How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 22 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 RAV4, making up 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 RAV4 airbag issue?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag complaint pattern on the 2012 RAV4.

What do owners report about the airbags?

Owners most often report that airbags failed to deploy during frontal, rear, or side-impact crashes, sometimes causing rib, shoulder, or neck injuries. The median mileage at failure was 30,000.

How does the 2012 RAV4 compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2012 RAV4 shows 22 airbag complaints (8% share), similar to 2010 (28 complaints, 7%) and 2016 (19 complaints, 8%), but far below 2021's 125 complaints (32% share).

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

Yes, NHTSA data ties 14 crashes and 14 injuries to the 22 airbag complaints filed for the 2012 RAV4.

2012 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems

NHTSA has logged 22 airbag complaints for the 2012 Toyota RAV4, 8% of all complaints for the year, tied to 14 crashes and 14 injuries. The dominant pattern is airbags failing to deploy during moderate-speed collisions, at a median failure mileage of 30,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 22; 8% of 260
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 14
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal or head-on collisions at moderate speed where the front airbags fail to deploy, sometimes resulting in rib, sternum, or chest injuries.
Rear-end or stationary-impact crashes where owners say the airbags never fired despite visible vehicle damage.
Side-impact collisions where curtain airbags deployed but side (torso) airbags reportedly did not, leaving occupants exposed to added injury.
Single-vehicle crashes into fixed objects (trees, poles) after loss of control, where owners describe the airbags staying inactive through the impact.
Reports of shoulder, collar bone, neck, and back injuries attributed to non-deployment rather than the crash impact itself.

When 2012 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 24, 2012, latest Aug 21, 2024.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Aug 2024; peak Mar 2016 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 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 the 2012 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 22 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 RAV4, making up 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 RAV4 airbag issue?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag complaint pattern on the 2012 RAV4.
What do owners report about the airbags?: Owners most often report that airbags failed to deploy during frontal, rear, or side-impact crashes, sometimes causing rib, shoulder, or neck injuries. The median mileage at failure was 30,000.
How does the 2012 RAV4 compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2012 RAV4 shows 22 airbag complaints (8% share), similar to 2010 (28 complaints, 7%) and 2016 (19 complaints, 8%), but far below 2021's 125 complaints (32% share).
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: Yes, NHTSA data ties 14 crashes and 14 injuries to the 22 airbag complaints filed for the 2012 RAV4.