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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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17-0062020-11-09. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; SEATS. Rear Seat Entertainment Overhead DVD
T-SB-0003-19 Obs2020-04-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 10, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0024-20.
T-SB-0024-202020-04-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0003-19. ?The Introduction and Software Update Information sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0003-19 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.11.13), Entune? Audio Plus (version EU.20.21), or Entune? Premium Audio (CU.20.22) or older may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Bluetooth® audio information is missing from instrument cluster MID ?Long street names are not indicated when using turn-by-turn directions ?Abnormal navigation routing ?Toyota Park Assist Settings button displays in the Settings menu ?System is unable to call phone numbers with ?-? present in the number ?System is unable to send SMS via the Quick Message feature ?Abnormal Bluetooth® audio playback when inserting and removing the iPhone® USB cable from the USB port ?System is unable to play audio from iPhone® connected via USB when two phones are connected via Bluetooth® at the same time ?Browse button operates intermittently in Bluetooth® audio ?Screen flickers when switching between day and night modes ?Abnormal Pandora Internet Radio operation when switching between two iPhones ?Unit reboots intermittently ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1110 or B15E6 is present ?Diagnostic screen displays intermittently ?Weather Map is inoperative ??Unable to connect to server? displays when using voice recognition and searching for ?IHOP? ?Panoramic view monitor operates abnormally
G0X_Technical In2019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Instructions: This Limited Service Campaign has expired as of November 30, 2019. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN G0X POWER REAR HATCH MUTIPLEX ECU CERTAIN 2016 MODEL YEAR RAV4 & RAV4 HYBRID
G0X_Dealer Packa2019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer Package: This Limited Service Campaign has expired as of November 30, 2019. In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference with an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
T-SB-0003-19_Rev2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 25, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Corolla and Prius C vehicles. ? The faceplate ID applicability table has been updated. October 23, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17. ? The Introduction and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
T-TT-0574-192019-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons. Current multimedia systems are designed with the ability to adjust Bluetooth sound quality to compensate for echo or excessive background noise.
T-TT-0573-192019-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience a call failure when attempting to call a conference call number that has been saved in their phonebook (ex: ?8005550122,,,1.,2;;;2#?). This issue is caused by changes to the Bluetooth in the iOS 13 update and may be resolved in a future iOS update.
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-0124-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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.
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.
G0X TI 1215162018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Instructions: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
G0X Dealer Packa2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Toyota has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
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.
T-SB-0234-17_Rev2018-08-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2018 Rev2 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Corolla, Prius C, RAV4, and RAV4 HV vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. February 21, 2018 Rev1: ? The Introduction and Software Update sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0019-16. ? The Software Update section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0019-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
T-TT-0501-18_Rev2018-07-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TT: Some customers may experience a voice recognition inoperative condition or abnormal Entune operation after performing an Entune update.
T-TT-0392-16 Rev2018-06-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth connection issues after updating the Android Operating System to 5.x.x (Lollipop) or later.
T-SB-0027-14 Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery
T-SB-0031-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year Highlander, Highlander HV and RAV4 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent cruise control stalk illumination flicker condition. Please follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
TTT-0268-13 Rev32018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer?s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. 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 if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-SB-0019-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.10.48), Entune? Audio Plus (version EU.10.68 or EU.20.25 or EU.20.28), or Entune? Premium Audio (CU.10.71 or CU.10.72 or CU.20.05 or CU.20.08) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Swiping feature inoperative on APPs or Setup screens. ? Meijer Department Store is intermittently pronounced ?Mee-jer.? ? Number of transferred contacts is not updated. ? Slacker skips 2 songs when using steering wheel controls. ? Starting Pandora via voice recognition is intermittently inoperative. ? Transitioning from BT Audio to Entune, no sound is output (iPhone and Android). ? FM mode will show the incorrect number of available stations intermittently. ? Voice recognition will not start intermittently. ? Audio is intermittently not displayed on the home screen. ? Rumbling sound when no audio is playing. ? Intermittent ?Message list could not be loaded? is displayed when retrieving messages. ? Audio information does not match between the Head Unit and Instrument Cluster. ? Instrument Cluster has incorrect display of XM channels. ? Panoramic camera view is intermittently inoperative. ? Scout voice guidance has rear speakers muted. ? USB Audio Playback resets after key cycle.
T-TT-0385-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map Update and Upgrade USB Directory. Click on the TIS tab, Diagnostics tab, Telematics tab, and the document is now located under the reference documents sections. This change has occurred to help speed up the updating process of this document.
TSB-0019-16 Rev12018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.10.48), Entune? Audio Plus (version EU.10.68 or EU.20.05 or EU.20.08), or Entune? Premium Audio (CU.10.71 or CU.10.72 or CU.20.05 or CU.20.08) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: *Swiping feature inoperative on APPs or Setup screens; *Meijer Department Store is intermittently pronounced ?Mee-jer?; *Number of transferred contacts is not updated; *Slacker skips 2 songs when using steering wheel controls; *Starting Pandora via Voice Recognition is intermittently inoperative; *Transitioning from BT Audio to Entune, no sound is output (iPhone and Android); *FM mode will show the incorrect number of available stations intermittently; *Voice Recognition will not start intermittently; *Audio is intermittently not displayed on the home screen; *Rumbling sound when no audio is playing; *Intermittent ?Message list could not be loaded? is displayed when retrieving messages; *Audio information does not match between the Head Unit and Instrument Cluster; *Instrument Cluster has incorrect display of XM channels; *Panoramic camera view is intermittently inoperative; *Scout voice guidance has rear speakers muted; *USB Audio Playback resets after key cycle.
TTT-0344-15 Rev12018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
T-TT-0360-152018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware. The customer's iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: When receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. iTunes Radio app does not play via Bluetooth audio. Podcast and Audiobook media playback is inoperative via Bluetooth audio.

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