2013 Toyota RAV4 EV Technical Service Bulletins

320 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 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…
• 10060838Jan 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.
• 10133881Jan 2, 2013Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10133880Jan 2, 2013Equipment. To ensure the off-board charging functions and vehicle charging system are operating properly, inspect the charging functions during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) following the procedures in this bulletin.
• 10133879Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. If the RAV4 EV is put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of the EV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the EV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery.
• 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…
• 10075788Jan 2, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074010Jan 2, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060832Jan 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060831Jan 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060830Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072396Jan 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10062023Oct 11, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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