2012 Toyota RAV4 EV Technical Service Bulletins

308 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10062053Jul 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132268Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. When connecting to a RAV4 EV with Techstream software, some DTC codes from the Electronic Propulsion Control System will be displayed incorrectly.
• 10062029Jul 19, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132239Jul 11, 2013Equipment. The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10061589Jul 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132265Jul 9, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message after attempting to charge their vehicle. No other vehicle operation or performance issues are present. This may be a result of incompatibility with unapproved EV charging stations.
• 10132238Jul 1, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012 ? 2013 model year RAV4 EV vehicles may experience a condition where the charge schedule function is intermittently inoperative. The condition may result from power interruption including: momentary blackout from the utility company, long term power outage, removing and reconnecting the charging plug, or other circumstances
• 10074121Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061588Jul 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062026Jun 9, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132293Apr 30, 2013Equipment. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all the vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133810Mar 28, 2013Equipment. Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message illuminating after attempting to charge their vehicle at a public charging station. No other vehicle operation or performance issues are present.
• 10062025Mar 28, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133794Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. The EV Gateway Control ECU logic has been updated to improve vehicle operation and charging timer operation. Use the following procedure to reprogram the ECU.
• 10075794Mar 25, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064203Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10064200Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061563Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060739Mar 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133808Mar 20, 2013Equipment. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the Service Plug.
• 10062040Mar 20, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133788Mar 18, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for the RAV4 EV are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Techstream Health Check Function and the Tesla Powertrain Service Diagnostics program.
• 10061558Mar 18, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060730Mar 18, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133835Feb 19, 2013Equipment. Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
• 10133918Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. When connecting to a RAV4 EV with Techstream software, some DTC codes from the Electronic Propulsion Control System will be displayed incorrectly.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. 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 TIS and the CUW.
• 10062028Jan 29, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133917Jan 10, 2013Electrical system. technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns after HV Battery Replacement.
• 10133885Jan 9, 2013Electrical system. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote® and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the…
• 10060839Jan 9, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133884Jan 8, 2013Electrical system. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (i.e. Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the ?USB Drive ? Navigation Update? SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update…
• 10060838Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060835Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. 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…
• 10133964Dec 21, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133962Dec 7, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133932Dec 6, 2012Equipment. A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor. Please use the following procedure for removal and installation of the sun visor.
• 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134023Oct 30, 2012Electrical system. Some customers may complain of a 'Check EV System' message illuminating after attempting to charge their vehicle at a public charging station.
• 10062024Oct 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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