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Service bulletins for the 2006 Toyota RAV4

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.

308 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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T-SB-0008-202020-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address the condition. NOTE This bulletin applies to ALL powertrain fluids excluding fuel and coolant.
KR3_Dealer Packa2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Package: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
KR3_Dealer Email2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
KR3_Region Lette2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
KR3_Region Email2019-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Region Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
T-SB-0080-192019-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part. NOTE The ARINIX® Tip is NOT registered or labeled for sale or use outside the United States or Puerto Rico.
T-SB-0134-16-Rev2019-09-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. October 30, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0012-13 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. NOTE ECU is a Toyota term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ?ECU? is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: ? Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? Engine Control Module (ECM) ? Transmission Control Module (TCM) ? Any other Toyota specific control unit
T-SB-0033-14_Rev2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.
G0Y_JR8_Dealer P2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Packet: Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign completion is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign repairs completed for the campaign listed below. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners receive the follow-up notifications and contact your dealership. Please note the follow-up activity may cause an increase in owner appointments. Toyota will continue with additional follow-up activities in the months to come. Please take this into consideration when analyzing your manpower requirements.
G0Y_JR8_Region L2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Region Letter: Toyota will be conducting Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
G0Y_JR8_Dealer E2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Email: Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign completion is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign repairs completed for the campaign listed below. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners receive the follow-up notifications and contact your dealership. Please note the follow-up activity may cause an increase in owner appointments. Toyota will continue with additional follow-up activities in the months to come. Please take this into consideration when analyzing your manpower requirements.
G0Y_JR8_Region E2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Region Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign follow-up notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
ZF4-WPB POL15-042018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. WPB: In certain 2006 to 2012 model year Rav4 4WD vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the vehicle may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving as a result of contamination to the front bearing.
ZF4-Dealer Daily2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. DD: In our continuing efforts to help ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Rear Differential Coupling Growl Noise on 2006-2012 model year RAV4 4WD vehicles. In some of these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports that the vehicle may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving due to contamination of the front bearing. Although the Rear Differential Assembly is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Powertrain Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about our customers? ownership experience. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for Rear Differential Coupling Growl Noise in the covered vehicles. Please see the Warranty Enhancement Program Details for additional information. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZF4-Dealer Lette2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. DL: In our continuing efforts to help ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Rear Differential Coupling Growl Noise on 2006-2012 model year RAV4 4WD vehicles. In some of these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports that the vehicle may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving due to contamination of the front bearing. Although the Rear Differential Assembly is covered by Toyota's New Vehicle Limited Powertrain Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about our customers? ownership experience. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for Rear Differential Coupling Growl Noise in the covered vehicles. Please see the Warranty Enhancement Program Details for additional information. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
T-TT-0372-15 Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: In certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure will require a short block replacement. Currently, when a new short block assembly is ordered for a vehicle, dowels pins connecting the short block to the crankcase stiffener are not present.If you are performing a short block replacement under ZE7, please order the following parts in addition to the short block, and install in the new short block upon receipt.
G0Y TI RAV4 01192018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Instructions: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles (equipped with a V6 (2GR) engine) operated in specific cold climate areas where high amounts of road salt are used (?Cold Climate States?) may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s Center No.2 Exhaust Pipe sub-assembly (muffler). Toyota investigated these reports and determined that this condition may lead to rust perforation in the muffler. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of use and/or exposure to the environment.
G0Y Dealer Packa2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles (equipped with a V6 (2GR) engine) operated in specific cold climate areas where high amounts of road salt are used (?Cold Climate States?) may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s Center No.2 Exhaust Pipe sub-assembly (muffler). Toyota investigated these reports and determined that this condition may lead to rust perforation in the muffler. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of use and/or exposure to the environment.
G0Y Dealer Packa2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Package Email: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles (equipped with a V6 (2GR) engine) operated in specific cold climate areas where high amounts of road salt are used (?Cold Climate States?) may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s Center No.2 Exhaust Pipe sub-assembly (muffler). Toyota investigated these reports and determined that this condition may lead to rust perforation in the muffler. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of use and/or exposure to the environment.
G0Y Region Lette2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Region Letter Email: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles (equipped with a V6 (2GR) engine) operated in specific cold climate areas where high amounts of road salt are used (Cold Climate States) may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's Center No.2 Exhaust Pipe sub-assembly (muffler). Toyota investigated these reports and determined that this condition may lead to rust perforation in the muffler. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of use and/or exposure to the environment.
G0Y Dealer Daily2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Daily: Special Service Campaign G0Y dealer letter and technical instructions now available on TIS.
ZE7 Phase 2 POL12018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive engine oil consumption.
TSB0182172018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
T-SB-0134-162018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
BST-TI-Smart Sto2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals at certain speeds and in certain driving conditions.

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