Toyota RAV4 TSBs — Technical Service Bulletins by Year
6,095 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the Toyota RAV4 — service bulletins, service campaigns, warranty extensions, and software updates, 1994 to 2025. Pick a year for its bulletin list.
A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. For defects and free repairs, see the Toyota RAV4 problem rankings and each year's recall list.
Warranty extensions, campaigns & software updates
The communications worth checking your VIN against — unlike ordinary bulletins, these can mean free or reimbursed work if your vehicle qualifies.
In wet conditions, water contacting the radiator in the subject vehicles after idling for an extended period can create steam that can cause an incorrect engine sensor reading. This can lead to a warning light, a rough-running engine, or a potential engine stall while idling or…
A new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and RAV4 Prime vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (earlier than version 1861). This software update includes the following improvements: • Usability of CarPlay® exit. • User Profile.…
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 extended coverage…
The specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be displayed on the instrument cluster or…
21TG01 Exprired - Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines (excluding hybrid models), Toyota discovered that many non-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement…
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Model years named: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve…
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve…
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve…
CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 24TE04 Multiple Model & Model Year Toyota Vehicles Coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak Frequently Asked Questions
In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Customer Support Program to provide coverage for Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak on multiple Model & Model Year Toyota Vehicles. Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s…
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve…
Bulletins by model year
| Year | TSBs | Most bulletined areas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2024 | 65 | Body & structure, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2023 | 120 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2022 | 180 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2021 | 228 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2020 | 303 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2019 | 302 | Electrical, Engine | View bulletins |
| 2018 | 183 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2017 | 206 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2016 | 257 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2015 | 313 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2014 | 373 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2013 | 398 | Electrical, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2012 | 332 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2011 | 283 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2010 | 313 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2009 | 287 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2008 | 340 | Engine, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2007 | 309 | Engine, Body & structure | View bulletins |
| 2006 | 308 | Engine, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2005 | 142 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2004 | 135 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2003 | 102 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2002 | 116 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2001 | 127 | Body & structure, Electrical | View bulletins |
| 2000 | 80 | Body & structure, Airbags | View bulletins |
| 1999 | 58 | Airbags, Brakes & stability | View bulletins |
| 1998 | 66 | Electrical, Airbags | View bulletins |
| 1997 | 52 | Transmission & drivetrain, Brakes & stability | View bulletins |
| 1996 | 46 | Transmission & drivetrain, Brakes & stability | View bulletins |
| 1995 | 16 | Airbags, Speed control | View bulletins |
| 1994 | 15 | Speed control, Airbags | View bulletins |
Questions buyers ask
How many TSBs does the Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA's manufacturer-communications file lists 6,095 technical service bulletins and related communications for the Toyota RAV4 across the 1994–2025 model years. The most bulletined areas are electrical, body & structure, engine.
Are Toyota RAV4 TSB repairs free?
Not automatically. A TSB tells dealers how to fix a known pattern; you pay unless the vehicle is under warranty or the bulletin is a warranty extension or service campaign that covers your VIN. Recall repairs, by contrast, are always free.
How do I get the full text of a Toyota RAV4 TSB?
Take the bulletin's document ID to a dealer or to NHTSA's site — this page carries each communication's ID, date, and NHTSA's summary from the public file.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Counts cover communications NHTSA's file names against Toyota RAV4 model years shown here. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.