Service bulletin T-SB-0124-15
A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.
| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10152250 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2018-12-17 |
| Manufacturer's number | T-SB-0124-15 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2015-12-14 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
NHTSA's summary
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain the specified State of Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and assure proper State of Charge (SOC) at delivery. To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks of ownership, all dealers should check battery State of Charge (SOC) and recharge, if necessary, within 48 hours of delivery to customers.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Electrical system
| TOYOTA 4RUNNER | 2016 |
|---|---|
| TOYOTA AVALON | 2016 |
| TOYOTA CAMRY | 2016 |
| TOYOTA COROLLA | 2016 |
| TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2016 |
| TOYOTA LAND CRUISER | 2016 |
| TOYOTA MIRAI | 2016 |
| TOYOTA PRIUS | 2016 |
| TOYOTA PRIUS C | 2016 |
| TOYOTA PRIUS V | 2016 |
| TOYOTA RAV4 | 2016 |
| TOYOTA SEQUOIA | 2016 |
| TOYOTA SIENNA | 2016 |
| TOYOTA TACOMA | 2016 |
| TOYOTA TUNDRA | 2016 |
| TOYOTA YARIS | 2016 |
| TOYOTA redundant RAV4 HV | 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2023589 | 2023-11-01. Electrical |
|---|---|
| 23V734000 | 2023-11-01. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| 2021723 | 2021-11-24. Electrical |
| 2020284 | 2020-06-25. Electrical |
| 19V319000 | 2019-04-23. AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 2018477 | 2018-09-05. Electrical |
| 18V579000 | 2018-09-05. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 2017363 | 2017-07-20. Electrical |
| 16V775000 | 2016-10-24. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| T-TT-0790-25 | 2025-09-09. Service bulletin. Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low. |
|---|---|
| 21TG01 | 2025-07-10. Service bulletin. Campaign Expired - replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 21TG01 12-VOLT BATTERY SIZE AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION CERTAIN 2013 – 2018 RAV4 |
| 21TG01 | 2025-07-10. Service campaign. 21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire. |
| T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 | 2025-07-10. Service campaign. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks. |
| 21TG01 | 2024-09-07. Other. During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire. |
| 21TG01 | 2024-08-08. Other. During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire. |
| 24TE03 | 2024-07-23. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 24TE03 Rav4 Battery Class Action Settlement CERTAIN 2013 – 2018 Model Year RAV4 |
| 24TE03 | 2024-07-23. Other. On April 9, 2024, a settlement of claims for certain 2013-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles was preliminarily approved by the federal court. The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on November 19, 2024 to determine if the settlement should be finally approved. The settlement includes Toyota’s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles which were inspected/repaired under Consumer Advisory 21TG01. |
| 24TE03 | 2024-07-23. Other. On April 9, 2024, a settlement of claims for certain 2013-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles was preliminarily approved by the federal court. The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on November 19, 2024 to determine if the settlement should be finally approved. The settlement includes Toyota’s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles which were inspected/repaired under consumer advisory 21TG01. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. This is NOT a recall or a service campaign, but is provided to reassure owners that Toyota stands behind the reliability of our vehicles. |
| 21TG01 | 2024-07-23. Service campaign. During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire. |