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2022 Toyota RAV4: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 150 complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
4%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

1.Airbag did not deploy but it did pop up from steringwheel and there is powder present. 2. Service at the dealership told me based on description that it is airbag failure and that there is no recalls for such on my car. 3.The vehicle is seating at the wrecker yard. UNKNOWN what if any inspections have been done. 4.No warning lights prior

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Airbags, Seat belts · 36,098 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that a sudden complete stop on a major roadway was necessary due to a turtle crossing, and the vehicle in front was at a complete stop and exited the vehicle in their attempt to remove the turtle from the road. A third vehicle coming from the rear failed to slow down and was driving at 55 MPH, crashed into the rear of the contact. As a result, the contact rear-ended the vehicle in front, which was unoccupied due to the attempt of a turtle removal from the roadway. The contact mentioned that the seat belt did not retract during the impact. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to Copart Collision Center pending the insurance company's inspection of the vehicle. The contact stated that she sustained a head injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed, but the police report number was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,098.

Filed Mar 14, 2024 · Airbags, Body · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

My wife and I were traveling down SR74 mp 12 and rear ended a cow at 68 miles per hour. The airbags did not deploy from impact and yet the car is totaled the hood started through the safety glass of the windshield.

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Airbags · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was in a collision which was a tbone situation on the drivers side and the drivers side or front airbags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Airbags · 2,800 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that when he was making a left turn at a light, he was involved in a front-end collision. No warning lights were illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy, and the contact stated that he required medical attention for a fractured sternum. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,800.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

SUV came on highway on exit ramp car ahead of me sharply moved right to center lane. Seeing the headlights I did too but he sideswiped me on driers side tearing the back tire and everything else out. He flipped me around so now I was facing on coming traffic in center lane. My face hit steering wheel. No airbag deployed

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported July 21, 2022 · 3,533 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

Recall number 22V519000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

6 of 150 owner complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2002.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2022 Toyota RAV4

Check engine light 9Sunroof shattered 9Stalling 8Collision warning 5Screen failure 5Jerking 5Loss of power 5Won't start 5

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