NHTSA Complaint #11573287 — 2017 TOYOTA RAV4

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11573287
Vehicle 2017 TOYOTA RAV4
Component SEATS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 3
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State IL

Consumer Description

I would like to report my safety concerns from the crash accident. Feb.14 Wednesday I drove my wife’s car 2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE. On intersection l stop completely on red stop lights.l was first, had no car up front of me.Than from behind other car Ford Focus fit me with a full speed 45. I was only in the car. On the hit my seat slid forward causing my knees to hit the dashboard. Then the seat flattened causing me to fall backward.Also the cover of moonroof got opened. While lying back on flat seat l saw sky.I was able to self extricate.l was in shock from what just happened.3 hours after the accident l had gradual onset neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, and a generalized headache.After 5 hours l Went to ER on same day , than again ER next Monday , than l saw my primary care doctor a week later-next Wednesday. Now if l will have a child in baby seat or teenager or adult seating behind driver , for sure they will get hurt badly or injured or killed. I have reported this situation to Toyota HQ. They responded that this accident will be under investigation. P.S. Takata airbags did not blow out

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