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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

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

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T-SB-0024-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
T-SB-0021-122018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
T-SB-0246-122018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of ?Final Inspection & Cleaning?.) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2013 model year RAV4.
T-SB-0245-122018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2013 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet
T-SB-0021-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
T-SB-0093-09 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor. Please use the following procedure for removal and installation of the sun visor.
T-SB-0064-10 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
T-SB-0030-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
T-SB-0015-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key system prior to vehicle delivery.
T-SB-0024-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
T-SB-0009-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2013 model year RAV4 EV. Some check points have been added, expanded or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.
T-SB-0008-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2013 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK SHEET
T-SB-0003-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
T-SB-0002-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To ensure the off-board charging functions and vehicle charging system are operating properly, inspect the charging functions during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) following the procedures in this bulletin.
SST Requirements2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
T-SB-0033-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
T-TT-0228-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the Service Plug.
T-SB-0030-12 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-13.
T-SB-0051-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 2012-2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.2.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
E0A Dealer Notic2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. In late April 2014, Toyota will be mailing an update to the Owner?s Manual for certain 2010 through 2013 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) and certain 2012 through 2013 RAV4 Electric Vehicles (EV). Sample Owner Letter labels are provided below for your reference.
E0A Region Notic2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. In late April 2014, Toyota will be mailing an update to the Owner?s Manual for certain 2010 through 2013 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) and certain 2012 through 2013 RAV4 Electric Vehicles (EV). Sample Owner Letter labels are provided below for your reference.
T-TT-0228-132018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the Service Plug. NOTE: If these steps are not followed, it's possible to damage the Service Plug installation/removal mechanism.
T-SB-0169-13 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Some 2013 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the radio screen brightness varies noticeably between the audio and map/APPs screens, and/or the map/APPs screen is difficult not see. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to update the radio software in order to equalize the screen brightness.
E0A Dealer Notic2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. In late April 2014, Toyota will be mailing an update to the Owner?s Manual for certain 2010 through 2013 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) and certain 2012 through 2013 RAV4 Electric Vehicles (EV). Sample Owner Letter labels are provided below for your reference.
E0A Region Notic2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. In late April 2014, Toyota will be mailing an update to the Owner?s Manual for certain 2010 through 2013 Model Year Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV) and certain 2012 through 2013 RAV4 Electric Vehicles (EV). Sample Owner Letter labels are provided below for your reference.

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