2021 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

125Air Bags complaints

33.3%Of all 375 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS125 · 33.3%

Unspecified / other70 · 18.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM44 · 11.7%

ENGINE36 · 9.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM21 · 5.6%

Share of the 375 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 overview page.

What owners report

“I was involved with an accident in May 21, 2022. The front body parts were almost destroyed (please refers to the attached photo), but the…”NHTSA complaint 11466878 — filed 05/31/2022

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Toyota RAV4: 125 of 375 complaints on file (33.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 have in total?

375 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 49 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.