NHTSA Complaint #11716983 — 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11716983
Vehicle	2021 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 15, 2026
Date Filed	February 10, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Driver door lock actuator. When using the vehicles remote key, the driver door does not lock and unlock with the rest of the vehicles locks. This failure can cause theft of personal property in the vehicle or theft of the vehicle itself. The problem has been confirmed by other toyota owners with similar models. No warning lights of the problem appeared.

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