Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 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.
TOYOTA: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REAR TIE ROD ADJUSTMENT TO ASSURE PROPER SEQUENCE OF TIGHTENING AND USE WHENEVER PERFORMING TOE ADJUSTMENT DURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. MODELS 2006-11 RAV4. Read More »
TSB: The only acceptable towing method for vehicles equipped with an Active Torque Control 4WD system is to have all four wheels off the ground. Read More »
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. Read More »
Region 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 »
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Read More »
Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. Read More »
TOYOTA: THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING, WHEN DRIVING SOME VEHICLES, MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL NOISE, DUE TO CONTAMINATION TO FRONT BEARING. MODEL 2006-2012 RAV4 (42WD). *PE Read More »
TOYOTA: THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE HEARD COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AND ONE OR BOTH REAR STABILIZER LINKS ARE DAMAGED. MODEL 2006-2012 RAV4. *PE Read More »
"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 »
TOYOTA: THERE IS A KNOCKING OR RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, AFTER A COLD SOAK STARTUP. MODEL 2010-2012 CAMRY, 2009-2013 HIGHLANDER, VENZA, 2009-2012 RAV4, 2011-2013 SIENNA. Read More »
TOYOTA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE, COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS HEARD DURING A COLD SOAK STARTUP, AND THE CONDITION LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE SECOND. MODEL YEARS 2009-2012 CAMRY, HIGHLANDER, SIENNA, VENZA, RAV4. Read More »
TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Read More »
TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Read More »
TT: Customer complaint of MIL (:Check Engine Light) ON Condition. Health Check retrieves DTC P2118 (Throttle Actuator Motor Current Range/Performance). Read More »
TT: Customer complaint of MIL (:Check Engine Light) ON Condition. Health Check retrieves DTC P2118 (Throttle Actuator Motor Current Range/Performance). Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TOYOTA: CHARGING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT INSUFFICIENT CHARGING PERFORMANCE FROM THE ALTERNATOR. AN UPDATED PULLEY ASSEMBLY IS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *JS Read More »
TSB: SOME 2006 - 2012 MODEL YEAR 4WD RAV4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING WHEN DRIVING AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION TO THE FRONT BEARING. Read More »
"DL: IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO HELP ENSURE THE BEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING GROWL NOISE ON 2006-2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 ... Read More »
"DD: IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO HELP ENSURE THE BEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING GROWL NOISE ON 2006-2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 ... Read More »
WPB: IN CERTAIN 2006 TO 2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 4WD VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING WHEN DRIVING AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION TO THE FRONT BEARING. Read More »
TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Read More »
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: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Read More »
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: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 -2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions. Read More »
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: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions. Read More »
TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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: SOME 2006 - 2012 MODEL YEAR 4WD RAV4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING WHEN DRIVING AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION TO THE FRONT BEARING. Read More »
"DL: IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO HELP ENSURE THE BEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING GROWL NOISE ON 2006-2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 ... Read More »
"DD: IN OUR CONTINUING EFFORTS TO HELP ENSURE THE BEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, TOYOTA IS ANNOUNCING A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING GROWL NOISE ON 2006-2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 ... Read More »
WPB: IN CERTAIN 2006 TO 2012 MODEL YEAR RAV4 4WD VEHICLES, TOYOTA HAS RECEIVED SOME REPORTS WHERE THE VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING WHEN DRIVING AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION TO THE FRONT BEARING. Read More »
TOYOTA: THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COUPLING, WHEN DRIVING SOME VEHICLES, MAY EXHIBIT A GROWL NOISE, DUE TO CONTAMINATION TO FRONT BEARING. MODEL 2006-2012 RAV4 (42WD). *PE Read More »
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: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »
"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 »
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. Read More »
Region 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 »
TOYOTA: CHARGING SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. SOME ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT INSUFFICIENT CHARGING PERFORMANCE FROM THE ALTERNATOR. AN UPDATED PULLEY ASSEMBLY IS AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. *JS Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the phone. * Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. Read More »
TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. Read More »
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. Read More »
Region 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 »
TOYOTA: ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION, IF LUBRICATION OR OIL, IS APPLIED. *PE Read More »
TSB: The only acceptable towing method for vehicles equipped with an Active Torque Control 4WD system is to have all four wheels off the ground. Read More »
TSB: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN RAPGARD? IS REMOVED, THE PAINT MAY HAVE A STAINED APPEARANCE. THESE STAINS APPEAR TO BE UNDER THE CLEAR COAT (REPAINTING THIS AREA IS NOT NECESSARY). Read More »
"TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: ? DIFFICULTY PAIRING THE PHONE. ? INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. Read More »
TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. Read More »
Region 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 »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: *Difficulty to pair the phone. *Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
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: 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: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the phone. * Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the phone. * Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: *Difficulty to pair the phone. *Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the phone. * Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: * Difficulty to pair the phone. * Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Read More »
Revised Document- Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or randomly shuts off, Discusses audio system hard reset procedure and updated software card. Read More »
Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or randomly shuts off, Discusses audio system hard reset procedure and updated software card. Read More »
TOYOTA/LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING DEALER RE-NOTIFICATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, OF REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS (DVD) VIA SEPARATE COVER. MODELS 2006-2011 RAV4, 2010 HS250TH. *PE Read More »
TOYOTA: FLOOR MAT INSTALLATION DURING PDS. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN CORRECT POSITION. *PE Read More »
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: 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: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Read More »
TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Read More »
