How many airbag complaints does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2018 RAV4, which is about 5% of the 331 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2018 RAV4 airbags?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for airbag issues on the 2018 Toyota RAV4.

Did the 2018 RAV4 airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 16 airbag complaints, 12 involved crashes and 11 involved reported injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2018 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2018 RAV4 is 17,000 miles.

How does the 2018 RAV4 compare to other years for airbag complaints?

The 2018 RAV4's airbag complaint share is 5%, similar to 2013, 2015, and 2019, but well below the 2021 RAV4's 32% share of airbag complaints.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2018 Toyota RAV4, about 5% of its 331 total complaints. Twelve of these involved crashes and 11 involved injuries, mostly centered on airbags failing to deploy in a collision. There are no related recalls on file for this issue.

Airbags complaints: 16; 5% of 331
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 11
Median mileage: 17,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags fail to deploy during moderate-to-severe collisions, including head-on, side-swipe, and rear-end impacts.
Front and side curtain airbags reportedly stayed inactive even after the vehicle sustained visible frame or sensor damage.
Some owners report a dashboard warning such as an SRS airbag malfunction message appearing only after a crash, with no prior alert.
A few complaints describe side airbags deploying unexpectedly when the impact was limited to the front of the vehicle.
One owner reported the front impact sensor was found crushed after a collision, which a repair shop linked to the airbag not deploying.

When 2018 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2019, latest Jul 5, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2022 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag-related complaints for the 2018 RAV4, which is about 5% of the 331 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2018 RAV4 airbags?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for airbag issues on the 2018 Toyota RAV4.
Did the 2018 RAV4 airbag complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 16 airbag complaints, 12 involved crashes and 11 involved reported injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to show up on the 2018 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2018 RAV4 is 17,000 miles.
How does the 2018 RAV4 compare to other years for airbag complaints?: The 2018 RAV4's airbag complaint share is 5%, similar to 2013, 2015, and 2019, but well below the 2021 RAV4's 32% share of airbag complaints.