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2019 Toyota RAV4 Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 45 airbag-related complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 5% of that year's 878 total complaints. These complaints link to 5 crashes and 8 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 8,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Airbags complaints
45
5% of 878
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
8
Median mileage
8,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report roof rail water leaks that intrude near the A-pillar and C-pillar, raising concern that moisture reaches the side curtain airbag components.
  • Some drivers report frontal airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, including a deer strike and a front-end collision around 40-45 mph.
  • Several owners describe a dashboard warning stating a malfunction was detected in the SRS airbag system, sometimes tied to whether a passenger is seated up front.
  • One owner reported multiple warning lights illuminating at startup, including the SRS and airbag warning lights along with ABS and other safety systems.
  • A brake failure incident during low-speed parking ended in a crash where the frontal airbags did not deploy.

When 2019 Toyota RAV4 airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2019, latest May 26, 2026.

2019 Toyota RAV4 airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2019May 2021Nov 2021May 2022Oct 2022Jun 2023Dec 2024
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to May 2026; peak Dec 2024 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2019 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.

  1. 201028 (7%)
  2. 201120 (7%)
  3. 201222 (8%)
  4. 201313 (5%)
  5. 201412 (6%)
  6. 201515 (5%)
  7. 201619 (8%)
  8. 201720 (7%)
  9. 201816 (5%)
  10. 201945 (5%)
  11. 202055 (9%)
  12. 2021125 (32%)
  13. 202210 (7%)
  14. 20238 (5%)
  15. 202412 (7%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have an airbag recall?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for airbag issues on the 2019 Toyota RAV4.
How many airbag complaints does the 2019 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 45 airbag-related complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, making up 5% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are the airbag complaints linked to crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 8 injuries associated with the airbag complaints for the 2019 Toyota RAV4.
What is the main airbag issue owners report on the 2019 RAV4?
Many owners describe water leaking through the roof rail area near the A-pillar and C-pillar, raising concern that it could reach the side curtain airbag components. Others report frontal airbags failing to deploy during crashes.
At what mileage do airbag problems tend to appear on the 2019 RAV4?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 8,000 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2019 Toyota RAV4.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.