2009 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Dec 26, 2021 · Brakes · VA · crash

My mother had the exact same issue reported in Toyota Manufacturer case 1707311582 and the federal safety agency report 11396355 from Feb 15, 2021. My mother had not reported to me, until it happened while I was driving her around Dec. 24, 2021, that her Rav. rev'd and accelerated when she applied the brake while leaving a parking spot. Here's what I've reported to my Toyota dealership where we bought the vehicle. Until last month (Nov. 21), the vehicle had an immaculate operation and maintenance record. To the repair shop "Twice in the past month, we've had brake failure, accelerator failure issues. The first time, my mother was pulling forward at less than 5 miles per hour in a parking lot. She pushed the brake pedal when pulling forward, but the car did not slow, the brakes did not engage, and instead, the RAV revved and accelerated forward. She crashed into the parked vehicle and incurred damages that already have been fixed by USAA at a service location in Richmond. The airbag did not deploy. Dec. 24, here in Churchland, I was driving with her. While coasting to a stop light at less than 10 miles per hour, I attempted to stop by pressing the brake. The car revved and accelerated to the light, I pressed both feet again, and the car continued to accelerate and I ended up running a red light and luckily we did not have an accident or cause the person behind us to rear end us. It was not until after my driving on Dec. 24 that my Mom told me she had an accident a month earlier and it was because she couldn't get the car to stop. She assumed it was her. The vehicle has almost 90k miles. Looking for recalls, because this is not normal for brakes to malfunction this way, I found a consumer article describing to my Mom's and my description to almost exact detail captured in Manufacturer case number provided above. That vehicle had approximately 77k miles. I will be contacting USAA to report the issue, this is clearly a safety issue."

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Acceleration · 101,112 miles · OH · crash

I was parallel parking the 2009 rav 4 in yellow springs ohio. With my foot on the brake I was straightening the car out with the gearshift in one when the car accelerated, jumped the curb and hit a vertical sign post that identified the parking spot as a handicapped spot. There were no injuries and the air bags did not deploy. There was approximately $1800 damage to the car which was repaired and driven until a similar accident on 5 jan 2020 which will be filed in a separate complaint. A complaint was lodged with toyota who investigated, readout the edr/vch data, test drove the vehicle and concluded there was no defect.

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 162,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Daughter was driving 65mph on interstate when large truck in front of her dropped their drive shaft. She tried to straddle the object due to no shoulder and another vehicle in next lane. Report stated it rupture gas tank and loss ability to steer vehicle sending get into and through guardrail. Totalled everyone front end of vehicle. No airbags deployed. She suffered significant concussion and whiplash.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 77,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While pulling into a parking space with the brake pedal depressed, the engine revved and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle lunged forward and landed into a nearby pool. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and taken to the c&c dodge toyota dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealership stated that they were instructed by the manufacturer not to tend to the vehicle involving unintentional acceleration. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 1707311582. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Airbags · 105,040 miles · LA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,040.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Acceleration · 47,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was able to be stopped. On another occasion, the contact stated that after switching into the drive position, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed however, the body damage was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 57,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while applying the brakes at 45 MPH, the brakes failed to respond, causing him to crash into a telephone pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was thrown into the windshield and sustained numerous severe to moderate injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the front end would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that a field representative would be dispatched the following day to further inspect the vehicle. One month later, the representative still had not performed the inspection. The manufacturer stated that since the repairs had already begun, they would not be able to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 57,000. Updated 10/28/2014*lj updated 7/14/2015

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Airbags · 46,100 miles · OH · crash

My daughter was driving the rav 4 and had to swerve off the road to avoid a car. She hit a telephone pole, but the air bags did not deploy. There was quite a bit of front end damage, but at no time did the air bags deploy.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact crashed into a tree and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was able to exit the vehicle and once she was safely outside, the air bags then deployed. The contact was unable to recall the specific events of the crash and had struck her head on the steering wheel upon impact. The vehicle sustained front end damages and was towed to an auto body shop. The police were notified and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 06/07/12*lj updated 06/11/12

Filed Sep 30, 2009 · Airbags · MD · crash

I was involved in a multi-car collision. My drivers air bag did not inflate although those in the other cars did. This resulted in more serious injury to me than should have occurred.