2010 Toyota RAV4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 400 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years with reports.
Of the 2010 reports, 57 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rearAug 12, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
Campaign 16V596000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Campaign 16V396000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/otherFeb 19, 2016
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.
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Campaign 16V096000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsOct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Campaign 15V689000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility/wiperSep 18, 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water diverter channel. In addition, a new wiper linkage with a wiper motor crank arm will be installed. The wiper linkage will have a protective cover over the wiper linkage joint to minimize water splash and a retainer ring to prevent the wiper arm from separating from the wiper motor. The recall began on November 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 15V577000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerNov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Campaign 14V743000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 28, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Campaign 13V383000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsApr 9, 2013
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V123000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveJan 16, 2013
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 13V014000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 2, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 12V373000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalFeb 24, 2011
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Campaign 11V113000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalJan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign 10V017000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
400 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Jan 27, 2017
AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP TIGHT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE ABRUPTLY INTO AND ACROSS TWO LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC, HITTING THE CURB SMARTLY, FOLLOWED BY A SIMILAR ACTION BY THE LIGHT TRAILER WE WERE TOWING. NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT IF THIS HAD HAPPENED DURING RUSH HOUR, SERIOUS INJURIES OR FATALITIES MIGHT HAVE OCCURRED. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL REMAINED LOCKED AS THE VEHICLE WAS WINCHED UP ONTO THE BED OF THE FLAT BED TRANSPORT TRUCK. MORE PIECES OF THE BRAKE FELL OUT DURING THIS OPERATION. WHEN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO UNLOAD THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP THE LOCKED WHEEL PREVENTED IT FROM ROLLING OFF THE TRUCK, SO AFTER UNHOOKING THE WINCH CABLE, THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER STARTED THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO BACK IT OFF. DURING THIS ATTEMPT MORE PIECES OF THE BRAKE FELL OUT, THERE OCCURRED A LOUD 'BANG,' AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL ASSUMED AN ANGLE THAT WAS NON-PARALLEL WITH THE CAR, INDICATING TO ME THAT THIS LAST ACTION HAD SERIOUSLY DAMAGED THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. I REQUESTED OF THE DEALERSHIP THAT A CORPORATE INVESTIGATION OF THIS FAILURE BE MADE. THEY FOUND THE BRAKES TO BE IN WORKING ORDER? NHTSA IS NOT INTERESTED IN INVESTIGATION BEYOND TAKING MY COMPLAINT. OUR TOW TRUCK DRIVER TOLD ME THAT HIS FATHER-IN-LAW HAD EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME TYPE OF FAILURE IN HIS 2013 RAV4 BUT DIDN'T REPORT IT TO THE NHTSA, SETTLING INSTEAD FOR A REDUCED PRICE FOR THE REPAIR. NO SUCH OFFER MADE TO ME FROM TOYOTA. CAR HAS BEEN AT DEALER FOR OVER 3 MONTHS. CAN'T FIND INDEPENDENT FORENSIC INVESTIGATION TO LOOK AT IT. AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR WITHOUT KNOW WHAT CAUSED FAILURE. *TR
Suspension, Jan 25, 2017
2010 TOYOTA RAV 4. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON DECEMBER 19, 2016 SHE HAD HER BALD TIRES REPLACED WITH NEW TIRES. A WHEEL ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSTIC WAS PART OF THE SERVICE. THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT, ESPECIALLY IN THE REAR. THE CONSUMER GAVE THE APPROVAL FOR THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT. HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN RETURNED AND SAID IT COULDN'T BE PERFORMED BECAUSE OF A BAR THAT WAS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE THAT HAD NO SCREWED TO ADJUST IT, AND THERE WAS A STICKER SAYING DO NOT REMOVE. HE STATED HE COULD DO THE FRONT, BUT IT WOULD NOT BE CORRECT, BECAUSE THE REAR NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED AS WELL. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER, WHO INSTALLED THE BAR AS PART OF A RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CORPORATE WOULD HAVE TO BE INFORMED AS TO SEE WHAT THE NEXT STEP WOULD BE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE ALIGNMENT WAS $89.00. HOWEVER, IT WOULD COST $59.00 TO CHECK IT. THE CONSUMER WAS IN DISAGREEMENT WITH THE $59 CHARGE JUST TO CHECK. *JB *JS
Steering, Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 23, 2017, crash
WE WERE PULLING OUT OF A PARALLLEL PARKING SPOT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET VERY SLOWLY. THEN SUDDENLY THE CAR UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED VERY FAST AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. IT SEEMED LIKE THE CAR TOOK CONTROL ON ITS OWN AS WE WERE PULLING OUT VERY SLOWLY.
Engine, Jan 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EVAP SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 03/02/17*LJ *CN
Wheels, Jan 12, 2017
AT SOME TIME BETWEEN 2:00 PM AND 2:30 PM ON NOVEMBER 5, 2016 MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING MY 2010 RAV4 SOUTH ON COUNTY ROUTE 561 IN VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ ON THE INSIDE LANE OF THIS 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I LIGHTLY PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW FROM 45 MPH TO THE LOWERED SPEED LIMIT. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP TIGHT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE ABRUPTLY INTO AND ACROSS TWO LANES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN SOME CONTROL BY RELEASING THE BRAKE AND STEERING TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID GOING OVER THE CURB, BUT THE REAR END OF THE CAR SLID TO THE LEFT AND HIT THE CURB ..UPDATED 04/11/17 *BF UPDATED 04/24/2017*JS *CN
Suspension, Jan 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 04/19/17 *LJ *TR
Seat belts, Jan 4, 2017
REAR PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE DIES NOT LOCK THE SEAT BELT ANYMORE. I HAVE ALMOST 60000 MILES AND MY GRANDKIDS ARE THE ONLY REAR SEAT PASSENGERS OCCASIONALLY.
Air bags, Dec 28, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 30 MPH, THE REAR SWERVED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE AND THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO FRACTURE SEVERAL RIBS. THE CONTACT ALSO WANTED TO STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V383000 WAS PERFORMED HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 26, 2016
TOLD THAT EVAP CANISTER NEEDS REPLACED - COSTS $1,200. TOLD NOT NECESSARY TO FIX, BUT 4WD WON'T WORK WITHOUT BEING FIXED. ACCELERATION RANDOMLY INCREASES AND DECREASES.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Dec 20, 2016, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY RAV4 PULLED TO OVER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A TREE CAUSING 7 BROKEN RIBS AND IT TOTALED MY CAR .I SAW A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE REAR TIRE RODS CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL CAUSING A CRASH RECENTLY AND I KNOW THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THIS CRASH I DRIVE THIS ROAD FREQUENTLY AND HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE UNTIL AUGUST 11TH MY BOTH ARMS WERE INJURED AND MY CHEST AND SHOULDER HAD SCRAPES AND CUTS TO WHICH I BLAME ON THE MANUFACTURER, I AM STILL RECOVERING FROM MY INJURY AND ALSO BELIEVE THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN TIME BECAUSE OUT OF THE 7 BROKEN RIBS MY STERNUM BONE WAS BROKEN FROM THE STEERING WHEEL!!
Suspension, Dec 16, 2016
THERE IS A 3RD RECALL AS OF SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR ARM SUSPENSION ARMS TO BE REPLACED BUT 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE THEM. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.
Visibility/wiper, Dec 10, 2016
I COULDN'T FIND ANOTHER PLACE TO SEND THIS INFO. THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT. REGARDING THE WIPER, WE HAD AN INTERIM RECALL, WE WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY FIXED IT, BUT THE RECORD YOU HAVE SAYS INCOMPLETE. I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN FIXED.IT WAS FIXED BEFORE WE EVEN HAD THE FINAL RECALL NOTICE.
Air bags, Dec 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Other or unspecified, Nov 7, 2016
DEALER UNABLE TO REMEDY RECALL WITHIN REASONABLE TIME. RECALLS #15V689, AND 15V-577
Suspension, Nov 5, 2016
I TOOK MY 2010 TOYOTA RAV4 TO BE ALIGNED TODAY. I WAS TOLD THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BUT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THAT IS, EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, THE SERVICEMAN SAID HE COULD NOT MAKE THE ADJUSTMENT. HE SAID THERE WAS A NOTE ABOUT NOT BEING ABOUT TO ADJUST THE ALIGNMENT. MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING UNEVENLY. APPARENTLY, I CANNOT HAVE MY CAR ALIGNED. I WOULD LIKE THE NHSTA TO LOOK INTO SOLUTIONS TO THE "UN-ALIGNABLE VEHICLE".
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 5, 2016, crash
WE HIT A DEER WHILE DOING 45 TO 50 MPH ON A LOCAL 2 LANE HIGHWAY. DAMAGE WAS MAJOR AND WAS MOSTLY TO THE PASSENGER FRONT BUT WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME (ABOUT A MILE). AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED AND DID NOT PREVENT PASSENGER FROM HITTING HEAD ON WINDOW TRIM. PASSENGER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR HEAD ABRASION AND NECK PAIN. SHE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED. AS A NOTE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING LIT AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. WE ARE AWAITING A VISIT FROM THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER.
Suspension, Electronic stability control (ESC), Nov 3, 2016
MY REAR CAR SUSPENSION WAS INCASED BECAUSE IT WAS RECALLED. OVER 55 MPH WAS CAR WOULD SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. I CALLED TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS PERFECT. I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DEALERS WHO SAID AT LOW SPEED THE CAR PERFORMED WELL. THE WAS A LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA THAT PROVED THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE AFTER THE RECALL. I MISSED THE DATE BECAUSE I DID NOT RESEARCH THE WEB. I SOLD THE CAR FOR LESS BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT A CRASH. I LOST MONEY ON THE CAR SALE.
Visibility/wiper, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY, WIPERS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Visibility/wiper, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V689000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Visibility/wiper, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Suspension, Visibility/wiper, Oct 25, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION) AND 15V577000 (VISIBILITY/WIPER). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TR
Seat belts, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V096000(SEAT BELTS) WAS RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TR
Steering, Oct 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH IN LOW SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VENTILATION FAN COVER CAUSED THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Suspension, Oct 16, 2016
WHEN CAR IS IN REVERSE A LOUD SQUACKING OR SQEALING ALSO A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED IN REVERSE. IT IS ALWAYS IN REVERSE WHEN THIS ALMOST METAL ON METALS SOUND APPEARS?
Suspension, Oct 7, 2016
THIS IS IN REGARD TO RECALL #16V596 FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLIES. THE FIX THAT TOYOTA WANTS TO IMPLEMENT INVOLVES ENCASING THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES IN EPOXY RESULTING IN THE ARMS NO LONGER BEING ADJUSTABLE. THESE SUSPENSION ARMS ARE ADJUSTABLE SO THAT THE REAR TOE-IN CAN BE ADJUSTED WHEN AN ALIGNMENT IS PERFORMED. THE FIX TOYOTA WANTS TO DO IS LIKE WELDING THE DRIVERS DOOR SHUT BECAUSE THE LATCH BROKE: IT'S NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL.