2018 Toyota RAV4: Gas went into smog vent hose
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 RAV4 report: gas went into smog vent hose. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 22,000 miles.
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: need to replace charcoal cannister and vacuum valve (1 reports) fuel. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on diagnosis. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,570 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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