2019 Toyota RAV4 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cruise control and other safety issues randomly go off line. When driving cruise control turn off, as do the electronics. Further, the automatic bright lights are random to the point I have to disable the system. I have pics and video, cannot change format, don't know how.”
NHTSA complaint #11385426, filed 2020-12, 25,000 miles“My check engine light is on due to O2 sensor being dirty. While this light is on some features in the car are disabled like cruise control. It might also be that the ABS braking system is turned off! I am not sure but once when the car in front of me abruptly stopped I was surprised my emergency braking did not kick in.”
NHTSA complaint #11692489, filed 2025-10“Rav4 2019 - We lost engine power while driving on the highway at 75 mph. We were in the #2 lane and were fortunate to be able to coast to the side of the road. Quite scary as there were semi trucks behind us.We had been driving for approximately 3.5 hours on the highway at 70-75 MPH. The outside temperature registering on our vehicle began at 110 and continued to increase on up to 118 degrees at the time of the incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749733, filed 2026-07“I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green and I pressed the gas, the engine sputtered and almost shut off. Just before I came to a stop, the engine revved up and the vehicle accelerated. The uneven acceleration is concerning. I recently replaced the gas cap and serviced the fuel system, which leads me to believe there is a defect with the engine. Later in the day, the check engine light went on and AWD system, cruise control, and lane assist were disabled.”
NHTSA complaint #11620817, filed 2024-10“Pre-Collision System (PCS) failed. My daughter during sunset (sun glare) struck the vehicle in front of her, that suddenly braked due to sun glare. Toyota hasn't look at PCS system yet and the car is at the repair shop, but I did open a case with Toyota to investigate failure and access onboard data. Auto repair shop will check the system, but no malfunction warning on the car's warning display. There were no warning present prior to accident or post-accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11553792, filed 2023-11Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 9% |
| 2023 | 18 | 11% |
| 2022 | 11 | 7% |
| 2021 | 18 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Toyota RAV4
269 complaintsEngine
207 complaintsOther or unknown
172 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsBody and structure
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSuspension
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
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