2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“During snowy but manageable conditions, the brake system on my 2021 RAV4 Prime SE failed to respond, and the vehicle did not decelerate when I pressed the brake pedal. A “Pre-Collision System Malfunction” warning appeared shortly before impact. I was unable to steer away despite attempting an…”
filed Dec 4, 2025
“Upon entering a light controlled intersection at a relatively slow speed (probably less than 20 mph} on wet pavement, an oncoming car suddenly made a left turn directly in front of me. I applied the applied the breaks hard and slid into the passenger side of the turning vehicle. The ABS system did…”
filed Jan 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other RAV4 Prime years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RAV4 Prime | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 RAV4 Prime | 6 | 10% |
| 2022 RAV4 Prime | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.