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2019 Toyota Rav4 Backup System Problems

2 owner-reported backup system complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2026Jun 2023
Date Range

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

Backup System Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #19V576000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the back-up camera system and replace the audio display unit, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0N.

Owner Complaints (2)

highBACK OVER PREVENTION
Filed: Jan 2026

Your infotainment screen turns on and off intermittently, which causes your backup camera to stop working at times. When you try to use a third-party display system as a replacement, basic functions like resetting maintenance reminders, adjusting the dashboard clock, and communicating with your car's systems don't work—even though radio, navigation, and Apple CarPlay still function. Fixing this will likely require repairing or replacing the original infotainment system or finding a third-party solution that's fully compatible with your car's communication systems.

NHTSA #: 11714421
mediumBACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CrashFiled: Jun 2023

Driver was in the process of parking. While driver had foot on brake and about to put vehicle in park, vehicle suddenly lurched forward uncontrollably, jumped the curb, ran over thick bushes, and ran into the front window of a store. as soon as vehicle stopped, driver placed the vehicle in park. None of the safety features prevented this.

NHTSA #: 11527230

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