2012 Toyota RAV4 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,575 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The rear seat shakes over any rough surface. In watching the headrest for the rear seat in the rear view mirror while driving there is about a 2-inch sideways travel. Have tried the seat in various positions and the problem remains. By rough I don't mean potholes...things like changing lanes over reflector buttons, freeways with rain grooves, things like that. My 12 year old jeep grand cherokee's rear seat doesn't shake at all in these conditions, but this RAV4 rear seat most certainly does. The shaking is so bad sometimes that it rattles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10547214, filed 2013-10, 18,575 miles“The head restraint will not let me sit up comfortably. It pushes my head forward causing neck pain. Can't just lean seat back more as some suggest. That would just decrease the inadequate back support in the seat even further!”
NHTSA complaint #10480631, filed 2012-10“The angle of the forward-leaning headrests makes it impossible to sit up straight while driving. They push the driver's head forward, causing neck and back pain. Very uncomfortable and dangerous since many people are turning the headrests around in order to drive comfortably. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10459680, filed 2012-05Related recalls
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota RAV4
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSeat belts
30 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology