2012 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 105,000 miles · IL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While attempting to park, the vehicle surged forward, went over the curb, and slammed into a brick wall. The front air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired and was under evaluation by the insurance company. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Airbags · 59,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The vehicle was involved in a driver side impact collision while driving 40 MPH. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. It had not been determined whether the vehicle was destroyed or salvageable. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. There was one injury that required medical attention. The driver was seven months pregnant and required x-rays due to the risk to the infant. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2016 · Airbags · 55,000 miles · MN · crash · 2 injuries

Got into a severe car accident. The vehicle that hit us was going approx 50mph head on. Our air bags did not deploy...updated 03/15/16 *bf

Filed Nov 13, 2015 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the crash scene to a dealer where the body was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Airbags · 46,339 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Driving on road, headed towards highway. Light was green and I continued to forward to get onto highway. A driver a couple cars ahead stopped suddenly before entering onramp to highway and I slammed into the back end of the truck in front of me. The truck was jacked up some and I hit a steel bumper, with a trailer hitch. My car was not drivable, front right side received most of the damage, but my car was determined totaled as it had more than $14,000 damage. The engine wasn't damaged, the windshield fluid was still in the container, the battery wasn't damaged, yet the car was totaled. The driver of the other car took off after I hit him. In the question above, I checked the affected parts as the airbags, because that's where my concern is. The airbags didn't deploy and I received whiplash with a torn ligament in my neck. I have additional injuries on my knee, as my knee slammed into something, steering wheel, bottom of dashboard or something. All are considered minor injuries, as I walked away. But I'm still currently in pain, with regular headaches. Don't understand why there could be so much damage on my car to total it and yet the airbags didn't inflate. The collision shop was unsure as well.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I had a seizure while driving down a road, stopped by a palm tree. It hit the car on the right front. Unfortunately, the air bag did not deploy, perhaps for going to slow or not. I will say that the palm tree stopped the car. I was moving forward, and the vehicle was stopped by the tree. I fractured my shoulder. I dislocated my shoulder, and bruised several ribs. I was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. I was in a hospital for five days, surgery took place there. I was unable to work for two and a half months.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Body · 3,181 miles · OR · crash

I drive a toyota rav4 v6 ltd, 2012 purchased on jan 2, 2013. Prior to that we had a toyota camry 1999 with more 200k miles on it. On july 24th, 2013, I was driving at a speed of 10 MPH inside the apartment complex and was turning right to park. I was almost parked when all of a sudden the car surged and zoomed over parking stopper, breaking overhead storage bin, zoomed ahead and banged into the building stairs. I kept pumping the brake all through, but the car didnt stop until it hit on to the stairs of apartment. The wheels were still rolling but it couldn't go ahead because of the heavy stairs and finally after continuously stepping on the brake it stopped. My right foot was all along on the brake as it always is when I'm parking. Body of the car was severely damaged with glass pieces all over me. Luckily my 3 year old was safer at back in her car seat. The airbags did not deploy on impact. I'm having more than 10 years of driving experience and it was the first time that I was involved in an accident. Since I'm a woman everyone was quick to conclude that, I had stepped on the gas pedal instead of brake. But I know my foot was all along on the brake, until the car finally stopped. This has caused a lot of damage, although I had insurance to cover the car, the value is zilch now. The car was not totaled and repairs was worth more than 20k. Driving the car now, doesn't feel the same as the collision center did a crappy repair job. Now the car makes sounds while driving, as though it will come apart. We are left with no options other than just to drive the same car because we can't afford another car. After notifying toyota and after numerous calls they collected the edr and sent us a report stating that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. It was our fault that we didn't realize toyota had issues related to unintended acceleration prior to buying the rav4.

Filed Mar 2, 2014 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · WV · crash

Lost control on a patch of ice on road. Slid and hit a tree totaled front end and air bags didn't deploy.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Airbags · 11,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a laceration to the left collar bone due to the tightness of the seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnoses and repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Airbags · 32,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into a pole. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained rib and sternum injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,800. Updated 06/18/13*lj updated 06/20/2013

Filed Dec 24, 2012 · Airbags, Body · 27,000 miles · CA · crash

I was driving westbound on I-70 around mp 129. This is just before glenwood canyon. There was a flashing icy road sign at which time, I signaled my intention to move to the right lane which I did. I slowed down and put my car in 3rd. This was just before a curve to the right where the road and visibility narrow. The right lane was completely iced over as I realized when I got around the curve. In front of me, I saw a pileup, both lanes of traffic were blocked. I tapped my brakes to slow down but because of the ice, I did not stop or slow down. I went around one car stopped in my lane to avoid hitting it from behind. I went around on the shoulder. I continued to pump the brake. Immediately in front of me was a sierra 4x 4 that was perpendicular to the lane of traffic and it was also blocking the shoulder. I plowed into it about the middle of the truck at a rate of anywhere of 25 - 30 MPH. My airbags did not deploy. My dog and I were both restrained and we suffered no injuries. My car is in all likelihood totaled.