Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
3

Seat Belt problem #1

Seat belt lap buckle won't lock into the housing unit. Obviously a safety issue. Toyota told me I'm responsible to pay for the repairs . I believe Toyota has a potential recall issues here. How many people have to die before anything is done. 2017 rav 4. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Seat Belt problem #2

The turn signal flashes in the cabin , but it is quiet,and I can not hear it. The dealer said 2 times that it can not be adjusted , case closed. . I contacted Toyota customer exp. Center , case # 1710260008 and 1802092112 and talked to khary w . The case manager 1-800-331-4331 and he said the dealers service tech. Is right case is closed. I believe a safety issue exists here. . . I have electric seats and the seat belt receiver is low in the crevice in the corner making time to buckle up very ,very hard in the winter. Again Toyota can not be adjusted,case closed. My weight is 158 lbs. Thank you, stephen zanosko.

Seat Belt problem #3

The car suddenly showed a yellow warning alert that the vehicle airbag is not functioning and look for the nearest dealer. We went to the dealer and on the cutomer statement of problem Toyota put malfunction illuminated passenger seatbuckle swith correction taken was order seat belt buckle front seat.


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RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations