2003 Toyota 4RUNNER Technical Service Bulletins

192 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Toyota 4RUNNER. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10146509Nov 9, 2017Equipment. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014, Toyota announced the reimbursement Phase of this voluntary warranty enhancement program. Since prior to that announcement, Toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this Program.
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. 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 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. 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 listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10132410Jul 20, 2017Air bags, Equipment. 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 deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain…
• 10132360Jun 15, 2017Electrical system. Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: Rev Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10131838Mar 22, 2017Electrical system. Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED March 22, 2017: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity.
• 10131837Mar 22, 2017Electrical system. Dealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
• 10131745Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-03: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns where the vehicles rear hatch glass broke during defroster operation.
• 10131744Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Package: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
• 10131743Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
• 10131742Mar 2, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Broken Rear Hatch Glass on Certain 2003-2009 Model Year 4Runner Vehicles.
• 10131801Feb 27, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2003 ? 2009 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit back door glass "broken" without external impact. This condition may be associated with rear window defogger usage before glass breakage. Updated rear glass has been developed to address this condition.
• 10152208Jan 6, 2017Suspension. Technical Instructions: NOTE: If the Suspension Clip Kit is no longer available, dealers may order and install the right and left pneumatic cylinder assemblies. Reference the parts catalog for the correct part number.
• 10152207Jan 6, 2017Suspension. Dealer Package: NOTE: If the Suspension Clip Kit is no longer available, dealers may order and install the right and left pneumatic cylinder assemblies. Reference the parts catalog for the correct part number.
• 10152205Jan 6, 2017Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the…
• 10132930Nov 29, 2016Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: September 14, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0134-16.
• 10150418Sep 14, 2016Electrical system. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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 bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10149217Sep 14, 2016Engine. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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 bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10150414Sep 8, 2016Engine. Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake…
• 10150413Sep 8, 2016Engine. Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals at…
• 10150412Sep 8, 2016Engine. Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals…
• 10150411Sep 8, 2016Engine. Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals at…
• 10150410Sep 8, 2016Engine. Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals…
• 10149213Sep 8, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake…
• 10149212Sep 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals at…
• 10149211Sep 8, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals…
• 10149210Sep 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals at…
• 10149209Sep 8, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date. Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the below listed model and model year vehicles. This feature will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals…
• 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10111320Jun 9, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the "Program"). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003 - 2005 model year 4Runner, 2005 - 2010 model year Avalon, 2007 - 2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10111170Jun 9, 2016Equipment. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the "Program"). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003 - 2005 model year 4Runner, 2005 - 2010 model year Avalon, 2007 - 2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10134140Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• 10096097Jan 11, 2016Equipment. Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• 10152279Dec 3, 2015Electrical system. WPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014, Toyota announced the reimbursement Phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since prior to that announcement, Toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this Program.
• 10152278Dec 3, 2015Equipment. DD: In Mid-December 2014, Toyota announced the reimbursement Phase of this Program. Since prior to that announcement, Toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this Program.
• 10152277Dec 3, 2015Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model year Avalon, 2007-2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10093712Dec 3, 2015Equipment. "wpb: toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014, toyota announced the reimbursement phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since prior to that announcement, toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this program.
• 10093708Dec 3, 2015Equipment. Dd: in mid-december 2014, toyota announced the reimbursement phase of this program. Since prior to that announcement, toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this program.
• 10093702Dec 3, 2015Equipment. Dl: in our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, toyota has announced a warranty enhancement program (the “program”). This program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards (instrument panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4runner, 2005-2010 model year avalon, 2007-2011 model year camry and camry hybrid…
• 10134223Sep 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10096556Sep 15, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
• 10134255Sep 10, 2015Body and structure. WPB: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014 Toyota announced the reimbursement Phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since prior to that announcement, Toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this Program.
• 10096776Sep 10, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. "wpb: toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In mid-december, 2014 toyota announced the reimbursement phase of this warranty enhancement program. Since prior to that announcement, toyota has been diligently making parts preparations for the parts replacement phase of this program.
• 10134454Aug 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10132529Aug 24, 2015Engine, Electrical system. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10134230Jul 28, 2015Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model year Avalon, 2007-2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10134228Jul 28, 2015Electrical system. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model year Avalon, 2007-2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10132565Jul 28, 2015Electrical system. DL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model year Avalon, 2007-2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10132563Jul 28, 2015Electrical system. RL: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program (the ?Program?). This Program extends the warranty coverage for repairs related to cracked and/or sticky/melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a result of heat or humidity on 2003-2005 model year 4Runner, 2005-2010 model year Avalon, 2007-2011 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid…
• 10111416Jul 23, 2015Equipment. 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 reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new…

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