2008 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems
NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 10% of all 575 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 RAV4 model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 58
- 10% of 575
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 16
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 9, 2009, latest Apr 13, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2008 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 14V168000Apr 9, 2014Airbags1,486,413 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Risk: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
- NHTSA 11V245000Apr 21, 2011Airbags307,848 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2007-2008 rav4 vehicles. In the curtain shield airbag (csa) system, there are two sensors in the airbag sensor assembly which are designed to detect vehicle roll angle. If one of these sensors malfunctions, the airbag warning light (malfunction indicator light: mil) will illuminate and the roll detection system will be suspended; however, the airbag csa remains available in the event of a side crash. If both sensors fail nearly simultaneously after initial airbag system check, the csa and the seat belt pretensioner could be inadvertently activated.
Risk: Inadvertent activation of the csa and/or the seat belt pretensioner can cause injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Toyota will replace the airbag sensor assembly with a new one containing improved roll rate sensors, free of charge. Toyota intends to send an interim owner notification to owners early to mid-may, 2011 when sufficient parts and remedy becomes available. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Airbags complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Toyota RAV4 have airbag problems?
- NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Toyota RAV4, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Toyota RAV4 year has the most airbag complaints?
- The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has the most airbag complaints (125), compared with 58 for the 2008.
- Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Toyota RAV4?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 concern the airbag: 14V168000 and 11V245000.