2011 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Oct 29, 2023 · Airbags · WA · crash · 2 injuries

Side curtain airbag failed to deploy in side-impact crash. Passenger suffered significant concussion and broken ribs.

Filed Feb 23, 2023 · Acceleration, Airbags · 85,000 miles · VT · crash

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.

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the traction, anti lock braking system and the 4 wheel drive warning lights would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to gary force honda (2325 scottsville rd, bowling green, ky 42104) where she purchased the vehicle and they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective traction, anti-lock brake and 4 wheel drive sensors. The contact was given an estimate for the repairs but the vehicle was not repaired. One day while driving around a curve at 30 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned and flipped over, landing upside down. The side air bags deployed upon impact; however, the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed at the scene. The contact was treated at the scene for minor cuts to her face. The contact went to the hospital the next day for check up, despite both the contact and the passenger experiencing soreness due to the accident, no major injuries were reported. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an independent junk yard. The manufacturer nor a toyota dealer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. *dt*ln*jb

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Airbags · 15,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving 10 MPH and making a left turn, a deer crashed into the vehicle. The hood was damaged and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer collision lot where the hood was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 15,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree and the air bags failed to deploy. Neither the contact nor the passengers sustained any injuries. A police report was not filed. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 37,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repair. The front bumper, the passenger side headlight, and the front grill were replaced. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · WV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the front air bag failed to deploy after the front driver's side fender was crashed into by another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder, elbow, neck and a stressed collar bone. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.