2013 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 8, 2025 · Airbags · 50,200 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owned a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of a second vehicle that had abruptly stopped. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe front-end damage but the air bags did not deploy. The contact indicated that the front driver's side door had to be removed in order to be removed from the vehicle. The contact sustained multiple cervical fractures, a fractured sternum, and injuries to the rib and chest areas. An occupant of the second vehicle also sustained a minor undisclosed injury. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined however the black box was pending review. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,200.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Airbags · PA · crash · 1 injury

On Jan 3, 2022 while my daughter and granddaughter were using my 2013 Rav4, traffic was stopped on Rt 11, and they stopped and the car behind them stopped. But the drunk driver in a Dodge pickup did not stop, pushing the car behind my car into on coming traffic and then slamming into the back of my Rav4, pushing it into the bumper of a dump truck. The pickup truck stopped in the back seat of the Rav4. The Rav4 stopped when it hit the bumper, just short of going through the windshield. It is unknown how fast the drunk driver was traveling, but my Rav4 was totaled. However, no airbags deployed. Fortunately, my daughter and granddaughter, although completely shaken, walked away from the collision.

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Airbags · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 10 MPH on a road without sidewalks, a bicyclist made a sudden right turn and ended up too far in the roadway. The bicyclist also had a dog on a leash. To avoid hitting the pedestrian and dog, the contact suddenly sped up to approximately 20 MPH and steered to the right. Due to the layout of the road, the contact's vehicle ended up in a creek off the road nearby. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a concussion as well as injuries to the head, arms, and chest. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated that the vehicle received severe damage to the front end and interior due to the water that entered the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer and was waiting for an official damage report from the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would not be able to do anything until it was determined if the sensors were hit at the time of the crash. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · ND · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota rav4. While the contact's spouse was driving 20 MPH through an intersection, she struck an oncoming vehicle head on. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. An ambulance arrived at the scene, but there were no injuries or medical attention required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was awaiting inspection. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 379 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota rav4. While attempting to reverse, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes ceased. As a result, the vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into three trucks and a tree. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 379.*tt consumer stated she started reversing and suddenly the car started acceleration, she pressed the brake it did not stop as a result the car went out of control and hit 3 parked trucks. Updated 8/15/18

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Airbags · 14,561 miles · FL · crash

My wife got into an accident with her 2013 rav4 with only 14k miles in which she was t-boned. Both the passenger doors and quarter panels was effected by the accident. The vehicle almost flip to one side but didn't and the rear passenger side suspension fail apart. None of the air bags in the car deployed, the vehicle will most likely be totaled by the insurance company due to frame damage on the entire passenger side and absolutely no air bags deployed. I believe the their is a bigger problem that cause the side impact air bags not to be deployed. I'm so happy my new born and 18 month old was not in the vehicle during that time.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Airbags · 8,500 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota rav4. The contact was driving approximately 42 MPH and crashed into a large animal. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained bruises to the body and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was later inspected by the manufacturer thirty days later, who determined that there was no defect in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 8,500. The VIN was unavailable.