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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
- 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.
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.