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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-TT-0251-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may experience A/C is inoperative with the DTC B1479 present. This can be caused by debris stuck in the flow control valve.
T-TT-0051-102018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
T-TT-0269-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
T-TT-0268-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-TT-0267-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
T-TT-0262-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil. With this change, the following should be noted
T-TT-0260-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Customer?s experiencing this condition can use a 3rd party podcast application on their iPhone (such as Pocket Casts or Instances) instead of the native Apple Podcast application.
T-SB-0007-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0133-14
T-SB-0006-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (i.e., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the ?USB Drive Navigation Map Update? SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote® update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
T-SB-0071-11 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
T-SB-0050-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. The RAV4 EV Power Management Control ECU and EV Gateway Control ECU logic have been updated to improve vehicle operation and charging timer operation. Use the following procedure to reprogram the RAV4 EV Power Management Control ECU and EV Gateway Control ECU.
T-SB-0169-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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 to see. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to update the radio software in order to equalize the screen brightness.
T-SB-0168-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Some 2013 model year Limited grade RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a condition in which one or both power back door actuator units separate from the ball mounts on the hatch or the body. Additionally, wiring on the actuator may be damaged, causing the power back door to become inoperative with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B2226, B2227, B2228, or B2229 present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0163-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type units.
T-SB-0051-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Applicability has been updated to include 2014 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius C, Prius PHV, Prius V, Venza vehicles. Vehicle equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. Vehicle orientation slow to update after vehicle start up. Five Bing results are not all displayed on the map.
T-SB-0026-12 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0163-13 .
T-SB-0122-11 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Toyota may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Toyota strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Toyota strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
T-TT-0128-112018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The Premium Display Audio type Entune system does not connect to the internet when using an iPhone.
T-TT-0124-112018-04-02. Service bulletin. TIRES. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
T-TT-0240-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. When diagnosing audio, navigation, and Bluetooth concerns on Toyota vehicles equipped with Premium Display Audio with Entune, adhere to the guidelines listed below.
T-TT-0278-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the Denso GEN7 Navigation System. The ?delete? soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
TS-BO030-01 Obso2018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY/WIPER. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
T-SB-0185-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
T-SB-0142-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some 2004 ? 2014 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
T-SB-0141-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; PARKING BRAKE. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.