2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Safety Overview
The 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Seat belts:rear/other
- Visibility/wiper
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TOYOTA RAV4 owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 ...
A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Recall 16V096000: A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 ...
Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint, potentially resulting in the separation of the wiper linkage. Once this occurs, the wipers would not function, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 15V577000: Over time, the dripping water may cause corrosion and wear at the joint... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and c...
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 14V054000: If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4...
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
NHTSA Recall 13V123000: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model y...
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
NHTSA Recall 13V014000: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.