New Delhi, July 4 -- Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Saturday said that a viral social media video claiming that a Toyota Hycross developed problems due to the use of E20 ethanol-blended fuel was incorrect, adding that its technical assessment found the issue was caused by contaminated fuel and not E20 fuel.

In an official statement, the company said, "We have noted a customer video currently circulating on social media wherein it is claimed that he experienced issues with his Toyota Hycross vehicle due to the use of ethanol-blended (E20) fuel." It added that "the Toyota Hycross in question is E20-compatible vehicle that is designed, tested and certified for the use of E20 fuel."

TKM said its detailed inspection found that the vehicle h...