emilysmith1
RAV4 Exhaust Flap Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2021 Toyota RAV4 with 61,355 km is experiencing louder exhaust noise and a noisy engine sound after a cold start, suspected to be due to a defective exhaust flap. The issue was confirmed by a workshop, which identified the exhaust flap as the problem. The suggested solution was to have the exhaust components inspected and repaired, which resolved the issue.
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emilysmith1 (community.author)
Thanks. I don't have the specific fault code right now. Is there a way to confirm the defective exhaust flap without it?
siegfriedheld87
Those symptoms definitely point to exhaust flap trouble. Best to have a workshop take a look at the exhaust components.
emilysmith1 (community.author)
Thank you for confirming my suspicion. The workshop confirmed it was the exhaust flap. Repair cost was 190€. Much appreciated!
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siegfriedheld87
Sounds like the exhaust flap motor is shot. Is it throwing any specific fault codes?