Rear axel oil leak causes?

[Peely Shark Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Peely Shark]

Recently noticed fliud on rear left wheel. Suspected brake fluid. Turned out to be a rear axel seal failure. Fixed by Toyota who were unable to offer a response on how a rear axel seal would fail. 2017 VX Prado. Almost zero off road work to this point. Some towing. Any ideas or similar experiences?

[Daniel150 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Daniel150]

Might just be bad luck!
Most of the time they only chew out if they go in mud/ dirty water. Unfortunate for you but generally the seals last a long time unless driven in bog holes

[Peely Shark Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Peely Shark]

Thanks mate. Yeah seems like bad luck. Car was sitting stationary for a while so that maybe it. Seal may have dried out.