Toyota RAV4 Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Toyota RAV4 across 14 model years. The 2019 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (23% of reports).
- 118forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 52%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 27 of 118 complaints (23%)
- Pre collision: mentioned in 23 of 118 complaints (19%)
- Lane tracing: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
- Headlight malfunction: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 9 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury.
Toyota RAV4 forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists forward collision avoidance for the Toyota RAV4. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has intermittently displayed multiple safety-system malfunction warnings at the same time. The messages include âLTA Malfunction â Visit Your Dealer,â âPre-Collision System Malfunction â Visit Your Dealer,â âRSA Malfunction â Visit Your Dealer,â and…
While changing lanes in my 2021 Toyota RAV4 with my turn signal activated, the Lane Departure Alert / Lane Tracing Assist system applied an unexpected steering input that pulled my vehicle directly into a Jersey barrier, resulting in physical contact with the barrier. I was intentionally and safely…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The concern involves the vehicle's Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety systems, specifically Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Steering wheel assistance and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Dynamic…
forward recognition camera malfunctioned which turns off all front camera associated systems including the entire toyota safety sense system. Precollison system malfunctions, lane tracing, adaptive cruise, and headlight system all malfunction when this camera is out. The car is only 2 years old and…
Toyota ABS Actuator Accumulator shows problems after a while. Most common on hybrid vehicles. Signs comes up such ABS Malfunction, Pre-Collision Malfunction, Low Braking Power, and lose traction control.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota RAV4s have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Toyota RAV4. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota RAV4 forward collision avoidance?
No recall currently lists forward collision avoidance for this vehicle.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Toyota RAV4?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 27 of 118 complaints, followed by “pre collision” (23).
Other Toyota RAV4 problems
- Power Train problems (1,395)
- Electrical System problems (1,375)
- Engine problems (1,337)
- Steering problems (948)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (901)
- Air Bags problems (837)
- Suspension problems (549)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (518)
See all Toyota RAV4 problems.