2010 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 12 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 4 records
- failed deploy · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats
Toyota found occupant ecu needed replacement internal failure. Simply the seatbelt light and airbag warning lights came on. . Air bag system automatically shuts off and is not protecting passenger in the event of an accident.
ODI 11193652
Air Bags
Side curtain airbags spontaneously deployed while vehicle was being backed out of a mechanic's garage after routine brake maintenance was performed. There was no impact prior to the deployment. Thankfully no one was injured, but it would have been a different story if my wife and kids were in the car and driving while this occurred. As of this writing, i have opened a case with toyota (corporate) as insurance has…
ODI 11121251
Air Bags
December 8, 2017, in 2010 rav4, about 27 mph heading forward, hit head-on, (city street) 12th st. Nw, albuquerque. Other driver dui (blew 2.6 about 1 hr later), wrong-way in my lane, drove silverado, seemed to speed up upon impact, attempted to keep going but silverado hooked into braked rav. My car was pushed backward about 40 ft., according to police officers. Shocking sound and feeling upon impact. My air bag…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11063082
Air Bags
While driving down the state highway scrt 31 at the posted speed limit, the driver side curtain air bag deployed. There was no collision or any other factor that would have caused this depoloyment. The deployment of the bag caused ringing in the driver's ear and potential ear drum damage. Doctor's exam is scheduled. Updated 05/16/17*lj updated 08/09/2017*js
1 injury
ODI 10968527
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving 10 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The front two tires continued to spin even after the vehicle was placed in the park position. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries sustained. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10954272
Air Bags
2010 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair recall notice 16v-596. *ld the consumer requested information on recall process can be expedited updated 7/7/17*js
ODI 11001033
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11056129
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags. The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin and nhtsa campaign number were not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10929399
Air Bags · Seat Belts
We hit a deer while doing 45 to 50 mph on a local 2 lane highway. Damage was major and was mostly to the passenger front but we were able to drive it home (about a mile). Airbags did not deploy as intended and did not prevent passenger from hitting head on window trim. Passenger was taken to the hospital for head abrasion and neck pain. She was treated and released. As a note the airbag light is staying lit at…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10924397
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle displayed "air bag not on". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
ODI 10908222
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
I was involved in an accident when my rav4 pulled to over the right side of the road causing the vehicle to strike a tree causing 7 broken ribs and it totaled my car .i saw a recall that was issued in september that the rear tire rods can cause you to lose control causing a crash recently and i know that was the reason for this crash i drive this road frequently and have never had an issue until august 11th my both…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10936387
Air Bags · Suspension
Takata recall, my rear swerved as i moved right to avoid a head on collision, my chest hit the steering wheel so hard that i broke 6 ribs including my sternum because the airbags didn't deploy until after the impact , i also saw another recall that was announced 2 or 3 days after my accident which resulted in a total loss which was the rear suspension needed to be replaced because it could cause an accident i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11052118
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 30 mph, the rear swerved causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a pole and the driver frontal air bag failed to deploy causing the contact to fracture several ribs. The contact also wanted to stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 was performed however, the repair did not correct…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10937800
Air Bags · Body · Unknown Or Other
When my vehicle was stopped i was rear ended at about 15 mph. Airbags did not deploy but all bag lights illuminated.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10747719
Air Bags · Visibility/Wiper
Wind shield wipers dont work, and my passengers seatbelt light turns on and off when no one is seating in ' the seat.the car has "turned off while driving. Took it to the mechanic they changed the oil.
ODI 10836963
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving 70 mph, there were blocks of ice on the road that caused the contact to crash into a guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired, but the details were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10778824
Air Bags
Was at a standstill when i was hit by a 1999 dodge neon on right front side...the neon shred the front of my car from passenger side to driver side, traveling deeper into the front end of the car as it went across my car from right front to left front. The airbag did open, however, between 8 and 9 o'clock on the steering wheel the bag caught fire and when up in flames. The left side of the bag was damaged by fire…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10662669
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 toyota rav4. While at stop sign, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. A third vehicle struck the front end of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt unhooked independently. A police report was filed. The driver sustained mouth injuries from hitting the steering wheel, as well as neck, back, and wrist injuries. Medical attention was required. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10896849
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on and off sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v014000 (air bags and seats). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10569426
Air Bags
I was driving about 25 mph on the small street. The road curved a little in one place and two right wheels of my car went to the shoulder which was the same level as the road but a little bumpy or graveled. It took me a couple seconds to be back on the road but at the moment i was there the right side curtain airbag suddenly deployed. I was very scared and stopped and checked the car and the wheels ' there was…
ODI 10535086
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Putting into a parking stall (at a rest stop)with foot on the brake pedal,the rav4 acceelerated at a high speed,only stopped after hitting a sign pole,still accelating ,only stopped by turning motor off with ignitoin key.the air bags did not activate with $8809 in damage .this vehicle has 2 recalls on the accelleration problem,1 on the rear suspension. Also rear middle seat belt not working and tire pressure…
Crash reported
ODI 10497692
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash where the airbags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the air bags were replaced. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,230 and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 06/05/14*lj the consumer stated the…
Crash reported
ODI 10584889
Air Bags
Letter for direct reply- requesting legal assistance for accident involving 2010 toyota rav4 driver's air bag module failure. *smd the consumer and his wife were involved in an accident, and the air bags failed to deploy. The repair shop informed the consumer, the air bag module was faulty prior to the accident. Toyota claimed the air bags did not deploy, because there was no direct frontal impact to the vehicle.…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10690405
Air Bags
Tl* the contact leased a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 23 mph, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of his vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, back, and shoulder. The rear passenger sustained injuries to her left breast. The police were contacted and a report was available. The vehicle was later…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10495343
Air Bags
Date: 12/19/2010 from: [xxx] re: 2010 toyota rav 4 lease/ air bag safety concern i recently leased a rav4 from your dealership. I traded a 2007 pruis and have owned numerous toyotas. My reason for leasing the rav 4 was to make life easier and safer for my spouse who is undergoing cancer treatment. I made this fact known to my salesman sonny rothwell and brought her with me to test her getting in and out of the…
ODI 10371669