2016 Toyota RAV4: brake failure

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Brakes · 89,500 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, she noticed traffic had slowed down and the driver applied the brake pedal but the brakes failed to respond and crashed into the rear of an unknown vehicle. The TPMS warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to her neck, but medical attention was not provided. A police report was filed. There was no fire due to the crash. All the frontal air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated the failure was similar to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V198000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control). The approximate failure mileage was 89,500.

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 Feb 8, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 42,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into an embankment. The front driver, front passenger, and front side air bags deployed. The passenger seat was not occupied. The contact sustained a sprained right ankle, which did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1802082867. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 2,478 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4. While driving 10 MPH, the brakes failed to work and the vehicle automatically stopped without warning. The vehicle was slowly driven to the contact's residence. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (west herr toyota of williamsville located at 8129 main st, williamsville, ny 14221; (716) 803-8010), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑331‑4331 and was informed that nothing could be done. Case number: 1706191051 was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,478.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Brakes · 49 miles · FL

While driving this vehicle at any speed, whether it is warmed up or right after starting to drive there is an intermittent brake failure. The brake petal will go all the way to the floor with no slowing or stopping of the vehicle. This happens in routine traffic and also with a sudden stop.