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2019 Toyota RAV4 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA logged 21 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras on the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 2% of that year's 878 total complaints, tied to 3 crashes and a median failure mileage of 25,000. A related recall (19V576000) covers a back-up camera that may not activate due to a damaged electrical connector.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
21
2% of 878
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Pre-Collision System reportedly failed to stop the vehicle during a low-speed parking maneuver, allowing it to jump a curb and strike a building.
  • Pre-Collision System reportedly did not prevent a forward collision when a lead vehicle braked suddenly during sun glare conditions.
  • Backup camera intermittently stopped working, described by owners as linked to the infotainment screen turning on and off on its own.
  • Owners reported water leakage, often blamed on roof rack or crossbar gaskets, reaching electrical components and disabling safety systems including blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning.

When 2019 Toyota RAV4 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 29, 2020, latest Aug 23, 2026.

2019 Toyota RAV4 collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2020Oct 2022Mar 2023Nov 2023Mar 2025Jan 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2022 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Toyota RAV4

  1. NHTSA 19V576000Aug 6, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras14,215 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Risk: If the backup camera system does not activate and the driver does not check his/her surroundings while reversing, there is an increased risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20101 (0%)
  2. 20111 (0%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20131 (0%)
  5. 20141 (1%)
  6. 20152 (1%)
  7. 20163 (1%)
  8. 20179 (3%)
  9. 20188 (2%)
  10. 201921 (2%)
  11. 202010 (2%)
  12. 202117 (4%)
  13. 202211 (8%)
  14. 202322 (14%)
  15. 202417 (10%)
  16. 202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does the 2019 RAV4 have for Collision Avoidance & Cameras?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2019 RAV4, which is 2% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 RAV4 backup camera?
Yes. Recall 19V576000 covers 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles where a damaged electrical connector can prevent the back-up camera from activating in reverse.
Did any 2019 RAV4 collision avoidance issues cause crashes?
NHTSA data ties 3 crashes to complaints filed under Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2019 RAV4, with no reported injuries or fires.
At what mileage do these problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure across reported cases for this area is 25,000 miles.

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.