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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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T-SB-0006-15_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 08, 2018 Rev1: REVISION NOTICE November 08, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2018 model year RAV4 vehicles. ? The Production Change Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2013 ? 2018 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the center roof drip molding on the RH and/or LH side of the vehicle becomes loose. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
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.
G0X Dealer Packa2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Dealer Letter Email: 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 Region Lette2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Region Letter: 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 Region Lette2018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Region Letter Email: 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-0120-182018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2017 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit corrosion around the rear hatch hinges. The corrosion may be present in varying degrees, ranging from paint blisters to red surface rust with perforation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0044-162018-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
T-SB-0044-162018-06-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
T-SB-0059-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Some 2016 model year RAV4 and RAV4 HV vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Power Back Door (PBD) is inoperative in the opening and closing directions with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2220 present, or inoperative in the closing direction only with DTCs B2226 and B2227 present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
T-SB-0304-172017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
T-SB-0103-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. 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 8 of ?Final Inspection & Cleaning.?)
T-SB-0102-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; STRUCTURE. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. 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 8 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.?)

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