2015 Toyota RAV4: brake failure

Filed Oct 10, 2023 · Brakes · OH

This is regarding potential safety issue related to the brake system. Last week (10/1/23) I changed the rear brake pads for the first time since I got the car from the dealer. The pads are original ones installed at the Toyota plant/line. Shocked was that there was no sign of grease on right/passenger side caliper guide pins, and pins were rusted and seized on the caliper as a result. This explains why the pad thickness is still 4-5 mm. Braking was done mostly by the front bakes. If the front brakes failed, it's like driving the car without brakes. I and my family narrowly escaped collision because it needs extra distance to make complete stop compared to other normal cars. I checked the front brake pads also just for safety reasons. The pins glide freely in the caliper, but not like normal guide pin behavior. This is the manufacturer's fault and could put me and my family in danger of collision.

Filed Sep 27, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floor. The contact stated that he had to top off the brake fluid constantly. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V198000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · FL

Brakes failed completely had to use emergency brakes to stop car on highway petal went all the way to floor tow car to dealership .checked ok to dealership" they said"

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Brakes · 4,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. While driving 30 MPH, the brakes failed to work without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (toyota of manhattan; 645 11th ave, new york, ny 10036; (866) 386-5003) where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred several other times after the repair. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer approximately three different times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,500. ..updated 07/24/17 *bf updated 12/1/2017

Filed May 11, 2016 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · MD · crash

Intermittent brake failure. Two instances of brakes failing to engage when pressure applied. First instance caused car to crash into concrete median; no damage to vehicle or structure and incident not reported. Second brake failure april 14, 2016 as car was descending parking lot driveway (downhill slope) and driver applied brakes. Brakes failed to engage. As driver was attempting to engage the emergency brake the car careened over a comment curb, through a chain link fence and into a gas main and apartment building wall. Driver sustained some injury to neck and back due to force of impact. Airbag did not deploy. Car was towed out of accident back on to the access road. Police officers in takoma park, md then tested car. Accident report describes "impact and damage" as "disabling", however owner was told to drive the car home. Driver is not fluent in english and due to translation errors the police report does not accurately reflect the actual cause of accident. Car is now at darcars toyota in rockville with at least $12,000 in repairs pending. Owner has auto insurance and car will be repaired or totaled out. However, owner is (understandably) terrified to drive the rav4 again for fear that the brakes will fail a third time - with possiblly catastrophic consequences to driver and others. Owner speaks limited english and is a friend of the family. I am concerned for not only her safely, but the safely of others either from an accident that could be caused by this car or a serious malfunction that affects a greater number of rav4's on the road. I believe this issue should be very seriously investigated before placing the car on the road again.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 70,010 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. While driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was slightly depressed and the engine revved. The brakes failed to respond and the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,010.