Does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have a seat belt recall?

Yes. Recall 16V096000, reported February 19, 2016, covers 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles and directs dealers to install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames.

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 RAV4?

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is about 5% of the 400 total complaints filed for that model year.

What seat belt problems do owners report on the 2010 RAV4?

Owners describe belts unhooking during collisions, a rear center seat belt sensor jamming, and belts that appear latched but unlatch while driving. Several owners also reported long delays getting recall parts from dealers.

Were there injuries linked to seat belt issues on the 2010 RAV4?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2010 RAV4 shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically appear on the 2010 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt-related complaints on the 2010 RAV4 is 69,500 miles.

2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, about 5% of all complaints that year, tied to recall 16V096000 for the rear seat cushion frames. Reported issues include belts unhooking during crashes, rear center belt sensors jamming, and long waits for recall parts. Median mileage at failure was 69,500.

Seat Belts complaints: 18; 5% of 400 complaints
All complaints this year: 400
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 69,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Rear center seat belt unhooked or came undone unexpectedly, including during a crash where the driver was injured.
Rear center seat belt sensor jammed while the vehicle was stationary and could not be diagnosed or repaired.
Owners reported seat belts that appeared connected but would unconnect while the vehicle was moving.
Multiple owners covered by recall 16V096000 said dealers had no seat belt repair parts available for months, leaving the recall unresolved.
Some owners said they were never notified of the recall despite having an affected VIN.

When 2010 Toyota RAV4 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2013, latest Mar 31, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Mar 2023; peak Jul 2016 (3).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2010 Toyota RAV4

NHTSA 16V096000Feb 19, 2016Seat Belts1,123,752 vehicles
Seat belts:rear/other
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.
Remedy: 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.

Seat Belts complaints by RAV4 model year

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

20051 (1%)
20068 (1%)
200717 (2%)
200818 (3%)
20097 (2%)
201018 (5%)
201130 (10%)
201230 (12%)
20134 (2%)
20142 (1%)
20156 (2%)
20162 (1%)
20174 (1%)
20183 (1%)
201910 (1%)
20204 (1%)
20218 (2%)
20225 (3%)
20231 (1%)
20246 (3%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have a seat belt recall?: Yes. Recall 16V096000, reported February 19, 2016, covers 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles and directs dealers to install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames.
How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 RAV4?: NHTSA lists 18 seat belt complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is about 5% of the 400 total complaints filed for that model year.
What seat belt problems do owners report on the 2010 RAV4?: Owners describe belts unhooking during collisions, a rear center seat belt sensor jamming, and belts that appear latched but unlatch while driving. Several owners also reported long delays getting recall parts from dealers.
Were there injuries linked to seat belt issues on the 2010 RAV4?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2010 RAV4 shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically appear on the 2010 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt-related complaints on the 2010 RAV4 is 69,500 miles.