FaultScore

2022 Toyota RAV4 airbag problems

10 of the 219 complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 are about the airbag system — 5% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 19,449 miles.

F

10

Complaints

8

Crashes

0

Fires

6

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Bags 10 100.0%

Airbags across every Toyota RAV4 year

1998 13 1.6%
1999 14 1.7%
2001 13 1.6%
2002 23 2.8%
2003 11 1.3%
2004 48 5.8%
2005 59 7.1%
2006 58 7.0%
2007 101 12.2%
2008 62 7.5%
2009 13 1.6%
2010 28 3.4%
2011 23 2.8%
2012 22 2.6%
2013 13 1.6%
2014 12 1.4%
2015 16 1.9%
2016 18 2.2%
2017 20 2.4%
2018 16 1.9%
2019 46 5.5%
2020 55 6.6%
2021 125 15.0%
2022 10 1.2%
2024 12 1.4%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Muskegon, MI Crash

AIR BAGS

We were traveling across country from Michigan to Arizona. We were 50 miles outside Tucson, AZ on [XXX]. Traveling 80 mph in a 75 mph zone, in passing lane and felt like car exploded and all airbags deployed and we came to a quick stop. No major injuries to either of us. One vehicle incident, did not collide with anything or hit any debris. It was a clear day, road conditions good, no noises, lights etc. My husband was able to keep from rolling and we came to a stop with many semi's etc flying by, very scary. When we were able to safely get out and call 911, there was significant drivers side front end damage around tire area and inside near axle. Looked like something broke inside car, sheered off bottom of tire. Police arrived and had to push vehicle on to shoulder of road. He assessed scene and thought it had to be a mechanicla failure as there was no other vehicle or debris on site. We did contact our insurance company and subsequently it was totaled. We also have Toyota investigating what the cause was if it was a faulty part or mechanical failure. We have not heard back but did receive the "recording of time of crash". I have a short video of damage but I'm unable to attach it. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11722251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Guayanilla, PR Crash

AIR BAGS

Truck hits a car that car lose control and drive in front of my wife wile driving she crash and the only messege apear on dash panel was air bag system malfunction my car is a Rav4 2022, before the crash lights like tps control come on and off

NHTSA complaint #11692322 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Villa Rica, GA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

1.Airbag did not deploy but it did pop up from steringwheel and there is powder present. 2. Service at the dealership told me based on description that it is airbag failure and that there is no recalls for such on my car. 3.The vehicle is seating at the wrecker yard. UNKNOWN what if any inspections have been done. 4.No warning lights prior

NHTSA complaint #11688800 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 36,098 miles Orlando, FL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that a sudden complete stop on a major roadway was necessary due to a turtle crossing, and the vehicle in front was at a complete stop and exited the vehicle in their attempt to remove the turtle from the road. A third vehicle coming from the rear failed to slow down and was driving at 55 MPH, crashed into the rear of the contact. As a result, the contact rear-ended the vehicle in front, which was unoccupied due to the attempt of a turtle removal from the roadway. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did not retract during the impact. No air bags deployed.  The vehicle was towed to Copart Collision Center pending the insurance company's inspection of the vehicle. The contact stated that she sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed, but the police report number was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,098.

NHTSA complaint #11654978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Greenville, SC

AIR BAGS

NO ACCIDENTS

NHTSA complaint #11601597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bullhead City, AZ Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

My wife and I were traveling down SR74 mp 12 and rear ended a cow at 68 miles per hour. The airbags did not deploy from impact and yet the car is totaled the hood started through the safety glass of the windshield.

NHTSA complaint #11577399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marietta, GA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

I was in a collision which was a tbone situation on the drivers side and the drivers side or front airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA complaint #11562109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 2,800 miles Lakeland, FL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that when he was making a left turn at a light, he was involved in a front-end collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy, and the contact stated that he required medical attention for a fractured sternum. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,800.

NHTSA complaint #11507203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clearwater, FL

AIR BAGS

I received from Toyota USA via USPS a "Safety Recall Notice" regarding my 2022 RAV4 hybrid. Both the local Toyota dealer and Toyota Brand Engagement Center told me there is no recall on my vehicle. Neither could tell me why I received the notice. When I searched NHTSA recall database for Recall No. 22V-519, it referenced an unrelated fire hazard on HYundai and Kia vehicles. Attached please find the notice and its envelope. Sending false information like this creates a perception of danger, when perhaps none exists

NHTSA complaint #11484880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stpaul, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

SUV came on highway on exit ramp car ahead of me sharply moved right to center lane. Seeing the headlights I did too but he sideswiped me on driers side tearing the back tire and everything else out. He flipped me around so now I was facing on coming traffic in center lane. My face hit steering wheel. No airbag deployed

NHTSA complaint #11479050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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