general problems of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 - part 2

120 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2021 RAV4.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2024

Recall still not resolved or remedied.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2024

Toyota said a remedy for the recall would be available q3 2024. It is now December and nothing has been done. The passenger seat has been without a functional airbag all year and continues to be unsafe.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2024

 the contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 hybrid. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2024

There is a risk in driving this vehicle as there is a safety recall open on this vehicle. As per the status on NHTSA website it says that remedy will be available in q3 2024 and that is already passed but there is no fix. When reached to the manufacturer they are unable to provide more info. Also this vehicle was sold to me by Toyota dealership as a used car without disclosing this safety issue. Now when reaching to dealership they are stating that nothing can be done. I have family with young kids and we use this car everyday. I am concerned about safety of my family. Hence, I am raising this complaint against the manufacturer to get this issue fixed ASAP.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact also stated that the OCS sensor warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 8,000.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2024

I got a recall about the airbag but the dealership said remedy is not available yet and im trying to ship out my car overseas.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2024

 the contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirm parts unavailable.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2024

I've spoken with Toyota and confirmed that there is a chance my passenger airbag will not deploy. They have no remedy, and the expected date of resolution has been expired for 10 months. Their only recommended action is to not have a passenger ride in my vehicle!.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags)however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 - 40 mph when traffic began to slow down. The vehicle registered the traffic information as an immediate stop ahead and made an alarm to signify to stop the vehicle causing it to automatically apply the brakes. A pick-up truck ended up crashing into the rear of the vehicle approximately 3 - 4 times. No air bags had deployed. The driver's front seat belt failed to lock when brakes were applied to safely secure the driver. The contact received injuries to their knees shoulders, and arms. The passenger received bruises from the seat belt. The rear passenger received head and back injuries. Medical attention was needed. There were no other injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The insurance company had stated it may be considered totaled but had yet to officially make the determination. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:  23v865000 (airbags) however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms that remedy is not available.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2024

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4 . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (airbags) however, 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 contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2024

The contact owned a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 35-40 mph, another vehicle unexpectedly cut in front of the vehicle. The contact's wife veered to the right to avoid the other vehicle, and the front driver's side of the vehicle crashed into an electric pole. The air bags failed to deploy, causing the contact's wife to hit her forehead against the steering wheel. The contact's wife was temporarily unconscious. The contact stated that the front driver's side door failed to open. A bystander assisted the contact's wife to exit the vehicle through the rear driver's side door. The contact's wife sustained, back pain, right elbow pain, neck pain, a lacerated lower lip, and pain all over the body. The contact arrived to the scene and transported his wife to the hospital, where she received medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2024

On Saturday [xxx], I was driving my car when the seatbelt light started beeping as well as a warning on the dash saying there was an airbag malfunction. I immediately took my car into the Toyota dealership in roseville, California and Monday I was notified that this was part of the recall for defective airbags, I was also told that there was no fix currently and there wouldn’t be one until March 2026. They said the delay was due to the fact that the problem with high humidity so they were taking care of cars in high humidity areas first and California would be later. Until then they said they would keep my car and give me a loaner which turned out to be a regular rav rather than the hybrid which I own. I told them that was unacceptable that I bought the car for the hybrid feature and they said they didn’t have any hybrids available. I certainly hope I get a hybrid to drive for a year and 7 months! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 43,956. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2024

The front passenger seat is unusable as the OCS sensor has turned off the airbags for that seat. Every time the car is started, or begins driving after sitting idle for a couple of minutes, it will beep and alarm constantly for several minutes, warning me of the passenger airbag. It is a serous distraction, and now prevents me from transporting a passenger. This has been going on since June 2024, and dealer refuses to look at car due to recall. I was even willing to pay myself to make the repair. No one will touch it. The remedy was originally set for the summer time, then end of 3rd quarter 2024. Now, it’s almost a month after the end of the 3rd quarter. Thank you for your time in reviewing this.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2024

I was at a complete stop and was rear ended. The person who hit me was going over 45mph, and the impact caused me to hit the car in front of me, which crushed my car at both ends. My (driver) airbag did not deploy, and my head struck the steering wheel. It is available for inspection, and has not been confirmed by a dealer - it is at the insurance company’s tow lot. The police officer at the scene was surprised that my airbag did not deploy. There were no warning lights, messages, or any other indication that anything was malfunctioning/in need of service.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2024

Manufacturer recall number23tb15 NHTSA recall number23v865 there is currently a recall on the airbags for my vehicle. An alert popped up on my dash saying there is a error with the airbags. When I went to take it to the dealership, they refused to check if the sensor was related to the airbag recall for free. They said they would check it out, but if the sensor wasn't related to the recall then I would be charge just for inspecting it. I don't understand why they would not check it for free regardless since there is a recall out on the car.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2024

The driver side mirror hit a mailbox and all of the skirt air bags were deployed. Why was this? this should not have happened I need an explanation as to why my air bags deployed with a side mirror hit. The mirror is still attached to the car the glass was just cracked.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2024

I was parked with the car running and an alert came on the dashboard that states srs airbag system malfunction visit your dealer. Toyota stated that my car is not part of their airbag recall. I believe my car should be included in the recall.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2024

There is a recall on our passenger side air bag - nhtsarecall #23v-865. Toyota recall#23ta15 bellingham Toyota verified this - and we have an indicator/problem light that is on. I am very upset becuase we were told a fix would be available in 3rd qtr 2024 and now it is 4th qtr 2024. When I called Toyota headquarters, they have no answer as to when there will be a fix. They offered a loaner - however they prohibit the use of that loaner in canada. Additionally, we would have to pay the cost of a rental up front and then submit receipts later for reimb but they can't guarantee reimb. We are very low income and so we cannot front that money, nor take a chance that it would not be reimbursed. We live right on the us/canadian border and we go to canada a lot to visit family - two of which are currently in the hospital/his mom and my sister. My husband is a quadriplegic and we only have this one vehicle to go back and forth with our 2 daughters. There is nowhere near enough room with his wheelchair/walker for when we all want to travel. Additionally, when it's just him and me, he can't hear me speaking to him when he has to sit in the back seat all the time. At this point, we would like Toyota to take our current vehicle back in a trade and provide us with a new car that has none of these problems.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2024

In early March 2024 we received the recall notice for our Toyota Rav4 le because the OCS (air bag sensor) on passenger seat were found to possibly be faulty. I have called the dealer and Toyota's customer service hotline about once a month with no response given that a remedy is available as yet. What is the problem with Toyota taking so long to provide a remedy for this faulty sensor. We are two senior citizens who own a very nice basic Rav4 which we really enjoy especially the 30-32 gasoline mpg even in town. We have absolutely no complaints about the vehicle other than we cannot go anywhere together because no one can sit in the front seat without being a safety hazard. Yes, we could use the back seat but would you like to have to do that? this is very frustrating as a consumer to have purchased a vehicle and we cannot use it or choose not to because of the Toyota recall. Is there any way the government can put some pressure on Toyota to hurry up and get a remedy/replacement parts for the problem. Or have the dealer voluntarily check to see if the current OCS might happened to not be faulty. We would greatly appreciate any intervention or assistance you could provide. Thanks for your time and attention.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact decided to leave the vehicle with the dealer until parts became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v865000 (air bags); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2024

Possible defective front passenger airbags, Toyota has taken way too long to fix a possible major safety problem with the airbag system!.


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