Highlander Hybrid gas filling problem

[H Ball]

I have a new Highlander Hybrid and am unable to fill gas tank without nozzle clicking off thirty or more times. Doesn't seem to matter what angle or distance.

[wheelwinner]

Hi ... I used to have this problem with my '96 Camry and found that I had to pump the gas at the slowest setting (there are usually 3 I think). My HH does not have this problem but the same approach may help.

[wheelwinner]

Hi ... I used to have this problem with my '96 Camry and found that I had to pump the gas at the slowest setting (there are usually 3 I think). My HH does not have this problem but the same approach may help.

[nodrogkam]

looks like you dont need more gas!

I would try other pumps and what not to see if it makes a difference. worse comes to worse take it back to the dealer. there shouldnt be any special way to fill it.

[dubbedavalon]

alot of the scions that toyota was selling had the same problem. Its like you have to move the gas nozzle around alot to get the pump to work. I think the scions had a recall on this gas pump problem. check with the dealer and see if there is any tsb's on the problem.

[Tideland Prius]

Try filling without the nozzle all the way in.

[Fodchuk]

Im glad Im not the only one with this problem, I have a 98 camry and its annoying as hell, When you go to tell anyone about it they always say man just pull the nossel out a little etc ... and so on but its not the case. I even had my old man try it and he was puzzled also. Im hoping it nothing expensive but I figure next oil change ill get them to take a look at it unless someone has an answer before i do go...

[Hybrid Driver]

Here's hoping (for yr sake) it's just a fluke. But check my own forum entry ("Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas tank Problem") to compare: in my case, a previous filling (by gas station attendant) apparently overfilled the tank (by topping off) and caused some internal damage preventing gas from being pumped in after that. Problem cost me $1,700 to fix! (Am still trying to get Toyota to reimburse me under the warranty.)
Good luck!

[jelefante3]

We have a 2006 Highlander Hybrid with the same filling issue, but I just happened to stumble onto a somewhat solution. If the gas pump you're using keeps clicking off, then just turn the power on in the car to the accessories setting (not all the way on - don't start the car) and this seems to prime your gas line and the clicking issue goes away for this fill up.

[dfigu]

I've also had this problem in my Acura TL. It does not always happen, it may just be the sensitivity of the pump. I have not yet re-filled my HHY...