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2019 Toyota Rav4 Seats Problems

6 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2025Dec 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (6)

mediumSEATS
Filed: Dec 2025

Your RAV4's driver's seat causes sharp mid-to-upper back pain that starts within 15 minutes of driving and lasts for about two hours afterward. The pain doesn't occur in other vehicles you drive, and adjusting the seat position or using aftermarket lumbar supports doesn't help. This suggests the seat's design or ergonomics may not be suitable for extended driving comfort.

NHTSA #: 11706664
mediumSEATS
Filed: Mar 2025

The seat warmer/heater burned a hole through my driver's side seat and my coat. Luckily, I was not injured but I have severe concerns about this problem also occurring in the passenger seat where my children sit. This problem causes me worry about my own safety and that of my children. I am disappointed to be unable to use a feature that I specifically purchased this vehicle to use and enjoy. I currently have my vehicle at a Toyota dealership for diagnosis and evaluation.

NHTSA #: 11646937
mediumSEATS
Filed: Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to adjust the front driver's side seat when the seat adjuster failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat track assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

NHTSA #: 11534074
mediumSEATS
Filed: Aug 2022

hi, the driver lower seat frame being detached, the right slide is seized /stuck on the rail track and inoperable causing risk for unsafe driving equipment. I have a child and cannot drive with a broken seat - I don't reach it is a liability for safety! thanks, very respectfully [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA #: 11477462
mediumSEATS
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while picking up her husband, upon sitting on the front passenger’s seat, he noticed that the seat was extremely hot. The contact stated that the heated seat feature was in the off position. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and the vehicle was being diagnosed while filing the complaint. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

NHTSA #: 11433190
mediumSEATS
Filed: Aug 2020

PASSENGER SEAT HEAT WARMER ISN'T WORKING CORRECTLY ON LOW OR HIGH THE SEAT STAYS COLD AND I TIRED KEEPING IT ON FROM 15-45 MINUTES AND IT STAYS COLD.

NHTSA #: 11342735

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