Feb 19, 2026Speed controlBrakesDriver assistanceCrash
On 12/24/25 I was pulling into a parking space, took foot off accelerator to brake and vehicle suddenly accelerated and engine revved. I kept pushing the brake, but the vehicle kept lurching forward and slammed into car parked in front of me before finally stopping. My vehicle was going so hard forward that it pushed the car I hit 2 to 3 feet out of it's parking space and even punctured the radiator. It was not raining, the floor mat was not in the way, I did not have cruise control engaged. On 12/10/25 I took my car to Toyota dealership because I had a slow leak in one tire, which had to be replaced. At that time, the service department also updated parking assist software (could that be the problem?). In answer to above questions: * brakes and accelerator malfunctioned and it is available for inspection upon request. * no one was in the car I hit. I was not injured. * the problem has not been reproduced to my knowledge or confirmed. * the vehicle has been inspected by a third-party that Toyota engaged and also Erie Insurance. A police report is available. * there was no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure on 12/24/25.
NHTSA ODI 11719013
Jan 28, 2026BrakesCrash
Vehicle rolled backwards in reverse while brake pedal was pressed all the way down. Claim was filed with Toyota. After two months, they have said it is a non-issue.
NHTSA ODI 11713914
Jul 31, 2025SteeringSeat beltsBrakesCrash2 injuries
Brakes failed to respond wheels locked and steering shut down
NHTSA ODI 11677533
Nov 25, 2024Speed controlBrakesEngineCrash2 injuries
Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removing windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled
NHTSA ODI 11627159
Nov 9, 2024Speed controlBrakesEngineCrash2 injuries
Two week old 2024 RAV4 hybrid with less than 300 miles. In my driveway I put car in drive and it suddenly and aggressively accelerated. It would not stop or slow despite my attempts to brake, trying to avoid collision all I could do was steer to avoid impact. Finally grazed a tree trunk, car then rolled onto passenger side and came to rest against the bush by my front door. Spouse and I required extrication by Fire Dept requiring jaws of life and removal of windshield. Unsure of long-term injuries Been driving many years and never had an accident with vehicle damage Car was totaled
NHTSA ODI 11624321
Oct 7, 2024BrakesCrash
I was pulling into a parking space at work and went to break to park and my car accelerated up a hill. After I released my foot from the break,and tried pumping the break the car eventually decelerated and I was able to come down off the hill to park. I had damage to the passenger corner panel and had to file and insurance claim for repairs. I called the dealership and they said they had not heard of any type of issues with breaks on this model and to file an insurance claim and they would inspect the vehicle for default.
NHTSA ODI 11618422
Sep 26, 2024Speed controlBrakesCrash
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving into a parking speed at a low rate of speed, the contact pressed the brake pedal to stop but the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. The contact indicated that the vehicle accelerated forward and crashed into the parked vehicle ahead. During the incident no injuries were reported and a police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not determined and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 500.
NHTSA ODI 11616626
Jun 3, 2024BrakesCrash1 injury
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle did not stop as intended. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was trying to avoid a crash. The contact stated that while trying to prevent the oncoming vehicle from crashing into the contact's vehicle, the contact crashed into a curb. The contact stated that while driving off the curb, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel was steered to the left, the vehicle did not stop. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a pole and then the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was damaged on the passenger's side from the front bumper to the passenger's front door. The driver's front door rear view mirror was damaged. In addition, the transmission fluid leaked and the passenger's front wheel was detached. The fire department and Police department arrived on the scene. The contact sustained injuries to the right lower leg and left wrist. The contact’s left wrist was burned due to the air bag deployment. The contact received medical treatment for the injuries at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500.
NHTSA ODI 11592083