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2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
33%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 33% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving today, I was at a stop light waiting to turn left. There was a car in front of me at their designated light waiting to turn right. When light turned green, the rav 4 registered the car turning as a potential accident and slammed the safety breaks while we turned left. RAV4 went in full stop in the middle of the turning street. Thankfully a car was not behind us or that could’ve caused an accident. The sensors seem to be too sensitive.”

NHTSA complaint #11771970, filed 2026-10

“Vehicle: 2026 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid Mileage at time of incident: 145 miles While driving on the highway with my family, I was passing a semi-truck when the vehicle suddenly and aggressively applied the brakes without any warning. The braking was strong enough that the vehicle shook violently and nearly caused me to lose control. This placed my family and surrounding drivers in immediate danger. The unintended braking occurred three times within approximately ten minutes while traveling at highway speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11722993, filed 2026-03

“My 2026 Toyota RAV4 SE AWD suddenly applied the brakes and shifted into neutral while I was making a protected left turn on a green arrow. An oncoming vehicle was also turning left on a green arrow into its nearest lane, so our paths should not have crossed. The unexpected intervention was dangerous and could have caused a collision. I am concerned the Pre-Collision System incorrectly detected an imminent collision. I would like NHTSA to investigate whether this is a recurring safety issue with the 2026 RAV4.”

NHTSA complaint #11771871, filed 2026-10

“While driving on a freeway at approximately 65–70 mph, the vehicle suddenly applied the brakes without any apparent obstacle ahead. A warning message “LOOK AHEAD” appeared on the dashboard at the same time. There were no vehicles, pedestrians, or objects in front of my car that would justify emergency braking. This unexpected braking created a dangerous situation, as the vehicle behind me had to brake suddenly to avoid a rear-end collision. The incident posed a serious safety risk to myself and other drivers. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735012, filed 2026-05

“The dash warning System malfunction/SRS Airbag/advance parking system malfunction and all the lights lit up as we were on a road trip. it happened 3 times- each after we had been driving 5 hours or more, and each time after we had stopped the car and then got in to drive again. Safety of ourselves and others put at risk as we had NO safety features working as we drove with this warning. Visited 2 dealers on trip- Ramey Princeton Toyota, WV and Toms' River Gateway Toyota, NJ, They told us the part was: ADAS Module part 881C0-42061. …”

NHTSA complaint #11759020, filed 2026-08

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261033%
2022360%
201817%

Other parts of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Other or unknown
15 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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