2018 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jun 21, 2026 · Airbags · CA · crash

We were part of a 4 car collision on the freeway. A Ford Expedition that was slammed into then slammed into our RAV. The airbags never deployed and an error code came up saying fail for airbags.

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Airbags · VA · crash · 2 injuries

3/4/2026 5:10 pm Vehicle (2018 RAV4) was sitting in backed up traffic waiting to exist highway and was hit from behind by a sedan travelling at 65+ mph, pushed into a pickup truck in front, then deflected left into a guardrail. SO, three separate impacts with extensive damage to the entire rear of the car, the front end, and right front quarter. Two occupants in the car, driver and front passenger, no airbags deployed. Driver's head contacted the steerring wheel (back eye, cut lip, swelling on forehead and around eye, headache), and legs and arms of driver and passenger contacted other portions of the interior of the vehicle and experienced severe whiplash, but no broken bones per initial ER xrays and scans. Vehicle towed and is currently available for inspection.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · 134,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon entering her carport in an attempt to park(P), the vehicle surged forward without warning. The vehicle blew through the carport's back wall and crashed into her neighbor's fence before coming to an independent stop. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not seek medical attention but did sustain soreness in her neck, shoulders, and back. The carport's back wall, a bicycle, the neighbor's fence, and the hammock were all destroyed as a result of the accident. A police report was filed. The dealer was notified of the failure and immediately referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer informed the contact that an engineer could be sent to a nearby dealer or independent mechanic to perform an investigation into the defect. The vehicle had yet to be serviced or diagnosed for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000

Filed Jul 29, 2025 · Engine · 56,368 miles · MO · crash

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while at a stop at a traffic light, the vehicle independently accelerated and rear-ended another vehicle. The engine revved during the acceleration while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle continued to accelerate for 20 feet. No warning lights illuminated. No air bags deployed. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not sought. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred while at a stop, and the vehicle traveled approximately 20 feet before coming to a complete stop while forcefully depressing the brake pedal. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,368.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Airbags · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Had an accident and the air bags did not deploy on April 08, 2022. Me and my son got injured. The impact was strong, and my vehicle was dragged about 300' feet on the street and the other vehicles air bags deployed.

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Airbags · OK · crash · 2 injuries

I was turning into a parking spot at my doctor's office when my car engine revved up and sped through the doctor's office nearly hitting my doctor and another patient. My airbags did not deploy. I had my foot on the brake but it did not stop the car. The automatic emergency braking system and forward collision warning did not work. My car had to be towed and is now waiting to see if it can be fixed but with the safety features that I paid extra for, I'm not sure that I would even buy a new one of this particular model. I came very close to killing my doctor and that patient!

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Airbags · 4,200 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2018 toyota rav-4. While driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield while turning into the left lane colliding into the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle on the passenger side of the vehicle. The driver side curtin air bag and driver front air bag failed to deploy. The contact had a fractured a finger on her right hand, chest contusions and right knee bruise. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed total loss however the evaluation was not completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Airbags · 37,000 miles · CA · crash

On a street turning left on green yielding to oncoming traffic. In motion of turning and the other car who was coming head on over 80mph clipping my front end making my car spin 360 degrees and air bags did not deploy.

Filed Apr 9, 2020 · Airbags · 17,000 miles · MO · crash

I hit a deer traveling at 60mph+ while traveling on I-470. The airbag did not deploy, I did see an error on the status display of a safety system failure. The repair shop found the front sensor was crushed in the collision and amazed the airbag did not deploy. I am concerned this is a functional flaw with the vehicle and could risk the safety of occupants. I have photos of the vehicle if needed.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 5,000 miles · NY · crash

Vehicle was in a parking space; foot on brake. Went to shift the vehicle into park and it accelerated into the glass / building I was parked in front of. Air bags did not deploy.