Airbag light is on
2011 Toyota RAV4 airbags problems
20 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Sensor: occupant classification2
- Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Toyota RAV4 airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Toyota RAV4 airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
- Risk
- If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
- Remedy
- Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 13V014000 · Recall details
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 rav4 vehicles, manufactured from november 24, 2011, through december 19, 2011. In the curtain shield airbags, propellant with the incorrect specification was used for the initiator assembled in the airbag inflator. In this condition, the inflator may not perform properly, causing one or both curtain shield airbags to not deploy.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the airbags may not deploy and will not be able to properly protect an occupant, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the vehicle identification number to identify the curtain shield assemblies and replace the assemblies as necessary with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2012. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 12V029000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Autoliv Air Bag Propellant Mixture
The summary for this investigation, labeled EQ12-002 Autoliv Closing Resume, can be found attached separately to this resume.This EQ is closed.
EQ12002
What 2011 Toyota RAV4 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I bought my RAV4 in May 2018, and it currently has just under 100,000 miles. My local mechanic says he "was kneeling on the driver's seat while reinstalling the center console after replacing the e-brake cable, when the side curtain air bags deployed!" He is frantic as this has never happened before, and his shop insurance won't cover the replacement costs. I know that insurance companies tend to "total" cars after air bags have deployed. Have you ever heard of such an incident with the recalled 2011 RAV4 air bags?
Side curtain airbag failed to deploy in side-impact crash. Passenger suffered significant concussion and broken ribs.
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and accelerated forward crashing into a parked van. During the incident, the airbags did not deploy. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. the vehicle was later towed to a collision center and repaired. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the same failure had occurred after the husband stopped at a red light. During the incident, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Airbag light has been on entire ownership along with seatbelt light flashing for passenger seatbelt. Whether buckled or unbuckled. Or even when nobody is in the front passenger seat. Constant issue whether stationary, in motion, and on highways/city streets.
My vehicle was traveling 35+ miles per hous when I inadvertently hit the vehicle in front of me who had slowed significantly to 25 MPH or less. Both vehicles suffered severe damages as seen in photos
Traveling 30 MPH southbound on interstate. Car's engine self accelerated. Pumped brakes to slow down. Car continued to self-accelerate and braking was ineffectual and I ran into back of an 18 wheeler flat bed truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving, the passenger side air bag indicator failed to illuminate while the passenger seat was occupied. In addition, the seat belt indicator illuminated while the passenger side seat belt was buckled. The vehicle was taken to lugoff toyota (878 us-1, lugoff, sc 29078) where it was diagnosed that the seat occupant computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Takata airbag recall
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. The contact received a manufacturer recall notice concerning the air bags. The parts had not been supplied by the manufacturer to the dealer for over a year. The dealer kept stating that they would call, but the contact had not received a response. The contact was not experiencing a failure. The VIN and the federal safety agency campaign number were not available.
Questions about the 2011 Toyota RAV4 airbags
Does the 2011 Toyota RAV4 have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the airbags of the 2011 Toyota RAV4, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Toyota RAV4 airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Toyota RAV4 airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 13V014000, 12V029000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota RAV4 have bad airbags?
The Toyota RAV4 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2021 (125 complaints), 2007 (99 complaints) and 2005 (59 complaints).
Other 2011 Toyota RAV4 problems
Acceleration 69Visibility 50Brakes 48Engine 36Seat belts 30Transmission 25Electrical 19Body 16Suspension 16Steering 15Fuel system 13Driver assistance 10Tires 5Wheels 5Seats 3Lights 2
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