How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 20 airbag-related complaints for the 2017 RAV4, which is 7% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2017 RAV4 airbags?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the airbag complaints reported on the 2017 RAV4.

Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?

Of the 20 airbag complaints, 13 involved crashes and 12 involved injuries, according to NHTSA records.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 RAV4 is 14,500 miles.

How does 2017 compare to other RAV4 years for airbag complaints?

The 2017 RAV4's airbag complaint share is 7%, similar to 2010, 2011, and 2016, but well below the 2021 RAV4's 32% share.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems

NHTSA logged 20 airbag complaints for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 (7% of that year's 307 complaints), tied to 13 crashes and 12 injuries. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 20; 7% of 307
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 14,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Owners describe front or side airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-high-speed collisions, including freeway crashes near 50-65 mph.
Multiple reports describe non-deployment in lower-speed impacts, such as parking lot collisions around 20 mph or head-on hits at intersections.
One owner reported a metal coil ejecting from the passenger airbag compartment during deployment, causing a facial injury.
Several complaints mention the SRS airbag warning light or a dashboard message about airbag system malfunction appearing before or after a crash.
Owners report significant vehicle damage and occupant injuries (bruising, chest pain, concussion) in crashes where they say the airbags should have deployed but did not.

When 2017 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 18, 2017, latest Aug 6, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2017 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2022 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 20 airbag-related complaints for the 2017 RAV4, which is 7% of the 307 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 RAV4 airbags?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the airbag complaints reported on the 2017 RAV4.
Did the airbag issues cause crashes or injuries?: Of the 20 airbag complaints, 13 involved crashes and 12 involved injuries, according to NHTSA records.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 RAV4 is 14,500 miles.
How does 2017 compare to other RAV4 years for airbag complaints?: The 2017 RAV4's airbag complaint share is 7%, similar to 2010, 2011, and 2016, but well below the 2021 RAV4's 32% share.