2015 Toyota RAV4 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2015 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Takata recall - the 3 seat belts in the back do not lock while in motion. My 6yr. Son is constantly sliding while the vehicle is in motion. It occurs when the vehicle is stationary, in motion, on a city street or highway, turning, applying the brakes, abruptly swaying to right or left to avoid collision, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11046994, filed 2017-11, 35,576 miles“Right side rear seat and middle rear seat belt buckles fail to lock properly or not at all. One is currently useless. Left side rear ok. I noted this purchasing this car used inspecting. Is this covered under a warranty or federal mandate?”
NHTSA complaint #11057046, filed 2017-12, 35,740 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the driver's side front seat belt buckle was stuck and failed to release immediately. The contact had to continuously push the seat belt button to release the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11493027, filed 2022-11, 94,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while using the rear seat belts, the occupant was unable to adjust the straps, and while moving in the seats, the seat belt straps erroneously became tighter. The contact stated that the failure was present with the rear driver's side seat belt and rear passenger’s side seat belt. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer had not yet been contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11657468, filed 2025-04, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190456Mar 15, 2021DP: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 30 | 12% |
| 2011 | 30 | 10% |
| 2010 | 18 | 5% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 3% |
| 2007 | 17 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota RAV4
85 complaintsOther or unknown
61 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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