Service bulletin T-SB-0079-20 Rev

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10185772
Published by NHTSA	2021-01-25
Manufacturer's number	T-SB-0079-20 Rev
Manufacturer's date	2020-12-09
NHTSA component	VISIBILITY; SUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear-view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve this condition.

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

Glass, wipers and mirrors, Suspension

Vehicles listed
TOYOTA RAV4	2019, 2020, 2021

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20V286000	2020-05-20. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
2019382	2019-08-06. Visual System

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB002123	2023-10-16. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Highlander and RAV4 vehicles, and 2022 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a start/stop switch may exhibit water entry to the vehicle from the HVAC drain hose being disconnected from the air conditioning radiator assembly and/or a grease/oil odor emitting from the vents. This condition may be caused by paraffin wax leaking from the evaporator. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
TSB005823	2023-10-16. Service bulletin. TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks
T-SB-0021-23	2023-06-26. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Highlander and RAV4 vehicles, and 2022 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a start/stop switch may exhibit water entry to the vehicle from the HVAC drain hose being disconnected from the air conditioning radiator assembly and/or a grease/oil odor emitting from the vents. This condition may be caused by paraffin wax leaking from the evaporator.
T-TT-0724-23	2023-04-17. Service bulletin. TT: Some 19-21MY RAV4 Japan produced vehicles in Puerto Rico only exhibit a squeak type noise from the front suspension over bumps. Japan produced vehicles can be identified by VINs beginning with J.
T-SB-0042-22 Rev	2023-01-17. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?The climate control system is NOT cooling or heating. ?MIL ON with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC[s]): oP15017A ? Hybrid/EV battery cooling refrigerant gas fluid leak or seal failure. oP1B8314 ? Hybrid/EV battery pack refrigerant pressure sensor ?a? circuit high circuit short to auxiliary battery. oP05347A ? Refrigerant gas fluid leak or seal failure. ?Humming/buzzing noise upon startup (Ready ON) with the compressor on. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions
TSB004222	2022-06-21. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a short humming/buzzing noise upon startup (Ready ON) with the compressor on. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0666-21	2021-11-15. Service bulletin. TT: Puerto Rico Only Customer states hearing a loud clunk/abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps.
T-TT-0663-21	2021-10-25. Service bulletin. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
T-SB-0079-20	2020-09-14. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces.
T-SB-0079-20	2020-09-14. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces.