2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

172 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. 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.

• 11007443Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11006151Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11006150Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible.
• 11006149Jul 12, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11005122Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11005064Jun 21, 2024Body and structure. Some 2005 – 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle…
• 11005119Jun 19, 2024Engine. This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
• 11005061Jun 19, 2024Engine. This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
• 11005084Jun 6, 2024Engine. After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damaged and needs to be replaced. In several cases, it was found that the cause of the ECU damage was improper jump starting. Further investigation found that ECU damage may occur if the negative (ground) cable clamps are attached on or around the…
• 11005026Jun 6, 2024Engine. After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damaged and needs to be replaced. In several cases, it was found that the cause of the ECU damage was improper jump starting. Further investigation found that ECU damage may occur if the negative (ground) cable clamps are attached on or around the…
• 11005153May 17, 2024Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination.
• 11005149May 15, 2024Body and structure. Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surface. These particles are often difficult to see on dark color paints but can be easily felt when brushing a hand across…
• 11003649Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11003647Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information…
• 11003644Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11003594Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as…
• 11003592Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer. Consequently, the film should remain on the wheel for as long as possible. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information…
• 11003589Apr 19, 2024Body and structure. Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfaces can occur. Acid rain damage can typically be identified on vehicles by the presence of stains on the paint surface…
• 11003619Apr 11, 2024Electrical system. Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers. Wireless chargers on applicable vehicles are designed to work with Qi Certified devices only. MagSafe devices, that are not Qi Certified, may not charge as expected with Qi Wireless Chargers.
• 11003564Apr 11, 2024Electrical system. Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers. Wireless chargers on applicable vehicles are designed to work with Qi Certified devices only. MagSafe devices, that are not Qi Certified, may not charge as expected with Qi Wireless Chargers.
• 10253230Mar 11, 2024Electrical system. OBSOLETE NOTICE March 11, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0013-24.
• 10253225Mar 4, 2024Electrical system. 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.
• 10253223Mar 4, 2024Engine cooling. This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website.
• 10252259Feb 20, 2024Equipment, Other or unknown. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 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.
• 10252251Feb 15, 2024Lane departure, Brakes, Electrical system, Engine cooling. 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…
• 10251744Feb 1, 2024Electrical 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…
• 10247820Nov 17, 2023Electrical 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…
• 10247812Nov 15, 2023Engine cooling. Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS or A25A-FXS engine may exhibit reduced engine power and/or a MIL ON condition
• 10247796Nov 1, 2023Electrical 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…
• 10245454Oct 10, 2023Electrical system. 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?.
• 10244115Aug 21, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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
• 10244111Aug 17, 2023Other or unknown. 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.
• 10241393Jul 10, 2023Engine cooling, 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.
• 10238139May 18, 2023Electrical system, 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.
• 10236193Apr 6, 2023Body and structure, Other or unknown. 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.
• 10236192Apr 6, 2023Body and structure, Other or unknown. DL: Although the roof rails are 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 roof rail water leaks. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
• 10236191Apr 5, 2023Fuel system. DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the presence of a fuel odor in or around the engine bay originating at the high-pressure fuel pump of the subject vehicles.
• 10236189Apr 5, 2023Body and structure, Other or unknown. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid and 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit water entry from one or more roof rail garnish clips. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10235238Feb 20, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Some 2019- 2023 RAV4 HV vehicles may duplicate an abnormal noise (Growl, Humming and/or other) from the Hybrid T/A and/or MGR at various vehicle speeds and normal drive conditions
• 10235218Feb 9, 2023Brakes, Air bags. DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Toyota?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2015-2020 model year (MY) vehicles that were not previously involved in a Safety Recall or Special Service Campaign related to the low pressure fuel pump.
• 10230384Dec 21, 2022Equipment. OBSOLETE NOTICE December 21, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-CP-22TE09-A510-D.
• 10230382Dec 21, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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
• 10230381Dec 21, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. 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…
• 10230376Dec 19, 2022Equipment. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10230371Dec 15, 2022Equipment. 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?.
• 10230360Dec 7, 2022Equipment. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 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.
• 10230357Dec 4, 2022Brakes. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brakes with light to moderate braking. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
• 10220219Aug 10, 2022Engine cooling. TT: After jump-starting, the vehicle may experience a no-start condition and multiple DTCs including U010087. Upon investigation, it is found that the engine ECU has been damaged and needs to be replaced (Fig 1). In several cases, it was found that the cause of the ECU damage was improper jump starting. Further investigation found that ECU damage may occur if the jumper cables are hooked up on or around the engine…
• 10220214Aug 5, 2022Equipment. TT: Vehicles listed above equipped with a Denso Ten radio (Entune Audio Plus or Premium Audio) may exhibit a condition in which the radio screen continues to show a Bluetooth phone call in progress after the call has ended. This condition has been confirmed with multiple Android phones, including Samsung Galaxy S21 and S22, and Google Pixel 6.
• 10217801Jul 21, 2022Seats. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit seat memory switch function inoperative condition if the Seating Position Control ECU is not initialized. The Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) bulletin (link below) instructs technicians to perform this initialization after the D/C Cut Fuse is installed.

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