2016 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 2, 2024 · Airbags · SC · crash · 1 injury

involved in a multi car accident at the intersection of [XXX] , and [XXX] bound on ramp at [XXX] and the other two parties involed air bags deployed . I t boned the car traveling on [XXX] that had ran the intersection red light after the incrdent i was facing acroos all lanes of traffic and a car traveling the same direction hit me in the passenger front door and no air bags deployed in my 2016 toyota rav 4 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 16, 2023 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while stopped in traffic, a GMC Denali crashed into the rear of her vehicle, which caused her vehicle to crash into the rear of a GMC Arcadia. There were no warning lights that were illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to her lower back, arm, upper back, bruises, neck, and head, and medical attention was provided. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash · 3 injuries

I was driving on the entrance road to a major highway, and as I approached the curve in the road and pressed on the brakes to decelerate, the vehicle began to shake, and as I pressed the brakes harder to slow down, they did not engage, the front wheels became locked in the position of the curving road at an angle and the vehicle went off road at approx 45mph down an embankment and into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle is totaled and although there were no fatalities minor injuries did occur since the airbags did not keep the passenger nor driver from hitting there head on the windows and door jam, and the steering wheel.

Filed Apr 28, 2020 · Airbags · 4,905 miles · ND · crash

Hit a deer head on going roughly 70 MPH, airbags didn't go off and radiator and sensor got pushed into the car. Was on the highway just outside of gillete, wy when it occured.

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Brakes · 49,623 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle at a low rate of speed, the brakes failed without warning and the vehicle drove into a brick pillar. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. Police were called and a report was filed; no medical assistance was given at the scene. The contact's wife suffered bruising across her chest due to the seat belt. The vehicle was towed from the scene to the contact's home and was repaired at an independent auto body shop. The manufacturer was notified of the matter and was informed that an internal investigation would be launched. The failure mileage was 49,623.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Airbags · 90,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving, the contact had to quickly veer out of the way to avoid striking another vehicle. As a result, he crashed into a tree at 42 MPH. None of the air bags deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and shoulder, and also had whiplash. The contact was transported by ambulance to the hospital. A police report was filed. The damage to the vehicle was extensive, primarily in the front. The insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. The vehicle was towed from the scene to a body shop. The manufacturer hired an independent engineering firm that took the information from the vehicle's black box. Their findings stated that all of the sensors were working and the vehicle's speed was 42 MPH. The reason the air bags did not deploy was "insufficient deceleration". The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000. *ln *tr *dt

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. In turn, the second vehicle crashed into a third vehicle. The contact's air bags did not deploy. The driver and the two occupants in the second vehicle sustained minor neck injuries. Medical attention was received. Police report number: 197537 was filed and the vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and an unknown dealer were notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2018 · Airbags · 35,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his spouse who owned a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving 30 MPH, the contact became unconscious and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a fractured nose and bruising to the ribs, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. *tt updated 11/28/18

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Steering · 23,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 15 MPH and making a left turn, the power steering became very difficult to steer. The contact crashed into a curb and sideswiped another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic by the contact's insurance company where it was awaiting inspection. A dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Airbags · 8,500 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Takata recall, I was involved in a rear ended collision on a highway while stopped causing my car to rearend the car in front of me. The airbags did not deploy and said malfunction on the dashboard. There was $19000 in damage, I asked for the seatbelts and airbags to be replaced because I was afraid to drive the car and feel safe. They would not do it because they said the computer was able to reset. I specifically asked over and over as I could not feel safe, no one would listen so I ended up trading the car that was 7 months old in and taking a loss to feel safe. Since the airbag malfunctioned I could not feel like it would keep me safe in another accident. I have never been in an accident prior to this.

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Airbags · NC · crash · 1 injury

In may, this vehicle was involved in an accident where this vehicle rear ended another vehicle causing major damage to both vehicles. This accident occurred in a 4-lane highway; hwy 60 in phoenix. Prior to the accident, there were no error messages or indicated malfunctions. The car was maintained as recommended by the manufacturer. Immediately upon impact, two error messages were displayed on the dash:h airbag system malfunction and an awd malfunction 2wd mode enabled. I found this very disturbing as I can't believe the airbags didn't deploy upon impact. As a result, my daughter suffered from a concussion, neck pain, and her knee suffered injury by slamming into the dashboard. Our insurance company, liberty mutual, was contacted that evening to report the accident. The next day, I filed a claim with toyota regarding the error messages and the lack of airbag deployment. A third party retrieved the 'black box' from the vehicle and presented a report to toyota. Toyota claims that the third party determined that the vehicle was operating properly and the airbags should not have deployed. My insurance doesn't believe this to be a true assessment, nor do I. I asked toyota how to have this escaped to the next level for further review and was told that I had no options available to me. Meanwhile, the car has been repaired however, the airbag icon will not leave the dash and the car repair shop will not release an unsafe car to me. Someone is being reasonable. I'm concerned that the airbag system wasn't working prior to the accident causing the airbags to not deploy and is now indicating that the car is unsafe to drive. Meanwhile, I am stranded in phoenix, az because I still do not have a vehicle in which to move my daughter home to n.c. Photos and reports are attached for your review. The file from the black box was too large to upload.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Airbags · 7,700 miles · NH · crash · 1 injury

On december 5, 2016 I was involved in an accident. My vehicle was struck in the left front fender by another vehicle. Impact was direct as the other vehicle struck mine at a ninety degree angle causing extensive damage to the fender and left front wheel assembly. Impact forced my vehicle off the highway and into a concrete pillar supporting a steel lightpole. I was travelling about 30 MPH at time of impact with the concrete pillar. Sudden impact caused the rear of my vehicle to leave the ground. This was the direct response to the sudden stop. Air bags did not deploy. At the time of accident I was travelling on a highway and in motion. Vehicle was equipped with driver, passenger and side airbags.