2006 Toyota Rav4 Seats Problems
3 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Seats Recalls (1)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Owner Complaints (3)
WHEN IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND THE LEVER TO ADJUST THE ANGLE OF THE SEAT BACK IS LIFTED, THE SEAT BACK MOVES AWAY FROM THE DRIVER'S BACK AND DOES NOT RETURN. IF NO ONE IS IN THE SEAT SOMETIMES THE SEAT BACK WHEN PUSHED BACK WILL RETURN FORWARD BUT SLOWLY AND WEAKLY. DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT REQUIRES THE VEHICLE BE STEERED, THE SEAT LEVER KEPT LIFTED AND REACHING BACK TO PULL THE SEAT FORWARD. THIS UNNERVING AND UNSAFE. *JB
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 RAV4. THE 2ND SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE. THIS SEAT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ON 4/2006. SINCE 12/09/06 THE FAILURE HAS REOCCURRED AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRACK WAS GRINDING AWAY AND THE HINGE BROKEN AGAIN. THE DEALER CALLED WEEKLY TO INFORM HER THAT THE PART WASN'T AVAILABLE. *AK
THE HEAD RESTS IN CAR PUSH HEAD TOO FAR FORWARD, AND ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE. I HAD TO TURN THE HEAD REST AROUND BACKWARDS, WHICH IS UNSAFE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. I TOLD TOYOTA ABOUT THIS, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. *NM