2021 Toyota RAV4 Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 389 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2021 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 389 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“While waiting at a red light with my car stationary, the lane I occupied divided into two. I gently adjusted my steering wheel to the left, and in an unexpected turn of events, a dashboard indicator illuminated before my steering wheel rapidly veered to the right. This abrupt motion resulted in a collision with another vehicle, causing damage to both cars. Despite my attempts to avert the situation, my right thumb became trapped in the wheel, leading to a fracture. …”
NHTSA complaint #11538176, filed 2023-08“While driving to friends house, the collision warning popped on screen 1 or 2x but no vehicle was close to front of the car. When I turned into driveway and pulled onto yard to park the collision warning went off and red screen flased and I tried to brake but brakes would not depress. The car suddenly lurched forward quickly and I tried to steer away but it slammed into a line of cars with great force. I crashed into the parked car in front of me with such force it pushed a line of 4 cars. I had mild issues after crash: Whiplash, neck pain, head pain, and soreness. …”
NHTSA complaint #11514109, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 10241395Jul 10, 2023TT: This issue is currently under investigation. Please create TAS case and attach a store all health check. Please contact TAS for further instructions. If it is a weekend or a…
- 10241394Jul 10, 2023TT: Some 2021 - 2023 Highlander HV, RAV4 HV and Sienna HV vehicles equipped with Rear Motor Generator, MGR (Q610), may duplicate an abnormal noise (Drone, Growl, Humming, and/or…
- 10234337Mar 23, 2023TT: Some 2021 - 2023 Highlander HV, RAV4 HV and Sienna HV vehicles equipped with Rear Motor Generator, MGR (Q610), may duplicate an abnormal noise (Drone, Growl, Humming, and/or…
- 10234335Mar 23, 2023TT: Some 19-21MY RAV4 Japan produced vehicles in Puerto Rico only exhibit a squeak type noise from the front suspension over bumps. Japan produced vehicles can be identified by…
- 10234334Mar 22, 2023TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the sliding roof assembly when it is in the tilted…
- 10214321Mar 15, 2022TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?), which may be more pronounced after a cold soak. The steering angle value displayed in…
- 10210362Mar 1, 2022TSB: Some 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a sloshing or splashing noise from inside one or more door panels…
- 10190462Mar 22, 2021TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?), which may be more pronounced after a cold soak. The steering angle value displayed in…
- 10187264Jan 20, 2021TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular…
- 10187274Jan 5, 2021TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 9 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2021 Toyota RAV4
125 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsSeats
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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