How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, which is 7% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4 airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag problem area on the 2010 RAV4.

What do owners report about the 2010 RAV4 airbags?

Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes at moderate speeds, and one report describes an airbag catching fire after deployment.

Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2010 RAV4?

NHTSA data shows 18 injuries and 15 crashes tied to the 28 airbag complaints filed for the 2010 RAV4, plus 1 fire.

At what mileage do 2010 RAV4 airbag problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 RAV4 is 56,000 miles.

2010 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems

Owners filed 28 airbag complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 7% of that year's 398 total complaints, with 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 18 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 56,000.

Airbags complaints: 28; 7% of 398
Crashes reported: 15
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 18
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners report the airbag failed to deploy in low-to-moderate speed crashes, including side impacts, rear-end collisions, and head-on hits at speeds around 23 to 45 mph.
Some owners report the airbag deployed but caught fire near the steering wheel area during a crash.
Several owners report airbags failing to deploy even when all airbag warning lights illuminated on the dash after being rear-ended.
Owners report airbag non-deployment occurring alongside unrelated mechanical events, such as sudden acceleration or brake failure, during the same crash.
Some owners report being told after the fact that the airbag module was faulty prior to the accident that triggered it.

When 2010 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 28, 2010, latest Jan 26, 2023.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Jan 2023; peak Dec 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2010 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201028 (7%)
201120 (7%)
201222 (8%)
201313 (5%)
201412 (6%)
201515 (5%)
201619 (8%)
201720 (7%)
201816 (5%)
201945 (5%)
202055 (9%)
2021125 (32%)
202210 (7%)
20238 (5%)
202412 (7%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Toyota RAV4?: NHTSA lists 28 airbag complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, which is 7% of the 398 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4 airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag problem area on the 2010 RAV4.
What do owners report about the 2010 RAV4 airbags?: Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes at moderate speeds, and one report describes an airbag catching fire after deployment.
Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2010 RAV4?: NHTSA data shows 18 injuries and 15 crashes tied to the 28 airbag complaints filed for the 2010 RAV4, plus 1 fire.
At what mileage do 2010 RAV4 airbag problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2010 RAV4 is 56,000 miles.