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2021 Toyota Rav4

Air bag complaints dominate 2021 RAV4 owner reports

Of 372 complaints filed with NHTSA, air bags are by far the top concern at 124 reports (33%) and the most serious to watch: owners tie them to 28 crashes and 34 injuries. After that, complaints drop off sharply into electrical (45, 12%), engine (36, 10%), structure (21, 6%) and fuel/propulsion (21, 6%) issues. Fires are rare but show up across the electrical, engine, air bag and fuel systems.

Most reported areas

Air Bags safety 33%
The single biggest issue: 124 reports (33%), linked to 28 crashes, 34 injuries and 1 fire. The one to watch most closely.
Electrical System safety 12%
Second most reported: 45 reports (12%), with 5 fires, 4 crashes and 4 injuries, the highest fire count of any area.
Engine safety 10%
36 reports (10%) with 3 fires; no crashes or injuries reported, but worth a careful inspection.
Structure safety 6%
21 reports (6%), tied to 2 crashes and 2 injuries; no fires reported.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 6%
21 reports (6%), with 1 fire and 1 crash; no injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 372 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.