles I took the vehicle in for oil consumpton. They told me I had extended warranty so they examined the car. Later I was told that I was told incorrect info. Consumer took the vehicle in a third time. Both visits I was told the car passed the oil consumption test problem is getting worse.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Engine · CA

Car is 7 years old with 123,000 miles. Recently started burning oil excessively. My car is not covered under the toyota tsb related to this issue. Had it tested at toyota dealer & it failed. Literally ran out of oil & didn't know it; car just stopped in traffic. Toyota refuses to do anything for me.

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MA

Excessive oil consumption. At least one quart of oil needs be added every 600 miles. Problem started at approximately 80,000 miles. Oil sludge built up in a valve which caused the vehicle to stall unexpectedly.