Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
347 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-TT-0621-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TT: Any HVAC repair requiring reassembly of the quick connect fitting between the suction hose sub-assembly and the suction pipe sub-assembly located at the top right of the engine compartment. |
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| T-TT-0616-20 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?). Condition may be more pronounced after a cold soak. Steering Angle value displayed in Techstream may be greater than +3° off when the steering wheel is held straight. Every time the vehicle?s battery is disconnected or discharged, the Steering Angle Neutral Point memorization and the Steering Sensor Zero Point Calibration must be performed. These steps are consistent with Step 3 and 4 of the ?BEFORE INSPECTION? section of the Pre- Delivery Service Check Sheet |
| T-TT-0582-19 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. TT: Customer states that there is a squeak or groan noise from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. |
| T-SB-0079-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration can be observed at highway speeds of approximately 50 ? 70 mph on typical concrete/asphalt road surfaces. |
| T-SB-0047-19 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the head unit?s expiration date must be checked. If the expiration date is still valid, a license key may be generated without the use of an activation card number. Updating the maps without the use of an activation card number is considered an Embedded Navigation Update (refer to pg. 10) and performing this process does not extend the duration of telematic map services. If the head unit?s expiration date is expired, or is expiring within the next 90 days, it should be recommended to the customer to purchase an activation number. Utilizing an activation number will initiate a Dynamic Navigation Update (refer to pg. 4). This Dynamic Navigation Update will perform the Embedded Navigation Update and provide telematic map services for a period of two years from the day that the Dynamic Navigation Update is performed. Activation card numbers are provided in an activation card number pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. |
| T-TT-0615-20 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data. |
| T-SB-0074-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle; and 2020 model year Corolla Hybrid Vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to dust or debris buildup in the HV battery cooling fan and/or HV cooling filter. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0615-20 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data. |
| T-SB-0074-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle; and 2020 model year Corolla Hybrid Vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to dust or debris buildup in the HV battery cooling fan and/or HV cooling filter. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0553-19 Rev | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ?Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ?Worn out GFCI internal contacts ?Improper installation or wiring of GFCI breaker |
| T-SB-0067-20 | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TSB: Some 2019 - 2020 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise from the rear differential assembly when accelerating from a stop and/or on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 - 20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the AWD system. |
| 20TE04 - RAV4 HV | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT. DL: Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2020 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Some customer reports have also noted the ?Distance to Empty? shown on the multi-information display is less than expected. Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual. Although the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for normal Basic Warranty coverage period, 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to refueling performance concerns. |
| 20TE04 - Dealer | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. DL: Dealer Inventory Procedures have been added for inclusion of a Point of Sale Disclosure |
| CUSTOMER SUPPORT | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. RE: Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2020 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Some customer reports have also noted the ?Distance to Empty? shown on the multi-information display is less than expected. Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual. Although the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for normal Basic Warranty coverage period, 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to refueling performance concerns. |
| CUSTOMER SUPPORT | 2020-08-24. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT. DE: Toyota has received customer reports of certain 2019-2020 model year RAV4 HV vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. Some customer reports have also noted the ?Distance to Empty? shown on the multi-information display is less than expected. Based on our investigation, Toyota believes these conditions to be primarily related to a variation of fuel tank shape and the potential for the fuel sender gauge to become inclined. These conditions can cause the fuel level to be read incorrectly and may cause the low fuel light to illuminate with more fuel in the tank than usual. Although the fuel tank and fuel sender gauge unit are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for normal Basic Warranty coverage period, 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to refueling performance concerns. |
| T-SB-0073-19 Obs | 2020-08-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 31, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. |
| T-TT-0468-17 Rev | 2020-08-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged. |
| T-TT-0552-19 Rev | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (non-hybrid) Toyota vehicle may require additional compressor oil to complete the repairs. The various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website. |
| T-TT-0616-20 Rev | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. STEERING. TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?). Condition may be more pronounced after a cold soak. Steering Angle value displayed in Techstream may be greater than +3° off when the steering wheel is held straight. Every time the vehicle?s battery is disconnected or discharged, the Steering Sensor Zero Point Calibration and Steering Angle Neutral Point memorization must be performed. |
| T-SB-0062-20 | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2004 ? 2020 model year Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan. The condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system. Perform the procedures outlined in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0061-20 | 2020-08-03. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 or RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may experience a red or yellow Electronic Power Steering (EPS) light ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C05D604 present when starting the vehicle or while driving. The EPS logic in the EPS gear assembly ECU has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. |
| T-TT-0615-20 Rev | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data. |
| T-SB-0021-20 Rev | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?DTC B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Toyota App does not accept the activation code. ?Toyota App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Toyota App shows an error 42 when trying to execute a command. ?Unable to remote start the vehicle with the key fob (if equipped). ?Unable to subscribe to remote services. ?Unable to activate Wi-Fi. ?Destination Assist is inoperative. A firmware update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Firmware Update Procedure in this bulletin to update the firmware |
| T-TT-0616-20 | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?). Condition may be more pronounced with ADAS systems (LTA, LKA, DRCC) turned on or after a cold soak. Steering Angle value displayed in Techstream may be greater than +3° off when the steering wheel is held straight. Every time the vehicle?s battery is disconnected or discharged, the Steering Sensor Zero Point Calibration and Steering Angle Neutral Point memorization must be performed. |
| T-SB-0064-18 Rev | 2020-07-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused. |
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