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TSB List for the 2004 Toyota RAV4

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 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.

  • STEERING
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • AIR BAGS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #00504

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010043

      VSC STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE OR AFTER REPAIR. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #5042

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016186

      DIAGNOSTICS - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD). REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 2004 TOYOTA CELICA - 00400-RM106-6U1. 00400-RM107-7U1. 00400-RM106-1U1. 00400-RM935-U1. 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

    • TSB #SB-0015-11

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10037592

      TOYOTA: THERE MAY BE DAMAGED CYLINDER HEAD BOLTS THREADS. *RM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #TSB-0111-10

      Date Announced:
      APR 19, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034265

      TOYOTA: 2AZ-FE & 2AZ-FXE THROTTLE BODY. ENGINE CONTROL. PROVIDE UPDATED THROTTLE BODY PART NUMBER INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE DRAIN PIPE HAS BEEN ELIMINATED ON THROTTLE BODY SERVICE PARTS. Read More »

    • 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 #01507

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021542

      2AZ-FE ENGINE BLOCK. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #04004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 08, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010160

      ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEAL/ BELT TENSIONER RATTLE. *NM Read More »

    • TSB #03604

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009399

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0031 AND/OR P2238. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #01004

      Date Announced:
      MAY 07, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007647

      EXCESSIVE SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR. *TT UPDATE. *TT 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 #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: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 #FLB_TI_Rem_Publi

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111173

      TI: The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor with an attached wire harness. Due to the oxygen sensor wire harness routing and engine vibration, the harness may become damaged over time. Read More »

    • TSB #FLB_TI_Rem_Publi

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111323

      TI: The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor with an attached wire harness. Due to the oxygen sensor wire harness routing and engine vibration, the harness may become damaged over time. 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 #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:WIRING

    • TSB #FLB_TI_Rem_Publi

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111173

      TI: The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor with an attached wire harness. Due to the oxygen sensor wire harness routing and engine vibration, the harness may become damaged over time. Read More »

    • TSB #FLB_TI_Rem_Publi

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111323

      TI: The subject vehicles are equipped with an oxygen sensor with an attached wire harness. Due to the oxygen sensor wire harness routing and engine vibration, the harness may become damaged over time. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #TOYOTA RAV4 2/24

      Date Announced:
      FEB 24, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093391

      "DEALER LETTER: SAFETY RECALL COMPLETION IS IMPORTANT NOT ONLY IN SATISFYING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, BUT ALSO IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO MEET CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. Read More »

    • 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 »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    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 »

    TIRES

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #00206

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019594

      TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM LIGHT ON. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #00504

      Date Announced:
      OCT 07, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010576

      TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM INFORMATION AND RE-INITIALIZATION. *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

    • TSB #T-TT-0381-16

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096097

      TECH TIP: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK. 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 »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

    • TSB #00104

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007118

      ROOF RACK CROSS BAR INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). *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 #T-SB-0142-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111196

      TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0142-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 09, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111389

      TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0051-10

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10062013

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. 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 #00503

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010553

      2004 MODEL YEAR PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS). ALL '04 MODELS EXCEPT PRIUS. *TT Read More »

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