2017 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Acceleration · 24,971 miles · OH · crash

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive (D) and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lurched, accelerated unintendedly, and crashed into the base of a lamp pole; however, the engine continued to rev loudly. The air bags did not deploy. The contact depressed the brake pedal and while attempting to reverse away from the lamp pole, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and impacted a curb. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed. The contact then pulled into a parking space. The contact did not sustain any injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an autobody repair shop, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was significantly damaged. The contact was referred to an auto collision center. The vehicle was towed to the auto collision center where repairs were made. The vehicle was the taken to the dealer, where the EDR crash data report was read. The manufacturer sent a letter to the contact, informing her that the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact followed up with the manufacturer, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 24, 971.

Filed Aug 10, 2023 · Airbags · MA · crash · 1 injury

Side Airbag failure: (all air bags didn't deploy) As I was making a left hand turn, My vehicle was hit in my drivers rear quarter, just behind the gas cap. The impact spun the car over 90 degrees, causing me to hit the left side of my head against the side drivers window, causing a concussion and cervical strain. No airbags in the vehicle were deployed, yet the car was totaled. The car that hit me was traveling at a high rate of speed and the impact totally destroyed that vehicles front end displacing the engine. In my opinion the airbags malfunctioned due to the water damage caused by the rail leaks common to that vehicle (which I had the dealer fix previously). If the airbag in question was operational I would not have hit my head. (yes, I was wearing my seatbelt.)

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Airbags · 48,408 miles · MN · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact struck a sign on the side of the road causing front-end damages to the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered a major injury to the chest from the seat belt and back pains where she was taken to the hospital and had to seek physical therapy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer that stated that the damages were not severe for the air bags senor to deploy. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,408.

Filed Aug 22, 2022 · Airbags · PA · crash · 2 injuries

While traveling around 40 mph on a roadway another vehicle ran a stop sign approximately 2 feet in front of my vehicle. This vehicle came onto the roadway from a side road at a sustained speed with no braking. I swerved to avoid impact and went over an embankment. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front and underneath. It is a total loss. The airbags did not deploy during the accident. There were also serious injuries to the driver and passenger. The driver sustained a broken neck in 4 places. The passenger sustained massive hematomas, a fractured arm, and 7 fractured ribs in the chest and separated sternum. There were no warning lights or messages displayed. An inspection has not been performed on the airbag system. The vehicle is currently located at the insurance company's salvage yard.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Airbags · 68,240 miles · WV · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while making a left turn on a green light at an intersection, another vehicle crashed into his vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. Emergency medical service was contacted for the other individual who was taken to the hospital for treatment from unknown injuries. The contact had not sought medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop by the police department. T moses toyota (1433 maccorkle ave, saint albans, wv 25177, (304) 727-7777) was contacted regarding the failure however, informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency and the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,240.

Filed Apr 17, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 18,500 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

2017 rav 4 struck a concrete light post in parking lot. Car was moving forward approximately 20 MPH, impacted driver's side front and fender. Air bags did not deploy. No collision alarm sounded. Entire front panel destroyed, major electrical sensor damage, driver's door unable to open. Hood damaged. Suspension bent. Driver suffered major bruising and chest pain. Both elbows impacted something in collision.

Filed Feb 18, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 15 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was stopped at a red light in a left hand turn lane. A vehicle making a left hand turn accidentally drove head first into my car. My passenger and I had seat belts on. The approximate speed of the other car was greater than 10 miles per hour. The air bags did not deploy despite considerable front end damage. A message on the dashboard says "SRS airbag system malfunction. Visit your dealer". I want to make sure that the airbags were not defective. I have read that if a vehicle is stationary and the seat belts are on it may not activate. That is ok - just want to make sure that is the intent.

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 23,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and his foot slipped off the brake pedal. The contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's arms and ribs were bruised and his neck snapped back and was swollen. Medical attention was not received; however, x-rays were performed. The contact planned to schedule an appointment with a doctor. A police report was not filed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 23,000. *bf*jb 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 23,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a crash, side impact, pretty bad. Injured. Airbags did not deploy. I hit my head and shoulder against the side on the interior of my vehicle. Traveling on freeway 50-60mph, heard screeching behind drivers side of me... Heard crash then I was impacted on driverside and eventually rear passenger side causing my vehicle to be airborne and land upright. No airbags deployed!

Filed Jun 25, 2018 · Airbags · 17,000 miles · OH · crash

My wife drove her car (2017 toyota rav4 , purchased on nov 17th,2016) into my neighbor 's mailbox and a small tree next to the mailbox in the residential area on the morning of jun 22th,2018.please find attached picture and you will find the air bag didn't deploy under the situation like picture shows. I am very concerned that the air bag didn't deploy . Also, I want to confirm is any recalls for this model? This accident happened at 33971 summerset drive,solon,oh.nobody hurt but the car looks really terrible.

Filed May 16, 2018 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a 50 MPH crash on the freeway where another vehicle hit the passenger side and the side airbags did not deploy. The car spun and the front end was hit again causing damage to the front end and the front airbags did not deploy