Reddit reply — long
That sounds like the **RAV4 / Prius v fuel sloshing** issue — it's a known defect on Toyota RAV4/Prius v from 2013–2014.
Defective fuel tank design causes gas to splash back during fill-up, sometimes spraying onto the driver. Class action filed.
Source: Cooper v. Toyota Motor Sales.
If you've taken it to the dealer 2+ times for the same thing, you might have a lemon-law case. I built a free tool that checks your specific car against active class actions and NHTSA records — defectfiles.com. Takes about 60 seconds, no signup. Worst case it tells you nothing's there.
Reddit reply — short
Sounds like the RAV4 / Prius v fuel sloshing issue — well-documented defect on Toyota 2013–2014, Cooper v. Toyota Motor Sales. If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.