general problems of the 2015 Toyota RAV4

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while cleaning the interior of the vehicle, the contact observed that there were no rear seat belts installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the seat belts had been cut out. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased used at a Toyota dealer in 2024. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while using the rear seat belts, the occupant was unable to adjust the straps and the while moving in the seats the seat belt straps erroneously became tighter. The contact stated that the failure was present with the rear driver's side seat belt and rear passenger’s side seat belt. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl the contact owned a 2015 Toyota Rav4. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that another vehicle was approaching head on towards him. The contact attempted to avoid a crash and moved over to the other side of the highway; however, the other vehicle did the same thing. The other vehicle struck the contact on the passenger side of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The ambulance was called and four out of the five occupants were transported to the hospital. A ten year old occupant was air lifted to the hospital and later died. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. Prior to the crash, the contact was alerted that the rear passenger side seat belt was defective. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (north hollywood Toyota, 4606 lankershim blvd, north hollywood, CA 91602) for regular maintenance. The technician informed the contact that the seat belt was defective and an appointment was scheduled for February 17, 2018. The crash occurred the day before the appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

Right side rear seat and middle rear seat belt buckles fail to lock properly or not at all. One is currently useless. Left side rear ok. I noted this purchasing this car used inspecting. Is this covered under a warranty or federal mandate?.

Back right passenger seat belt has a small tear.

Takata recall - the 3 seat belts in the back do not lock while in motion. My 6yr. Son is constantly sliding while the vehicle is in motion. It occurs when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street or highway, turning, applying the brakes, abruptly swaying to right or left to avoid collision, etc.