Toyota RAV4 Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the Toyota RAV4 across 29 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (38% of reports).
- 214seat belts complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 38mention a crash
- 35mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 15%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.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 81 of 214 complaints (38%)
- Belts visibility: mentioned in 15 of 214 complaints (7%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 13 of 214 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 75 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 214 complaints, 38 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 35 an injury.
Toyota RAV4 seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 RAV4 | 6 | 3% | 9,000 |
| 2023 RAV4 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 RAV4 | 5 | 3% | 36,098 |
| 2021 RAV4 | 8 | 2% | 46,389 |
| 2020 RAV4 | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2019 RAV4 | 10 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2018 RAV4 | 3 | 1% | 9,500 |
| 2017 RAV4 | 4 | 1% | 13,308 |
| 2016 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 74,800 |
| 2015 RAV4 | 6 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2014 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2013 RAV4 | 4 | 2% | 25,309 |
| 2012 RAV4 | 30 | 12% | 24,500 |
| 2011 RAV4 | 30 | 10% | 63,000 |
| 2010 RAV4 | 18 | 5% | 69,500 |
| 2009 RAV4 | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2008 RAV4 | 18 | 3% | 73,000 |
| 2007 RAV4 | 17 | 2% | 97,800 |
| 2006 RAV4 | 8 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2005 RAV4 | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2004 RAV4 | 2 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 2003 RAV4 | 7 | 2% | 104,000 |
| 2002 RAV4 | 2 | 0% | 33,000 |
| 2001 RAV4 | 5 | 2% | 104,998 |
| 2000 RAV4 | 1 | 3% | 179,000 |
| 1999 RAV4 | 4 | 6% | — |
| 1998 RAV4 | 4 | 5% | 107,000 |
| 1997 RAV4 | 3 | 6% | — |
| 1996 RAV4 | 2 | 4% | 367,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Seat belts:rear/other
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
Risk: A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0F.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Airbags, seats, and headrest all failed. State Farm insurance currently has the vehicle. I do not know if the people has been inspected by anybody. The vehicle had no warning lamps message or other symptoms of problems or failure before the collision. I was traveling in the far left lane when…
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving the rear passenger-side seat belt in my 2023 Toyota RAV4. After normal use, a child who had been properly secured in a child booster seat in the rear passenger-side seating position was unable to be released from the seat belt. The vehicle had not…
The drivers side front seat belt buckle will not latch. There is no dirt or other debris in the latch to stop it from functioning.
My sons seatbelt got caught in the holder an when I pulled it out, the seatbelt frayed compromising the safety
Rear middle seatbelt sensor keeps going off when driving.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota RAV4s have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 214 owner complaints about seat belts 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 seat belts?
Yes: 1 safety recall list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the Toyota RAV4?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 81 of 214 complaints, followed by “belts visibility” (15).
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)
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