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TSB List for the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 RAV4 are official communications between Toyota & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
  • VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  • WHEELS
  • WHEELS:HUB
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • SUSPENSION

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

    • TSB #603

      Date Announced:
      JUL 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621997

      ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGARDING FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

    • TSB #BR00701

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622294

      INFORMATION PERTAINING TO BRAKE PADS, ON REDUCING NOISE.*JB Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TSB-0064-10

      Date Announced:
      FEB 04, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034284

      TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. Read More »

    • TSB #00703

      Date Announced:
      MAY 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001997

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1349, INDICATING A VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVTI) MALFUNCTION. *TT *JB Read More »

    • TSB #601

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021263

      REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *KB Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-14

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109492

      TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #00805

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016636

      U140F TRANSMISSION SOLENOID IDENTIFICATION. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #T-SB-0014-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109404

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-14

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109492

      TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Read More »

    • TSB #POL-10-03

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034508

      TOYOTA: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM (CSP ZTL) WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT FOR SPECIFIC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON DIAGNOSTIC CODE AND/OR HARSH SHIFT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #TC-10-034

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034070

      TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIFIC MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND/OR HARSH SHIFT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ON CERTAIN RAV4 VEHICLES. Read More »

    • TSB #TSB-0156-10

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034126

      TOYOTA: HARSH SHIFT AND/OR MIL ON DTC P0750, P0753, P0755, P0758 AND/OR P1760. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH SHIFT CONDITION AND/OR MIL ON WITH DTC STORED. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-0156-10 REV 2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 22, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037585

      TOYOTA: THERE MAY BE A HARSH SHIFT CONDITION OR A MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON WITH FIVE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. 2001-2003 RAV4. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #00504

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009397

      PROPER IDENTIFICATION OF THE 5 SOLENOIDS USED IN THE U240E/U241E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #00206

      Date Announced:
      MAR 03, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019667

      HARSH SHIFT AND/OR M.I.L. ON DTC P0750, P0755, P0758, AND/OR P1760. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

    • TSB #T-SB-0014-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 16, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10109404

      TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0101-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111197

      TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0101-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111390

      TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #05030

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017767

      LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN (LSC) 5A1 - ELECTROLYTE MAY SEEP FROM THE EV BATTERY AROUND ONE OR MORE OF THE EV BATTERY NEGATIVE (-) TERMINALS, DETECTING A MALFUNCTION, ILLUMINATING THE WARNING LIGHT AND SET A DIAGNOSTIC CODE(S). Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    • TSB #PG01300

      Date Announced:
      AUG 18, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614210

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CUT FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PREDELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #SS00201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619098

      ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #SS00201

      Date Announced:
      MAR 09, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003249

      ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #BO00901

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619099

      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING HEADLAMP SERVICEABILITY. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

    • TSB #NV00401

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627416

      SUBJECT REGARDING TICK NOISE AT BASE OF WINDSHIELD. *YD Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #BO00402

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631928

      SUBJECT REGARDING IMPROVEMENT TO THE REAR WIPER WASHER NOZZLE. *SLC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TSB-0122-11

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042555

      TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • TSB #BO01901

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622728

      INFORMATION REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JB Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #PG02200

      Date Announced:
      NOV 03, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616108

      ROOF RACK CROSS BAR INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

    • TSB #TSB-0087-12

      Date Announced:
      JUN 13, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045140

      TOYOTA: ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION, IF LUBRICATION OR OIL, IS APPLIED. *PE Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #00402

      Date Announced:
      OCT 09, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000269

      SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATION OR SLIGHT SPEED VARIATIONS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #365

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616072

      SUBJECT REGARDING SPARE WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS:HUB

    • TSB #PG02300

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616109

      SUBJECT REGARDING SPARE WHEEL COVER INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #TSB-0122-11

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042555

      TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #T-SB-0043-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111126

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0043-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111416

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0101-11 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111197

      TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »

    • TSB #00301

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000545

      IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE RESET. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

    • TSB #NV00102

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #628677

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE OR BUZZ SOUND FROM THE ROOF RACK ASSEMBLY WHEN TRAVELING OVER ROUGH ROADS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #350

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616053

      ROOF RACK CROSS BAR INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #392

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616077

      FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #PG02600

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #616112

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TC13-019

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10062051

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #5259

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018689

      REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR ALL OF VEHICLES - INTRODUCTION. '01 RAV4. 00400-RM797-U1. *TT '04 RAV4. 00400-RM107-7U1. *TT '05 RAV4 - 00400-RM116-0U1. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #T-SB-0083-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111179

      TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0083-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111562

      TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. Read More »

    • TSB #00304

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006608

      A/C COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *MR Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #00207

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022143

      TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #SS00301

      Date Announced:
      AUG 30, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634014

      SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS - THE NEW IMMOBILIZER RESET FEATURE THAT ALLOWS THE REGISTRATION OF A NEW MASTER KEY EVEN IF ALL ORIGINAL MASTER KEYS ARE LOST. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EG01002

      Date Announced:
      APR 12, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634045

      SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CALIBRATION UPDATE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0420 OR P0430 AND ENHANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV01301

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628678

      INFORMATION ON NOISE FROM TOP OF DASH. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NV00501

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627397

      SQUEAK AND RATTLE SERVICE TIPS. *YD Read More »

    • TSB #SS00601

      Date Announced:
      AUG 24, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622975

      SUBJECT REGARDING BRANICK SPRING ADAPTER. *ET Read More »

    • TSB #617

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621993

      ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGARDING PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EL00401

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621982

      THIS BULLETIN CLARIFIES INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE REPAIR MANUAL REGARDING THE PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS REMOTES ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

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