2012 Toyota RAV4 technical service bulletins
332 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2012 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
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- 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
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Obsolete notice
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Obsolete notice
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- 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
- DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind...
- RL: Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet...
- DL: Safety Recall completion is an important part of our commitment to customer satisfaction of Toyota...
- RE: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the...
- DE: Safety Recall is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products
- 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
- Obsolete notice
- Dealer Package: December 12, 2019
- Technical Instructions: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Technical Instructions
- Peeling paint on one or more metal body panels
- 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...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Revision notice
- 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
- Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or...
- Revision notice
- Grind/groan noise from the front brake pads
- Revision notice
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0138 (Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage [Bank 1...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and...
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- Revised Document- Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or...
- 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
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- Revision notice
- Squeak noise which is heard coming from the front brakes with light to moderate braking. to address this...
- Some 2012
- Revision notice: introduction has been updated. any previous printed versions of
- Revision Notice: Introduction has been updated
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- The breather plug should be replaced during any differential/transfer case repairs to prevent possible...
- The breather plug should be replaced during any differential/transfer case repairs to prevent possible...
- On some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear...
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- Some 2006 - 2012 model year 4WD RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential...
- Some 2006
- Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing the phone....
- Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade USB ssts have been issued for toyota audio and...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone
- TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and...
- Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or randomly shuts off,...
- Tech tip: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map...
- Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map...
- Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- 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...
- Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade USB sst's have been issued for toyota audio and...
- TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SST's have been issued for Toyota audio and...
- Toyota models equipped with premium hdd navigation (AVN/aw-emv) system will periodically require an update...
- Toyota models equipped with the display audio navigation system require a special service tool (SST) USB...
- Obsolete notice november 2, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete
- Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB...
- Obsolete Notice November 2, 2015:
- Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade USB ssts have been issued for toyota audio and...
- 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: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's...
- TechTip: Condition
- August 19, 2015:
- One or more of the following conditions: ? Vehicle orientation slow to update after vehicle startup ? Five...
- Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD...
- August 19, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- The procedure in
- TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE...
- When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- Some 2004
- RL: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet...
- DL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an...
- TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
- 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...
- TT: Customer complaint of MIL (:Check Engine Light) ON Condition
- TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- 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
- Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- The only acceptable towing method for vehicles equipped with an Active Torque Control 4WD system is to...
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- The purpose of
- Tech Tip: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio...
- Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic...
- Obsolete notice
- 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
- The vehicle will not start or ready0on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- Customer complains of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair phone, Intermittent...
- Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and...
- A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to...
- Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB...
- Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20...
- One or more of the following conditions
- 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
- This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Applicability has been updated to include 2014 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius...
- Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD...
- Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment
- Immediately following a cold soak startup, some 2009 ? 2013 model year vehicles equipped with 1AR-FE or...
- These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone
- Condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
- The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat...
- Customer?s experiencing this condition can use a 3rd party podcast application on their iPhone (such as...
- Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change...
- If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message after attempting to charge their vehicle . No...
- ITunes Radio is a new feature for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, and 5C running iOS 7 or later
- Customers using iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, or 5C running iOS 7.0 or later now have the ability to make Facetime...
- To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter...
- 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...
- Some customers may experience A/C is inoperative with the DTC B1479 present
- Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- When connecting to a RAV4 EV with Techstream software, some DTC codes from the Electronic Propulsion...
- The procedure in
- Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message after attempting to charge their vehicle
- 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.
- The Premium Display Audio type Entune system does not connect to the internet when using an iPhone.
- When diagnosing audio, navigation, and Bluetooth concerns on Toyota vehicles equipped with Premium Display...
- Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB...
- 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...
- 2012-2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity...
- Toyota: there is a knocking or rattling noise coming from engine compartment, for a short period of time,...
- Toyota: on certain vehicles, a knock or rattle noise, coming from engine compartment, is heard during a...
- 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
- This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota...
- Vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit...
- Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD...
- Three NEW application have been developed to enhance the Entune experience in vehicles equipped with the...
- Toyota models equipped with the display Audio HDD Navigation System Require a Special Service Tool (SST)...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity...
- A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor
- Customers who purchase new or replacement iPhones running iOS 6 may find that Toyota a Entune application...
- 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: long-term storage procedure for some 2012 models
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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