Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2010 Toyota RAV4

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2010 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2010 RAV4.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2013

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 nothing at all except two right wheels were dusty. I believe that it was a malfunction of a sensor because there was no impact and there were no any big rocks or pot holes on the road. But Toyota refused to repair airbags and interior; they found a scratch on the wheel and claimed the wheel was bent. It was not true as it was found during repair in body shop. The repair cost was all for airbags / sensors and roof lining with just a fraction for balancing the wheel to be sure it was indeed ok. It was a normal use of the car, no any impact, but faulty sensor.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2010

The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that his passenger weighs 78 pounds and whenever she was in the passenger seat the air bag light failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the person sitting in the front seat should be 80 pounds or more before the air bag light would illuminate. They also were unable to adjust the seat in any manner regarding the air bag light in order to activate the on position. The manufacturer stated that she was not the correct weight and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 9,300. Updated 01/14/lj updated 02/02/11.


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