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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid airbags problems

17 complaints (77% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
77%
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported December 20, 2023 · 999,901 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Recall number 23V865000 · Recall details

What 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Airbags · WA

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available .

Filed Apr 24, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Airbags · NM

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 13, 2025 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 4, 2025 · Airbags · VA

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 7, 2025 · Airbags · MN

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 16, 2024 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to the rent a vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Airbags · NM

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Airbags · WA

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Airbags · CO

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid airbags

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 77% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 23V865000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

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