2005 Toyota RAV4 Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

59Air Bags complaints

41.8%Of all 141 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 BAGS59 · 41.8%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 8.5%

Unspecified / other11 · 7.8%

ENGINE9 · 6.4%

STEERING8 · 5.7%

Share of the 141 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Toyota RAV4 overview page.

What owners report

“The recall repair was completed 7/15/25. It never updated in anyoneâs system. I have been fighting between Toyota corp and the dealership for weeks more…”NHTSA complaint 11679796 — filed 08/11/2025

“AIR BAG RECALL: I HAVE BEEN GETTING RECALL NOTICES FOR YEARS. I HAVE NOTIFIED TOYOTA MANY TIMES THAT I NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE!!! IT…”NHTSA complaint 11229910 — filed 07/07/2019

“"TAKATA RECALL" MY CAR ONLY HAD IT'S PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. TOYOTA DEALER SAID THE DRIVERS SIDE (STEERING WHEEL) AIR BAG, DID NOT NEED…”NHTSA complaint 11060860 — filed 01/06/2018

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota RAV4 have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Toyota RAV4: 59 of 141 complaints on file (41.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Toyota RAV4 have in total?

141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 13 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 07/12/2026.