2011 Toyota RAV4: Vehicle Speed Control complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 that list the vehicle speed control component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11720240 (filed 02/24/2026): “The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. the contact stated that while driving and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle continued to accelerate unintendedly. the contact continuously depressed the brake pedal and shifted to neutral(n), and the vehicle responded as intended.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11669248 (filed 06/25/2025): “The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. the contact stated while reversing to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated. the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle stopped. the contact stated that after turning off the vehicle and entering the residence, the vehicle independent…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11567309 (filed 01/23/2024): “The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. the contact stated while stopped at a red light with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated and rolled forward. the contact quickly put the vehicle in park and was able to pull over down the road. the contact stated that while pulling over and then sh…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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