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 REP…
2010 Toyota RAV4 airbags problems
severe 26 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
26
Recalls
0
Crashes
13
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
"TAKATA RECALL"
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 …
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 …
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Toyota RAV4?
It's a meaningful issue. 26 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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