2008 Toyota RAV4 technical service bulletins
340 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied...
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Dl: customer support program zkg
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- Ti: technical instructions
- Zkg website proper photograph submission
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Technical Instructions: December 12, 2019
- Dealer Package: December 12, 2019
- Technical Instructions: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Technical Instructions
- Dealer Daily Message: Phase 2 ? Customer Renotification and Repair Phase Repair is Now Available Multiple...
- Region Email: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original...
- Region Letter: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original...
- Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original...
- Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original...
- Repair Process: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Paint Repair Process.
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS Customer Support Program ZKG Phase 2 ? Customer...
- Region Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Dealer Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Dealer Package: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Dealer Email: Phase 1
- Dealer Package: Phase 1
- Region Email: Phase 1
- Region Letter: Phase 1 ? Customer Notification Phase Repair Not Yet Available
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Region Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign follow-up notices to...
- Dealer Email: Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign completion is an integral part of our commitment...
- Region Letter: Toyota will be conducting Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign follow-up...
- Dealer Packet: Safety Recall and Special Service Campaign completion is an integral part of our commitment...
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- Revision notice
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Revision notice
- Dealer Daily: An additional inspection-only opcode for aftermarket mufflers has been added.
- Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles...
- Technical Instructions: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4...
- Dealer Daily: Special Service Campaign G0Y dealer letter and technical instructions now available on TIS.
- Region Letter Email: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles...
- Dealer Package Email: Toyota has received reports that certain 2006 through 2008 Model Year RAV4 vehicles...
- Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil...
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
- Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
- Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive...
- Warranty policy bulletin (POL14-12): added the short block release authorization flow chart
- Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-12): Added the Short Block Release Authorization Flow Chart
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- Warranty policy bulletin (POL14-12): toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive...
- Some 2006 - 2012 model year 4WD RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential...
- Some 2006
- Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- Tt: in certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 az oil consumption repair procedure will require a short...
- TT: In certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure will require a short...
- Power train
- Power train: driveline: differential unit
- Wpb: in certain 2006 to 2012 model year RAV4 4WD vehicles, toyota has received some reports where the...
- Power train: driveline: differential unit
- Power train
- WPB: In certain 2006 to 2012 model year Rav4 4WD vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the...
- Wpb: the engine is covered under the toyota new vehicle limited warranty for 5 years from the date of...
- WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of...
- Tt: in certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 az oil consumption repair procedure will require a short...
- TT: In certain cases, vehicles undergoing the ZE7 AZ Oil Consumption repair procedure will require a short...
- Dd: in limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block
- DD: In limited cases vehicles being serviced for ZE7 will require a replacement short block
- Tt: based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while...
- TT: Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while...
- TSB: some 2006 2013 model year vehicles equipped with the 2AZ engine may exhibit engine oil consumption....
- Some 2006
- Wpb: toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption
- WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption
- Tt: there has been some concern with 3 piece ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines
- TT: There has been some concern with 3 Piece Ring installations for 2AZ-FE and 2AZ-FXE engines
- TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has...
- Tt: customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: the customer's...
- Tt: based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while...
- TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's...
- TT: Based on current part order allocation, some piston types have been incorrectly identified while...
- Wpb: toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption
- WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption
- TechTip: Condition: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met:...
- TechTip: Condition
- TechTip: Condition
- Warranty Enhancement: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- EC: Currently the Reair Kit for RAV4 Vehicles PN: 04004-11828 is missing exhaust gasket 90917-06078 at...
- DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a...
- NOTE-Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0158-14, "2AZ Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure," MUST be...
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015:
- DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide to include the expansion vehicles; please...
- The procedure in
- RL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a...
- DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a...
- DD: Toyota has updated the Customer Handling Reference Guide; please refer to TIS for the most current version
- WPB: Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption
- DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is preparing a...
- DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is preparing a...
- Some 2006
- When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- Some 2004
- Electronic Communication: BACKGROUND As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer...
- Engine oil consumption
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- Some 2006
- EC: The Tamper Tape recommended for the 2AZ-FE Engine Oil Consumption Inspection Procedure found in...
- Some 2006
- TSB: flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. flash...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Electronic Communication: Toyota recently released T-SB-0158-14 and S-SB-0031-14 to provide an inspection...
- Region Letter: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is...
- Dealer Letter: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is...
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but...
- World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
- The purpose of
- The only acceptable towing method for vehicles equipped with an Active Torque Control 4WD system is to...
- The purpose of
- The purpose of
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Toyota: on certain vehicles the rubber oil supply hose, for vvt-i actuator, is degrading over time and...
- Region Letter: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil...
- Dealer Letter: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Toyota: on some vehicles, information being sent out regarding installation of smart stop technology
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
- Obsolete notice
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Safety Recall CSJ (?2006 ? 2011 RAV4; Rear Lower Suspension Arm No. 1?) involves inspection of the Rear...
- Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
- Condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- As part of the settlement described above, Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the above listed...
- On July 24, 2013, the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
- The vehicle will not start or ready0on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- Toyota: there is a clunking noise heard coming from rear of vehicle and one or both rear stabilizer links...
- Clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- On July 24, 2013 the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
- Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment
- The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- Customer experiences a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right on a...
- While performing T-SB-0318-08,
- Odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for...
- Toyota/lexus: information regarding dealer re-notification, on certain vehicles, of remedy instructions...
- Toyota: updated information regarding the response of the air fuel ratio sensor, that is incorrect and...
- MIL ?ON? Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0138 and/or P0158 (Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 or...
- Toyota: the rear differential coupling, when driving some vehicles, may exhibit a growl noise, due to...
- Growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving as a result of contamination to the...
- Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
- California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels)...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the...
- Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had...
- The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode
- The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific...
- Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used...
- SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor
- Toyota: intake camshaft gear assembly was improved to prevent condition of engine exhibiting intermittent...
- Intermittent MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor ?A?...
- Toyota: procedural information provided for rear tie rod adjustment to assure proper sequence of...
- Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
- Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
- Toyota: 2006-2008 RAV4
- Toyota service campaign: vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply...
- Toyota: 2AZ-FE & 2AZ-FXE throttle body
- Toyota service campaign: on certain model vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (VE) engine, the rubber portion...
- Toyota: on certain model vehicles,equipped with a 2GR-FE (VE) engine, an initiated phase 3 will replace...
- Toyota: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
- Toyota: MIL on; fuel in evap system. some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions due...
- Toyota: vehicles with 2GR fe engines may exhibit a MIL on condition with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Toyota: multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other...
- Toyota: some vehicles with 2GR fe engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head...
- Toyota: steering intermediate shaft noise
- Floor mat installation during (PDS) pre-delivery service
- Tire pressure warning valve/sensor activation
- Techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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