NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10220189: 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10220189 summary graphic for 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime
10220189NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

TSB: Some 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a depleted 12V auxiliary battery when in IG-OFF due to a condition in which the Hybrid Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (HV ECU) does not sleep. The HV ECU may not sleep if any of the following conditions have occurred with the vehicle: ?The vehicle was towed or jump-started after a 12V battery discharge. ?The vehicle?s 12V battery was disconnected and reconnected, as when accessories ?were installed. ?The 12V battery terminal(s) or power or ground harnesses were removed to repair ?the vehicle. ?A new 12V battery was put into the vehicle, or there was an open in the main fusible link. ?Any other condition that may have caused power not properly flowing from the 12V battery ?through the harness. The HV ECU logic has been updated to reduce the possibility of this condition

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
ToyotaRav4 Prime2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10220189?

TSB: Some 2021 model year RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit a depleted 12V auxiliary battery when in IG-OFF due to a condition in which the Hybrid Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (HV ECU) does not sleep. The HV ECU may not sleep if any of the following conditions have occurred with the vehicle: ?The vehicle was towed or jump-started after a 12V battery discharge. ?The vehicle?s 12V battery was disconnected and.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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