2014 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Aug 4, 2026 · Airbags, Body · FL · crash · 1 injury

Request for Investigation – 2014 Toyota RAV4 Airbag Non-Deployment On [XXX], at approximately [XXX]., the vehicle was involved in a traffic collision in Lakeland, Florida. The vehicle sustained a significant impact to the driver’s-side front area. Despite the nature and location of the collision, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags did not deploy. Law enforcement responded to the scene and completed Police Report. Emergency medical services also responded, and the driver was transported from the scene by ambulance due to injuries sustained in the collision. The primary concern is whether the airbag system, including the crash sensors and SRS components, functioned as designed during this crash. Based on the impact, I am seeking an investigation into whether the non-deployment of the airbags was the result of a defect or malfunction. I respectfully request that the federal safety agency review this incident, document it within its vehicle safety database, and determine whether similar complaints involving 2014 Toyota RAV4 vehicles exist that may indicate a broader safety concern warranting further investigation. Supporting documentation, including photographs of the vehicle damage, the police report, and any other relevant records, can be provided upon request. Thank you for your attention to this important vehicle safety matter. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 24, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 83,098 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Airbags were not deployed after a crash that left the car considered a 'total loss'. The car hit a pole and the airbags did not deploy at all. Causing driver to injure finger and miss time from work.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Seats · 17,000 miles · IL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2014 toyota rav4. The contact stated while her husband was at a stop light, a vehicle approaching behind rear ended the vehicle. Due to the impact, the vehicle jolted forward and crashed into the vehicle in front and another vehicle which was to the left. The front driver seat collapsed and was deformed during the impact. In addition, the head rest completely detached from the front drivers seat. The contact was asked about the air bag deployment and confirmed that no air bags deployed during the impact. The driver sustained chest injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical attention. A passenger sitting in an unknown location of the vehicle was also injured and sought medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a impound lot and then towed by the insurance company where an adjuster was to inspect the vehicle. A police report was filed. A local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 32,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota rav4. While the contact was attempting to pull into a parking spot, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic who stated that the body repair would cost approximately $4,700. The mechanic suggested that the acceleration may have been caused by the transmission. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 32,000. The consumer stated that the front airbag did not deploy.

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 2,577 miles · VA · crash

Unintended acceleration. Before starting work, my wife was attempting to slowly park our 2014 rav4 at less than 2 MPH in an empty parking space in the public parking lot where she works when the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own reaching a final speed of 21 MPH in the span of approximately 2 to 3 seconds. During these 2 to 3 seconds the vehicle traveled a distance of approximately 27 feet from the empty parking space, running over the parking space concrete curbs and hit a parked vehicle on the rav4 right and then ran into a tree, which was the only thing that stopped the vehicle. My wife applied the service brake to try to stop the vehicle but this effort did not prevent the vehicle from accelerating. After hitting the tree my wife shifted the vehicle into park and pushed a button to turn the engine off. The air bags did not deploy after hitting the tree at 21 MPH. We notified toyota of the problems regarding sudden acceleration, service brake and the non-deployed air bags. Toyota opened a case and sent an inspector to inspect the rav4. We received a letter from toyota stating they found no evidence of any type of manufacturing or design defect. We do not feel safe in this vehicle. We are not driving the 2014 rav4 due to this serious safety defect of sudden unintended acceleration. Vehicle safety failure mileage was 2,577 miles.

Filed Nov 2, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 20,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Car 1 cut in front of car 2, car 3 (ours) stopped 1 car length away, when started to drive past the crash suddenly car 4 slammed into car 3 (ours) and pushed my wife's car into car 2 and car 2 into car 1 again. Airbag failed to deploy, seat belt locked and ems had to get my wife out. When this happened my wife was driving on i95 heading south just passing exit 60 hypoluxo dr at about 45mph when she was able to stop. She was going less than 5 MPH when she was hit by car 4....updated 11/05/15 *bf

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Airbags · 11,400 miles · KS · crash

I was driving on an overpass and was about to turn onto an on ramp to enter interstate 70 in limon colorado and I struck a vehicle on the front drivers side of both our cars. And my airbag didn't deploy. I hit the steering column with my right arm and left side of my chest and stomach.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Airbags · FL · crash · 3 injuries

Rav 4 traveling on roadway when another vehicle struck its right front fender and front door in t-bone impact. Force of impact was enough to move rav 4 to the left 2.5 lanes. Right side curtain airbags did not deploy.