[Cfaircloth]

I have a 2019 all-wheel-drive limited and for the last three months it has been slipping into mud and sand mode. My dealership says they haven’t heard of anybody else experiencing this problem. Has anyone found a solution yet?

 

[Grunt_Doc87]

I have a 2019 all-wheel-drive limited and for the last three months it has been slipping into mud and sand mode. My dealership says they haven’t heard of anybody else experiencing this problem. Has anyone found a solution yet?

I've been having the same problem and I dont know why. I have a 2020 TRD. Im gonna take it into the dealership soon

 

[zrawach]

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Hi I do have the same problem.
here the solution.
first press the eco mode , the mud mode will disappear.
second : turn off the traction control.
this is the button on the left side of driver seat heater. Make sure on the screen will show the traction controlis off
Third: turn off your car and turned it on after few second the mud and sand should not be lit. Good luck.

 

[Mehiggins]

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Having this same issue 2019 Adventure. Did you figure it out? My warranty is up in June so I’d like to resolve it before then. Thanks in advance for help.

 

[Pam Ra]

I have a 2019 all-wheel-drive limited and for the last three months it has been slipping into mud and sand mode. My dealership says they haven’t heard of anybody else experiencing this problem. Has anyone found a solution yet?

I filed an official complaint to the NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

 

[JFox562]

Having this same issue 2019 Adventure. Did you figure it out? My warranty is up in June so I’d like to resolve it before then. Thanks in advance for help.

If your warranty is up in June and you haven't had the dealership look into it yet, I would do that right away so it's on their books. This way you can have leverage if they either can't duplicate the issue or it returns after the warranty expires.

 

[amne0824]

Same issue on my 2020, any update?

 

[Melissa2019Rav4]

I have a 2019 Rav4 XLE with the same issue. The mud and sand mode engages when I put it in park and also periodically while I drive. Anyone know how to resolve this issue?

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

 

[Tazio Nuvolari]

2019 all-wheel-drive limited and for the last three months it has been slipping into mud and sand mode.

Having this same issue 2019 Adventure. Did you figure it out?

Same issue on my 2020,

I have a 2019 Rav4 XLE with the same issue. T

2019s and 2020s (and even 2021s) are notorious for roof rail water leaks due to the very poor sealing washers on the plastic clips that hold on the roof rails and go through holes in the metal roof. Several posters had the side airbags and wiring harnesses and connectors damaged by water leaks. It is possible for water to run down the A pillar and make its way into the dash and eventually the center console. If the wiring is corroded or shorted it could be causing the issue of the RAV slipping randomly into Mud&Sand mode. Use 5th gen forum's search function for "roof rail leaks."

 

[MTB]

I have a 2019 Rav4 XLE with the same issue. The mud and sand mode engages when I put it in park and also periodically while I drive. Anyone know how to resolve this issue?

I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but this occasionally happens on mine and appears to be related to the roof leak issues. I would check the upper A-pillars (columns between the windshield and the door windows) for any stains. If so, my suggestion is to garage the vehicle for a day and put a big fan under the driver’s foot well. This should dry out any moisture and you can check again if the problem occurs.

 

[NeilCT]

Has anyone figured out what this issue is ??

 

[Greasy]

No one figured anything out???

I'd wager the water leak issue. But, switches do wear out and might need replacement. Contacts are close together and a bump can cause the switch to trigger.

 

[NeilCT]

I'm taking my car to the dealership on the 17th I will update.

 

[FKHeath]

Has anyone figured out what this issue is ??

When you reach for one of the switches on the center panel, like the seat heater switch, it is easy to accidentally bump one of the console buttons. I've done it several times.

 

[NeilCT]

When you reach for one of the switches on the center panel, like the seat heater switch, it is easy to accidentally bump one of the console buttons. I've done it several times.

Thanks for your feedback but definitely not it

 

[VernGVader]

I took my car in and the dealership did repair the leaky roof rack. But the problem is that they don't want to admit the leaky roof rack caused the mud and sand issue. I called Toyota, and rather than call me, they called the dealership, and they said that the roof rack had nothing to do with an electrical issue.

Good luck with this issue and just hope your dealership is better than mine.

 

[c.kamckeown]

My 2019 Trail has just started this behaviour. For me, I notice it everytime I put my car into park. I recently had work done to replace the electro magnetic clutch assembly which could potentially be related.

This is exactly what is happening to me with my 2019 rav4 trail with 125000km on it

 

[becky.layne]

I’m having the same problem with my 2019 adventure. It slips into mud and sand when I put it in park. I have to hit the Normal button to disengage.

 

[becky.layne]

Having this same issue 2019 Adventure. Did you figure it out? My warranty is up in June so I’d like to resolve it before then. Thanks in advance for help.

Did you get the problem figured out?

 

[SoCalRav4AdvBlk]

This is happening to my 2019 Adventure. It just started. I live in Southern California where we’ve had massive rains the past week and I’m almost positive that water leaked in from the roof rack over the past three days. I’m calling the dealership tomorrow.