2015 TOYOTA AVALON Recall

Campaign:
15V728000 on 11/02/2015
Component:
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Manufactured:
10/18/2012 - 10/26/2015
Affected:
30,812
Defect:
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 avalon and avalon hybrid vehicles manufactured october 19, 2012 to october 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 lexus es350 and es300h vehicles manufactured june 18, 2012 to july 6, 2015. the affected vehicles are equipped with a pre-collision system (pcs) as optional equipment. in these vehicles, the pcs may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Consequence:
A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain pcs components, free of charge. the recall began on july 28, 2016. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this campaign are f1v and f2e.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2015 TOYOTA AVALON TSBs (165)

Bulletin:
T-SB-0043-14 R1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0141-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0138-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
TSB-0151-13
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
GST-16R3D-061620
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This communication is informing all dealer principals, general managers, service managers & parts managers of a special service campaign initiated by gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) to inspect and repair 866 toyota avalon vehicles equipped w
Bulletin:
GST-16R3C-061620
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
This communication is informing vehicle owners of a special service campaign initiated by gulf states toyota, inc. (gst) to inspect and repair certain toyota avalon vehicles equipped with a non-toyota glass break sensor installed by gst whi
Bulletin:
T-TT-0392-16 REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system to 5.x.x (lollipop) or later.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0035-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 model year applicable vehicles equipped with entune' audio (version 010169) / entune' audio plus (version 010171) / entune' premium audio (version 010185) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0385-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
"tech tip: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map update and upgrade usb directory. click on the tis tab, diagnostics tab, telematics tab, and the document is now located under the refe
Bulletin:
T-TT-0374-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb sst's have been issued for toyota audio and navigation system. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabil
Bulletin:
T-TT-0377-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience poor outgoing bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons. current multimedia systems are designed with the ability to adjust bluetooth sound quality to compensate for echo or excessive back
Bulletin:
T-TT-0375-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: for customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in the repair manual which can be performed to diagnose the condition.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0151-13 REV
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
"tsb: some 2012 ' 2016 model year north american produced (nap) camry and camry hv vehicles and 2013 ' 2015 avalon and avalon hv vehicles may exhibit a knocking, popping, ticking, or snapping noise from the moon roof area while driving. t
Bulletin:
T-SB-0012-13 REV
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"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. this bul
Bulletin:
T-TT-0381-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0028-14
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
"tsb: long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage c
Bulletin:
T-TT-0309-14 REV
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones running os 4.4 or later. condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous te
Bulletin:
T-TT-0360-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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. the customer may complain of the f
Bulletin:
T-TT-0344-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-SB-0026-14 REV
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
"tsb: during the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tire
Bulletin:
T-SB-0044-16
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
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'
Bulletin:
T-SB-0049-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 ' 2016 model year avalon, camry, sienna, and tundra vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor warning message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1ab2 short to ground in outer mirror indicato
Bulletin:
T-TT-0268-13 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"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. ' various bluetooth audio functions are no lo
Bulletin:
T-TT-0374-15 REV
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
"tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applica
Bulletin:
T-TT-0339-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "unable to update the software. please try again later." if the following screen is seen, follow the directions below.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 OBS
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0035-16.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0032-14 OBS
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0006-11 Rev
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: world standard (ws) automatic transmission fluid (atf) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. here are some important tips when working with atf-ws in toyota vehicles r
Bulletin:
T-SB-0014-11 Rev
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
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. incorrect torque converter bolts or missing w
Bulletin:
T-SB-0138-14
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: to minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the short pin has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the engine compartment relay block. reinstall the short pin into its original location and
Bulletin:
T-SB-0141-14
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: avalon/ avalon hv 2015 pre-delivery check sheet
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-14
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: ? careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body
Bulletin:
T-TT-0307-14
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tech tip: customer complains of carious bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed
Bulletin:
T-TT-0309-14
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tech tip: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones running os 4.4 or later. condition tends to occur to customers who have many previ
Bulletin:
T-SB-0134-14
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
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. use the information in this bulletin when insta
Bulletin:
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. follow the procedures in this bulletin to
Bulletin:
T-TT-0344-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0083-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0025-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: some 2004 - 2015 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the hvac system and/or related environmental factors. although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the general procedure in this bullet
Bulletin:
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 Rev
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Tsb: entune audio head unit update
Bulletin:
T-TT-0262-13 Rev
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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. due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, to
Bulletin:
T-TT-0332-15
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may get an inaccurate fully charged indicator status from the wireless charging pad, even though the cell phone may not be fully charged. this condition affects motorola droid phones.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0337-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: when updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability before beginning the update.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0040-08
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
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. t
Bulletin:
TT-0307-14 Rev2
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: some customers may encounter various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed
Bulletin:
T-TT-0268-13 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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. * various bluetooth® audio function
Bulletin:
T-SB-0004-15
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 - 2015 model year avalon and avalon hv vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a pop/creak type noise from the lh rocker panel/bottom of the driver's door opening area. this is caused by two body panels contacting one
Bulletin:
T-TT-307-14 Rev1
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: customers complain of various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed throug
Bulletin:
T-TT-0344-15
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0004-15
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 - 2015 model year avalon and avalon hv vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a pop/creak type noise from the lh rocker panel/bottom of the driver's door opening area. this is caused by two body panels contacting one
Bulletin:
T-TT-307-14 Rev1
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: customers complain of various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed throug
Bulletin:
T-SB-0040-08
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
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. t
Bulletin:
TT-0307-14 Rev2
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may encounter various bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to ios 8.0 and later. conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iphone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed
Bulletin:
T-TT-0268-13 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. * various bluetooth® audio function
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: some 2004 - 2015 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the hvac system and/or related environmental factors. although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the general procedure in this bullet
Bulletin:
T-SB-0101-11 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: when servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or othe
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tsb: entune audio head unit update
Bulletin:
T-TT-0262-13 Rev
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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. due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, to
Bulletin:
T-TT-0332-15
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may get an inaccurate fully charged indicator status from the wireless charging pad, even though the cell phone may not be fully charged. this condition affects motorola droid phones.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0337-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: when updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability before beginning the update.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. follow the procedures in this bulletin to
Bulletin:
T-SB-0026-14 Rev
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Tsb: during the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires
Bulletin:
T-SB-0151-13 Rev
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Tsb: some 2012 - 2016 model year north american produced (nap) camry and camry hv vehicles and 2013 - 2015 avalon and avalon hv vehicles may exhibit a knocking, popping, ticking, or snapping noise from the moon roof area while driving. th
Bulletin:
T-SB-0028-14
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage co
Bulletin:
T-TT-0309-14 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones running os 4.4 or later. condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous te
Bulletin:
T-SB-0083-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0025-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: while a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating veh
Bulletin:
T-TT-0414-16
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
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. *various bluetooth® audio functions a
Bulletin:
T-SB-0304-17
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tsb: vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and vin plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria lis
Bulletin:
T-SB-0134-16_Rev
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice october 30, 2017 rev1: * applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes sb no. t-sb-0012-13. flash reprogramming allows the
Bulletin:
T-SB-0009-18
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in toyota vehicles. as an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the ve
Bulletin:
T-SB-0187-12_Rev
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice february 12, 2018 rev2: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. january 23, 2014 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. any previous print
Bulletin:
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin nos. pg021-88, pg015-89, pg0015-90, pg002-91, pg002-93, pg005-97, pg007-01, pg007-07, and t-sb-0144-08. service bulletin nos. pg021-88, pg015-89
Bulletin:
T-SB-0009-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: the purpose of this service bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in toyota vehicles. as an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the ve
Bulletin:
T-SB-0187-12_Rev
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice february 12, 2018 rev2: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. january 23, 2014 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. any previous print
Bulletin:
T-TT-0365-15 Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tt: a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a mil ?on? condition and p0a80 or p1ac000 stored in the memory. some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the hv battery. modified or altered parts are not covered under
Bulletin:
T-TT-0435-17
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: this bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use hard disc drive or micro sd card memory.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0437-17
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience greyed out buttons or inactive screens (lockouts) while driving. this is to promote safe driving practices and reduce the amount of distractions while driving. these lockouts can?t be deactivated or defeat
Bulletin:
T-SB-0024-14
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Some 2015 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. to ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (smart entry a
Bulletin:
T-SB-0026-14
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. if the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain
Bulletin:
T-SB-0027-14
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: hybrid vehicle (hv) battery, 12-volt auxiliary battery. if the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decr
Bulletin:
T-SB-0028-14
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. the following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage condition
Bulletin:
T-SB-0029-14
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
2015 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. fo
Bulletin:
T-SB-0035-16_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice march 23, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2017 model year mirai vehicles. g1855ware version information charts and the introduction have been updated. supersession notice: the informa
Bulletin:
T-SB-0044-16_Rev
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice march 07, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year toyota vehicles. on some vehicles, when rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear to be under the c
Bulletin:
T-SB-0033-14_Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice march 08, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2015 - 2017 model year toyota vehicles. ? the parts information section has been updated. some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a c
Bulletin:
T-TT-0365-15_Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tt: rev2 a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a mil ?on? condition and p0a80 or p1ac000 stored in the memory. some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the hv battery. modified or altered parts are not covered un
Bulletin:
T-TT-0432-17_Rev
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Tt: rev2 some customers may complain about a hybrid vehicle battery cooling system warning message. this warning message may appear when the hv battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstruc
Bulletin:
T-SB-0218-17_Rev
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice july 20, 2017 rev1: applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year avanza vehicles. some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deplo
Bulletin:
T-TT-0453-17
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: an error message is received when performing dcm activation initiated by techstream. this is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. please discontinue dcm activations utilizing techstream until further notice.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 model year applicable vehicles equipped with entune? audio (version 010169) / entune? audio plus (version 010171) entune? premium audio (version 01085) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: bluetooth® someti
Bulletin:
T-SB-0024-14 Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 - 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. to ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (sm
Bulletin:
T-SB-0029-14 Rev
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tsb: 2015 ? 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor ma
Bulletin:
T-SB-0027-14 Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? hybrid vehicle (hv) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery if the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gra
Bulletin:
T-TT-0293-14 Rev
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: safety connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. the first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. once the subscription has lapsed the dcm will be in an inactive state
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0339-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: ?unable to update the software. please try again later.? if the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0365-15
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a mil ?on? condition and p0a80 stored in the memory. some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the hv battery. modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0309-14 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with android phones running os 4.4 or later. condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous t
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-16
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: some 2012 ? 2016 model year avalon hv, camry hv and rav4 hv vehicles may exhibit a mil ?on? condition with dtc p0a7a with information code 122 (generator inverter fail signal detection). follow the procedure in this bulletin to addres
Bulletin:
T-TT-0453-17-Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: previously, an error message was received when performing dcm activation initiated by techstream. this condition has been remedied, and dcm activation utilizing techstream can now be resumed.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0339-15_Rev
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "unable to update the software. please try again later." if the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0043-14
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0043-14 Rev
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
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.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0262-13 Rev
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tech tip: starting with the 2010 model year, toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. there are multiple benefits of this oil including: reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, improved fuel
Bulletin:
T-TT-0246-13 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tech tip: tips for writing a dpr (dealer product report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0012-13 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
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. this bullet
Bulletin:
T-TT-0010-10 Rev
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Tech tip: low battery voltage can contribute to a mil "on" condition for p0335 (crankshaft position
Bulletin:
T-TT-0424-16
Component:
203000 wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Summary:
Tt: front brake vibration key points: * issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * when lug nuts are over torqued, this causes
Bulletin:
T-SB-0142-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice november 10, 2016 rev2: ? applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year toyota vehicles. ? parts information section has been updated. some 2004 ? 2017 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit odor
Bulletin:
T-SB-0166-16
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Tsb: some 2013 ? 2016 model year avalon and avalon hv vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the base of the left front door trim during audio playback. follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0012-13 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice: september 14, 2016: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0134-16.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0229-12_Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice november 22, 2017 rev1: ? applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. in the event that a toyota vehicle becomes submerg
Bulletin:
T-TT-0375-15_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tt: for customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in the repair manual which can be performed to diagnose the condition.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0377-15_Rev
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience poor outgoing bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons. current multimedia systems are designed with the ability to adjust bluetooth sound quality to compensate for echo or excessive back
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 Obs
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0035-16.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0032-14 Obs
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice: this bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0399-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
Bulletin:
TSB-0012-13 Rev2
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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. this bull
Bulletin:
T-TT-0381-16
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0360-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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. the customer may complain of the f
Bulletin:
TTT-0344-15 Rev1
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
Bulletin:
TTT-0234-13 Rev6
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0365-15
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tt: a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a mil ?on? condition and p0a80 stored in the memory. some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the hv battery. modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
Bulletin:
TTT-0337-15 Rev1
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: when updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability before beginning the update.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0385-16
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tech tip: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map update and upgrade usb directory. click on the tis tab, diagnostics tab, telematics tab, and the document is now located under the refer
Bulletin:
TTT-0268-13 Rev3
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
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. ? various bluetooth audio functions are no lon
Bulletin:
T-TT-0374-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicab
Bulletin:
T-TT-0339-15
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "unable to update the software. please try again later." if the following screen is seen, follow the directions below.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0049-16 Rev
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 ? 2016 model year avalon, camry, sienna, and tundra vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor warning message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1ab2 short to ground in outer mirror indicato
Bulletin:
T-SB-0036-13 Rev
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting world standard (ws) automatic transmission fluid (atf) level at normal vehicle operating temperature. note: the following adjustment procedures are for u660e/f and
Bulletin:
T-TT-0392-16
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system to 5.x.x (lollipop) or later.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0160-14 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 model year applicable vehicles equipped with entune? audio (version 010169) / entune? audio plus (version 010171) entune? premium audio (version 01085) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: bluetooth® someti
Bulletin:
T-SB-0024-14 Rev
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 - 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with a smart key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. to ensure the system is operating properly, the smart key functions (sm
Bulletin:
T-SB-0029-14 Rev
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tsb: 2015 ? 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. in addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor ma
Bulletin:
T-SB-0027-14 Rev
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tsb: hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? hybrid vehicle (hv) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery if the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the state of charge (soc) of its hv battery and auxiliary battery will gra
Bulletin:
T-TT-0293-14 Rev
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: safety connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. the first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. once the subscription has lapsed the dcm will be in an inactive state
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0234-13 Rev
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb ssts have been issued for toyota audio and navigation systems. refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicabilit
Bulletin:
T-TT-0339-15
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: ?unable to update the software. please try again later.? if the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0392-16 Rev
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system to 5.x.x (lollipop) or later.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0035-16
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Tsb: some 2014 model year applicable vehicles equipped with entune? audio (version 010169) / entune? audio plus (version 010171) / entune? premium audio (version 010185) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0395-16
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tt: hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the drc.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0044-16
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
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?
Bulletin:
T-SB-0049-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 ? 2016 model year avalon, camry, sienna, and tundra vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor warning message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1ab2 short to ground in outer mirror indicato
Bulletin:
T-TT-0442-17_Rev
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Tt: safety connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. the trail period of service is provided upon the vehicle purchase. once the subscription has expired the dcm (telematics transceiver) will
Bulletin:
T-SB-0039-18
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. t-sb-0151-13. * applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2018 model year avalon and avalon hv and 2017 model year camry and camry h
Bulletin:
T-SB-0044-16
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
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?
Bulletin:
T-SB-0049-16
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 ? 2016 model year avalon, camry, sienna, and tundra vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor warning message with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c1ab2 short to ground in outer mirror indicato
Bulletin:
SET-TSB-17-002
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Discusses repair procedures for southeast toyota accessory rear lip spoilers for avalon vehicles, lifting condition.
Bulletin:
T-TT-0442-17
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Tt: safety connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. the first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. once the subscription has expired the dcm (telematics transceiver) wi
Bulletin:
T-SB-0151-13_Obs
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Tsb: obsolete notice may 29, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0039-18.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0057-18
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: supersession notice the information contained in this bulletin supersedes service bulletin no. t-sb-0043-14. ? applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year toyota vehicles. service bulletin no. t-sb-0043-14 is obso
Bulletin:
T-SB-0304-17_Rev
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Tsb: revision notice july 31, 2018 rev2: ? the supersession notice has been updated. january 11, 2018 rev1: ? the supersession notice has been updated. any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. supersession notice
Bulletin:
PG004-97-Obsolet
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Technical service bulletin: obsolete notice: july 31, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0304-17.
Bulletin:
PG006-01-Obsolet
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Technical service bulletin: obsolete notice: july 31, 2018: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see t-sb-0304-17.
Bulletin:
Safety Recall an
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Update on technician certification requirements.
Bulletin:
T-SB-0313-17
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Tsb: some 2015 ? 2018 model year toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. even one lug nut over or under torqued can cause v

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