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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 has 13 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 ($0-$0 repair), 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History, 2006-2008 2AZ-FE Oil-Consumption Inspection and Repair Program, Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596 ($0-$0 repair) and Certain 2006-2008 RAV4 Spiral Cables Can Disable the Driver Airbag - Recall 14V-168 ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 27, 2008, to December 19, 2012 and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, water may drip onto the joint that connects the wiper linkage to the wiper motor.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 has 13 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689, 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017, 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2006 Toyota RAV4 has 13 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 6 issues are rated critical: Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Power Window Master Switch May Melt - Recall 15V-689 and 2006-2010 RAV4 Accelerator-Pedal Safety Recalls - 11V-113 and 10V-017 and 2006-2009 2GR-FE VVT-i Oil-Hose Limited Service Campaign History and 2006-2008 2AZ-FE Oil-Consumption Inspection and Repair Program and Certain 2006-2011 RAV4 Rear Lower Suspension Arms Can Separate - Recall 16V-596 and Certain 2006-2008 RAV4 Spiral Cables Can Disable the Driver Airbag - Recall 14V-168. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota RAV4 issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Toyota/NHTSA Safety Recall 15V-689 (Toyota C0M) covers certain 2006-2011 RAV4 vehicles. During manufacture of the driver's-door Power Window Master Switch, lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts. If the contacts are not protected, debris… Severity: high.
Two distinct accelerator-pedal safety recalls can apply within this model-year range. NHTSA 11V-113/Toyota 90L covers 2006 through certain 2010 RAV4s because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal in a wide-open position. NHTSA 10V-017/Toyo… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Toyota LSC 90K covered certain 2006-2009 RAV4 vehicles with the 2GR-FE because the rubber portion of the VVT-i oil-supply hose could degrade and leak. Toyota identified oil leakage, abnormal engine noise and the oil-pressure warning as possible signs. The campaign repair used No. Severity: high.
Toyota T-SB-0158-14 Rev2 and T-SB-0030-15 Rev1 apply to specified 2006-2008 RAV4 vehicles with the 2AZ-FE and listed VDS ranges. Toyota's inspection seals the engine after setting the oil level and rechecks it after 1,100-1,300 miles; consumption beyond the bulletin threshold sup… Severity: high.
NHTSA Recall 16V-596 / Toyota G0V covers a specific subset of certain 2006-2011 RAV4s previously involved in rear-arm recalls: TMC-built 2006-2010 vehicles produced October 2005-August 2010 and TMMC-built 2009-early-2011 vehicles produced October 2008-September 2010. If rear-whee… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
NHTSA Recall 14V-168 / Toyota E0M covers certain 2006-2008 RAV4s produced from late July 2005 through early August 2008 and equipped with a seven-channel spiral cable. A flexible flat cable inside the assembly can contact its retainer and wear as the steering wheel is turned. If… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
RAV4 owner discussions document a brief rattle during cold startup on individual 2AZ-FE vehicles. A sound alone does not prove VVT-i camshaft-gear, chain, tensioner, oil-pressure, accessory or valvetrain failure, and the reports do not establish a mileage band or damage progressi… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-TT-0255-13 and T-SB-0318-08 Rev2 document a clunk, pop or knock when turning the steering wheel left or right on some 2006-2008 RAV4s. Toyota requires confirmation that the vehicle falls within the bulletin's VIN range and inspection of the installed steering gear's date… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0046-10 applies to specified 2006-2010 RAV4 production and addresses liquid fuel entering the EVAP system. The documented gates are an illuminated MIL with DTC P043E, P043F, P2401, P2402 and/or P2419, or an intermittent warm rough idle reproduced while commanding the… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0080-13 Rev1 documents a growl-type noise from the rear differential coupling on some 2006-2012 RAV4 4WD vehicles. Toyota attributes the condition to contamination of the front bearing inside the coupling, not to a model-wide rear wheel-hub defect. The bulletin applie… Severity: medium.
Toyota T-SB-0068-10 documents a specific condition on certain 2006-2010 RAV4s produced before listed VIN changes: the driver or front-passenger sunvisor mounting area on the vehicle body can become damaged, allowing the visor base to loosen at the headliner. Toyota's repair reinf… Severity: low.
Revised Toyota bulletin SU009-07 applies to specified 2006-2007 RAV4 vehicles produced before its plant-, engine- and VIN-specific production changes. The documented condition is a thump or knocking noise from the front of the vehicle while traveling over bumps. The bulletin cove… Severity: low.
Toyota T-SB-0056-09 applies to certain 2006-2008 RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 and produced before the bulletin's production-change VINs. The documented condition is a squeaking noise from the engine compartment while the engine is running, traced to the No. 2 id… Severity: low.
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