2003 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

5 of the 315 complaints about the 2003 Toyota RAV4 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

2025
3
2024
6
2023
4
2022
6
2021
16
2020
5
2019
7
2018
10
2017
11
2016
14
2015
12
2014
8
2013
7
2012
11
2011
7
2010
15
2009
10
2008
10
2007
15
2006
3
2005
7
2004
8
2003
5
2002
16
2001
6
2000
2
1999
6
1998
5
1997
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving in rainy conditions at 35 MPH, the brakes were applied and seized. As a result the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a tree. The airbags did not deploy during the crash. An authorized dealer was notified and stated that the airbag might not have deployed because the airbag sensors were located on the sides of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. A police report was filed. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000. The VIN information was not available.

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 18,200 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

While driving at approximately 30 MPH consumer's vehicle rear ended anothetr vehicle. Upon impact, driver's side seat belt failed to restraint the driver, and the air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and the vehicle was totaled.

Filed Feb 15, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · 18,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

When the consumer rear ended another vehicle at 25 MPH the front air bag did not deploy, nor did the seat belt restrain the consumer. Vehicle was towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Airbags · 21,094 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 50 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and was transported to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to dealer for inspection. *ak

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Airbags · FL · crash

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

Service bulletins that may apply

Mar 17, 2021 Service bulletinToyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
Jul 20, 2017 Service bulletinRevision notice
Jan 14, 2014 Service bulletinToyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
Jan 3, 2013 Service bulletinToyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
Sep 6, 2011 Service bulletinToyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2003 Toyota RAV4 no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Toyota RAV4?

5 of 315 owner complaints about the 2003 Toyota RAV4 (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Toyota RAV4?

There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2003 Toyota RAV4

Jerking 68 Transmission failure 48 Check engine light 46 Harsh shifting 40 Stalling 31 Hesitation 29 Slipping 27 Won't shift 18 Sudden acceleration 10 Loss of power 9 Engine failure 8

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