2018 Toyota RAV4 technical service bulletins
183 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 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
- 21TG01
- Campaign Expired
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- 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
- During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines...
- On April 9, 2024, a settlement of claims for certain 2013-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles was preliminarily...
- Technical instructions for consumer advisory 24TE03
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign completion is an important part of our commitment to customer...
- Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall and Service Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose...
- 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...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features...
- 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...
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- TT: Some Model Year 2018-2021 vehicles equipped with A25A-FKS/FXS or M20A-FKS/FXS engines may display the...
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TT: When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern, the...
- DL: During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline...
- TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Ti: technical instructions for consumer advisory 21TG01 12-VOLT battery size and installation inspection...
- DD: 21TG01_Dealer_Daily_Message
- RL: During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline...
- Consumer advisory 21TG01 12-VOLT battery size/installation condition disclosure form
- Obsolete notice
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera,...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- TT: Some 2014-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a...
- Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
- Obsolete notice
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- DD: On 2/25/2021, the federal safety agency opened an investigation into certain RAV4 vehicles related to...
- 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.
- Excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan
- TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle...
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to...
- TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may
- TT: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV)...
- TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons
- TT: Some customers may experience a call failure when attempting to call a conference call number that has...
- Some AWD 2014
- Supersession notice
- Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or...
- Revision notice
- TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a...
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Grind/groan noise from the front brake pads
- Revision notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- TT: Some customers may experience a voice recognition inoperative condition or abnormal Entune? operation...
- TT: Some customers may experience a voice recognition inoperative condition or abnormal Entune operation...
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Some vehicles may experience a navigation inoperative condition in which only the compass and...
- Revision notice
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and...
- Supersession notice
- Some customers may complain of the inability to use certain functions of the navigation/infotainment...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers
- Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet: Rav4/Rav4 HV 2018 Pre Delivery Service Check Sheet.
- Revision notice
- TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added...
- TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat...
- Some 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and...
- TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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