I have a 2008 Toyota Rav 4, keyless error

no this is not a service the factory requires, it is dealer added, unless the car is running poorly and the fuel system is the problem save your money.

I think I would be having this conversation with an attorney ASAP

I would look at the key. Is it the original. Didm you get an add on alrm system or remote start switch?

wonder if its an open spot in the starter?....if it stops on an exact dead spot of the armature ...it can be an open circiut...might ck applicable power train warranties that might cover this

Interesting problem.. since not US spec. Is there a 'remote keyless (fob)' programmed for this vehicle? That's the only way to DE-arm the immobilizer (anti-theft) feature (based on US specs). Unless you have this key fob (keyless entry remote... which must also be programmed for this vehicle), the only other way is wait 5 minutes with the existing key in the ignition, then it should start (US specs). You will still need to have an 'ACTIVE' keyless remote programmed for this vehicle... otherwise, you'll continue to run into this problem.

If your car has an alarm with a separate remote, it is a separate system and it is probably self-arming. When you lock the doors with the key central lock, the alarm gets armed by the RAV4 being OFF and the door locking action. When you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm is still armed because the key is not comunicating with the alarm just the cars factory keyless system.

You can take it back to the dealer, and have them change the battery, or go to Autozone, buy the battery and do it yourself. They can show you how to do it. And which battery it takes. It's not hard to do. Good luck.

check with local toyota dealer

Electronic throttle control motor may have failed.