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Service bulletins for the 2021 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.

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

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TSB0104212024-04-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; LANE DEPARTURE. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, M20A-FKS, or M20A-FXS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/discolored engine oil. ?An ?Oil Pressure Low? warning message on the Multi-information Display (MID). ?A MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P05202A (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch ?A? Signal Stuck in Range) and/or P052477 (Engine Oil Pressure Too Low [Severe]) present. Moisture from blow-by gases condenses and accumulates in the engine oil during short trips in extreme cold weather. When the moisture in the oil freezes, the oil pressure may drop, and the aforementioned warning indicators may display. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address these conditions.
T-TT-0702-22 Rev2024-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: Some 2020-2022 vehicles equipped with North American Produced (NAP) A25A-FKS/FXS engines may experience an oil leak from the head/valve cover gasket. This issue is currently under investigation.
T-SB-0005-242024-03-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE. TSB: Some 2021 model year Avalon, 2020 ? 2022 model year Camry, and 2019 ? 2022 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following throttle body Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in freezing temperatures: ?P01201C: Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch ?A? Circuit Voltage Out of Range. ?P210015: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control Motor Circuit Short to Battery or Open. ?P210019: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control Motor Circuit Current Above Threshold. ?P211172: Throttle Actuator ?A? Control System Actuator Stuck Open. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic and the fuel pump assembly have been modified to address these conditions. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions
T-PANT-2024-001-2024-03-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PANT: Toyota is pleased to announce to all field and dealer personnel that we have launched a new part number to the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) Program, effective February 1, 2024. This new H4 Battery will be phased in over time as inventory levels for the current part number are depleted. Additionally, this new part number will have the same pricing as the current part number and will be drop shipped by an Interstate Battery Distributor.
LSB0065232024-01-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. TT: Engine Oil Leak between the Lower Oil Pan and Crank Case
TSB008523A2023-12-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be present: ?P1C8449 ? (High Voltage Power Resource Circuit Short during Ready ON) ?P300449 ? (High Voltage Power Resource Circuit Short during Pre-Charge) Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
TSB0092232023-12-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS or A25A-FXS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition
TSB0085232023-12-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be present: ?P1C8449 ? (High Voltage Power Resource Circuit Short during Ready ON) ?P300449 ? (High Voltage Power Resource Circuit Short during Pre-Charge) Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
22TC01 Technical2023-11-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22TC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR C-HR, RAV4 PRIME, TUNDRA CERTAIN 2021-2022 4RUNNER, HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HV, PRIUS PRIME, SEQUOIA, TACOMA CERTAIN 2022 PRIUS
T-TT-0678-21 Rev2023-11-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TT: Some 19CY LG DCM equipped vehicles may not be able to complete the firmware update due to not having an active account or waived services during the trial. Follow the steps below to enable ?Temp DCM Activation?.
22TE092023-10-16. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 22TE09 HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE HARNESS AND REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE CORROSION CERTAIN 2019 ?2022 MODEL YEAR RAV4 HYBRID AWD (Amendment)
TSB0021232023-10-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Highlander and RAV4 vehicles, and 2022 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a start/stop switch may exhibit water entry to the vehicle from the HVAC drain hose being disconnected from the air conditioning radiator assembly and/or a grease/oil odor emitting from the vents. This condition may be caused by paraffin wax leaking from the evaporator. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
TSB0058232023-10-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS. TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks
TSB0032202023-10-16. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
TSB0051232023-10-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. OBSOLETE NOTICE August 17, 2023: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete
TTT0737232023-10-16. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user errors, and compatibility issues with other vehicle systems and external applications encountered while operating telematics features. Toyota has developed and provided the following Telematics Diagnostic Guide to assist dealer technicians.
T-SB-0107-202023-08-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE. TSB: 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 Global Techstream+ (GTS+) ECU flash reprogramming procedures and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard+ (CUW+). To ensure the correct ECU software is installed, ECUs will require a Security Signature before the ECU will initialize the flash reprogramming sequence. This bulletin also details the process for acquiring a Security Signature from TIS during the GTS+ ECU flash reprogramming process.
T-TT-0728-232023-08-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. TT: This issue is currently under investigation. Please create TAS case and attach a store all health check. Please contact TAS for further instructions. If it is a weekend or a holiday, continue with diagnosis and repair. Please save all parts/ or details and contact TAS on the next available workday.
T-TT-0726-232023-08-28. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: Some 2021 - 2023 Highlander HV, RAV4 HV and Sienna HV vehicles equipped with Rear Motor Generator, MGR (Q610), may duplicate an abnormal noise (Drone, Growl, Humming, and/or other) from the MGR at various vehicle speeds and normal drive conditions. Please contact TAS for diagnostic instructions to aid in resolution of the condition.
T-SB-00472023-08-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid, 2018 ? 2019 Camry Hybrid, and 2019 ? 2021 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor ?A? Signal Plausibility Failure). The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition.
TSB-0033-232023-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2023 model year Highlander Hybrid and 2021 ? 2023 model year RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna Hybrid, and Venza Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present: ?P24517F ? Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Actuator Stuck Off. ?P14502A ? Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Signal Stuck in Range.
22TE092023-06-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DP: Although the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 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 excessive corrosion to the wire harness connections at the Rear Motor Generator. Excessive corrosion can cause AM Radio Static during certain drive cycles, or, following certain warning indicators, the vehicle may not start.
T-SB-0021-232023-06-26. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Highlander and RAV4 vehicles, and 2022 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a start/stop switch may exhibit water entry to the vehicle from the HVAC drain hose being disconnected from the air conditioning radiator assembly and/or a grease/oil odor emitting from the vents. This condition may be caused by paraffin wax leaking from the evaporator.
T-SB-0050-222023-06-26. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2021 ? 2022 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P060694 (SAE code P0606) (Control Module Processor Unexpected Operation) present. The Hybrid Vehicle Control Computer logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition.
22TE05_Region Le2023-05-15. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. RL: The specific condition covered by this program is roof rail water leaks from the roof rail mounting clips due to deterioration of the seal of the roof rail clips. If a water leak has been verified, the vehicle will be inspected and repaired with new roof rail clips. The vehicle will also be inspected for water damage and cleaned and/or repaired accordingly under the terms of this Customer Support Program.

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