Does the 2011 Toyota RAV4 have a seat belt recall?

Yes. Recall 16V096000 covers seat belts on 2006-2012 RAV4 models, including 2011, and calls for dealers to install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames free of charge.

How many seat belt complaints does the 2011 RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 30 seat belt complaints for the 2011 RAV4, which is 10% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.

Were there any injuries from the seat belt problems?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these seat belt complaints.

At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2011 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this seat belt issue is 63,000 miles.

Is the 2011 RAV4 worse than other years for seat belt complaints?

Among RAV4 model years listed, 2011 and 2012 share the highest complaint counts at 30 each, compared to lower counts of 2 to 18 in most other years.

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 30 seat belt complaints for the 2011 Toyota RAV4, 10% of all complaints filed for the year, tied to recall 16V096000. Owners most often reported long delays getting recall parts, with median mileage at failure of 63,000 miles. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.

Seat Belts complaints: 30; 10% of 287
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Owners report being notified of recall 16V096000 for seat belts but told replacement parts were unavailable, exceeding a reasonable repair timeframe.
Some owners say dealers performed the recall repair, only to have the seat belts become inoperable afterward.
Rear seat belts are described as seizing or locking up on multiple occasions without being diagnosed or repaired.
A few complaints link seat belt indicator lights to airbag warning lights, with the passenger airbag indicator failing to illuminate or the seat belt light staying on while buckled.
Owners describe contacting Toyota customer service directly after dealers said parts had to be ordered with no timeline given.

When 2011 Toyota RAV4 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 18, 2016, latest Jul 29, 2025.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Jul 2025; peak Apr 2016 (6).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2011 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 2011 Toyota RAV4 have a seat belt recall?: Yes. Recall 16V096000 covers seat belts on 2006-2012 RAV4 models, including 2011, and calls for dealers to install a protector over both rear seat cushion frames free of charge.
How many seat belt complaints does the 2011 RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 30 seat belt complaints for the 2011 RAV4, which is 10% of the 287 total complaints filed for that model year.
Were there any injuries from the seat belt problems?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these seat belt complaints.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2011 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this seat belt issue is 63,000 miles.
Is the 2011 RAV4 worse than other years for seat belt complaints?: Among RAV4 model years listed, 2011 and 2012 share the highest complaint counts at 30 each, compared to lower counts of 2 to 18 in most other years.