2019 Toyota RAV4 Technical Service Bulletins

303 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. 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.

• 10178534Jul 23, 2020Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE July 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0071-20.
• 10178533Jul 23, 2020Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0160-19. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0160-19 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 1007), Entune? Audio Plus (version 1011), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 1011) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the…
• 10178787Jul 20, 2020Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ?Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ?Worn out GFCI internal contacts ?Improper…
• 10178776Jul 8, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2019 - 2020 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise from the rear differential assembly when accelerating from a stop and/or on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 - 20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the AWD system.
• 10177779Jun 23, 2020Engine cooling. TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (non-hybrid) Toyota vehicle may require additional compressor oil to complete the repairs. The various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website.
• 10177774Jun 18, 2020Steering. TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?). Condition may be more pronounced after a cold soak. Steering Angle value displayed in Techstream may be greater than +3° off when the steering wheel is held straight. Every time the vehicle?s battery is disconnected or discharged, the Steering Sensor Zero Point Calibration and Steering Angle Neutral Point memorization must be…
• 10177773Jun 18, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2004 ? 2020 model year Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan. The condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system. Perform the procedures outlined in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10177772Jun 16, 2020Steering, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 or RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may experience a red or yellow Electronic Power Steering (EPS) light ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C05D604 present when starting the vehicle or while driving. The EPS logic in the EPS gear assembly ECU has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition.
• 10177592Jun 12, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10177581Jun 3, 2020Electrical system, Steering. TT: Some customers may experience an abnormal steering sensation (?pulling?, ?drifting?). Condition may be more pronounced with ADAS systems (LTA, LKA, DRCC) turned on or after a cold soak. Steering Angle value displayed in Techstream may be greater than +3° off when the steering wheel is held straight. Every time the vehicle?s battery is disconnected or discharged, the Steering Sensor Zero Point Calibration and…
• 10177579Jun 3, 2020Equipment, Electrical 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.
• 10177575Jun 1, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10176694May 27, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. TT: This Tech Tip ONLY applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure/Limited grade vehicles equipped with torque vectoring AWD system. Some customers may experience a clicking type noise at approximately 20-30 mph with "Normal" or "ECO" drive mode selected.
• 10176689May 21, 2020Engine, Equipment. TT: This Tech Tip applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure/Limited grade equipped with torque vectoring AWD system ONLY. Some customers may experience a buzz/groan at 20-30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 13-20 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15-20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with ?Normal? drive mode selected.
• 10176504May 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10176493May 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Data Communication Module/telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
• 10176352May 11, 2020Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE May 11, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0047-20.
• 10176350May 11, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0039-19. The aforementioned bulletin is obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. Some 2019 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and some 2018 ?
• 10176287May 8, 2020Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio Plus (version 1002) or Entune?
• 10176286May 7, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 HV vehicles may experience a difficult-to-start condition accompanied by a hybrid system warning lamp occurring during below-freezing temperatures (< 32°F). This condition may occur at initial start-up after a short-distance drive. After performing a Health Check, the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) U011087 and U029387 may be present. These codes are because of the IGCT…
• 10176280May 1, 2020Suspension. TT: Customers may experience abnormal noise/vibration from the hybrid transaxle.
• 10174921Apr 23, 2020Equipment. TT: Due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 virus threat, some dealers are experiencing reduced traffic into their stores and causing dealer stock to age.
• 10174896Apr 9, 2020Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within the specified angle before performing axis beam adjustment. When used in conjunction with the repair manual, these BSM tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support sensor angle confirmation in varying shop environments.
• 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post)…
• 10173745Mar 6, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2019 model year RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a flutter/rattle noise during vehicle operation from the HV battery cooling fan. A new HV battery intake duct has been developed. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10173744Mar 6, 2020Equipment, Brakes. TT: Some 2019-2020 model year RAV4 2WD vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeak at low/parking lot speeds (< 10 MPH). This condition is more likely to occur after a cold soak.
• 10173741Mar 3, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE Month 03, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0019-20.
• 10173739Mar 3, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case at 20 ? 30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 20 ? 13 mph on deceleration after driving the vehicle for 15 ? 20 minutes or more. This condition occurs with Normal drive mode selected during disconnect/connect timing of the AWD system. Follow the Repair Procedure in…
• 10172854Feb 18, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehicle, and is only informing the user of the expiration date.
• 10172845Feb 13, 2020Equipment. Toyota is investigating reports of certain 2019 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicle fuel gauges displaying less than full and/or total fuel dispensed is less than expected, when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. This investigation includes customers noting the "Distance to Empty" shown on the multi-information display is less than expected
• 10172840Feb 11, 2020Fuel system. Some 2019 - 2020 model year RAV4 HV customers may be experiencing some concern related to the fuel gauge reading less than full. Please note, this communication refers to 2019-2020 RAV4 HV customers only. The meter may display somewhere around 3/4 or 7/8 full at the time of gas station pump auto stop
• 10172837Feb 10, 2020Wheels, Steering, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. Some 2019 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and some 2019 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped Audio Plus (version 1010) or Premium Audio (version 1010) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Toyota Apps fail to download ?Bluetooth® is unable to automatically connect AFTER key cycle ?Abnormal microphone operation ?Sirius XM® antenna disconnection history Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)…
• 10171407Jan 27, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 28, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10171406Jan 27, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Currently under investigation. Please contact TAS if you have a vehicle that exhibits a leak from the Transmission Side Cover with no signs of damage or other conditions unrelated to regardless of miles or months in service. If it?s a Sunday or holiday continue with diagnosis and repair, save all parts and details, contact TAS on the next available work day and review details with TAS engineer.
• 10171405Jan 27, 2020Equipment. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10171457Jan 23, 2020Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10171450Jan 15, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 15, 2020 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2019…
• 10171449Jan 15, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0160-19.
• 10171701Jan 8, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehicle, and is only informing the user of the expiration date.
• 10171700Jan 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 20, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. NOTE This bulletin applies to 2018 model year Sienna vehicles ONLY if T-SB-0053-19 has been performed and completed prior to performing the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin.
• 10170194Dec 23, 2019Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 23, 2019 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit an AWD Warning Light ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C13F800 (4WD/AWD Rear Disconnect System Performance) present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to…
• 10170193Dec 23, 2019Equipment, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 23, 2019 Rev2: ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. November 20, 2019 Rev1: ? The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the…
• 10170188Dec 17, 2019Equipment, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 17, 2019 Rev1: ?The Parts and Calibration tables have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration from a slow roll or rolling stop under all of the following conditions. ? 6 mph or below ? Immediately following a 3 ? 1 downshift ?
• 10170184Dec 13, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 13, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include several 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to…
• 10169438Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 20, 2019 Rev1: ? The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure and Limited grade AWD vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzz/groan noise from the front transfer case at 20 ? 30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or at 13 ? 20 mph…
• 10169334Nov 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
• 10169427Nov 12, 2019Steering. TT: Customer states that there is a squeak or groan noise from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel.
• 10169425Nov 11, 2019Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 11, 2019 Rev1: ? The title of this bulletin has been updated to include ?Lock.? Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an inoperative shift-linked and/or speed-linked automatic door lock condition. This automatic door lock feature can be customized through the vehicle?s multimedia system and…
• 10169408Nov 5, 2019Fuel system. TT: Some 2019 model year RAV4 HV customers may be experiencing some concern related to fuel gauge reading less than full. Please note, this communication refers to 2019 RAV4 HV customers only. The meter may display somewhere around 3/4 or 7/8 full at time of gas station pump auto stop.
• 10169406Nov 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Some 2018-2020 model year UA80/UB80 transmission equipped models may experience a leak from the Transmission Side Cover. This issue is currently under investigation. Vehicles are being sought regardless of months in service or mileage. Only seeking vehicles with leaking transmissions with no other signs of damage to the side cover.

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