2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

229 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. 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.

• 10111563May 19, 2015Electrical system. 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 vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111180May 19, 2015Electrical system. 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 vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111562May 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111179May 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111407Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111214Apr 30, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111405Apr 17, 2015Equipment. 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 applicability.
• 10111212Apr 17, 2015Equipment. 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 applicability.
• 10111402Apr 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111209Apr 13, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10111389Apr 9, 2015Equipment. 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 bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10111196Apr 9, 2015Equipment. 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 bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10111400Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. 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, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10111207Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. 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, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10134247Apr 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111366Feb 26, 2015Equipment. 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 are no longer functioning with customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the…
• 10111358Feb 12, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2014 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, and Sienna vehicles may exhibit the appearance of dark spots in the mirror glass reflective material. The mirror glass assembly has been updated to address this condition.
• 10111222Feb 12, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2014 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, and Sienna vehicles may exhibit the appearance of dark spots in the mirror glass reflective material. The mirror glass assembly has been updated to address this condition.
• 10111357Feb 10, 2015Body and structure. 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. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be…
• 10111221Feb 10, 2015Body and structure. 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. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be…
• 10111365Feb 2, 2015Equipment. 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 through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111229Feb 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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 through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111339Jan 30, 2015Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
• 10111330Jan 30, 2015Body and structure. 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 another within the rocker panel structure. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10111249Jan 30, 2015Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
• 10096036Jan 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "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 bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the technical information system (tis) and the calibration update wizard (cuw).
• 10111338Jan 12, 2015Equipment. 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 through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111248Jan 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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 through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10061720Nov 4, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060737Jul 24, 2014Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056520Jul 24, 2014Seats. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Driver & passenger front seat back board, on some vehicles, can become loose & then separate from seat assembly & needs repair. Model 2013-2014 avalon, avalon hybrid.
• 10060735Jul 21, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060802May 21, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060801May 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056054May 14, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Due to an unplanned expiration of mobile identification number/mobile directory number, in some vehicles, the safety connect system has become disabled and needs reprogramming.
• 10060721Apr 28, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060790Apr 24, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060719Apr 18, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060791Feb 26, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060784Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060786Feb 4, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060675Feb 4, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060795Jan 5, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061645Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054826Nov 13, 2013Brakes. Toyota: there is an issue with the parking brake adjustment condition at both or one rear wheels. Model 2014 camry, camry hv, avalon, avalon hv.
• 10061636Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062070Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072037Oct 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062066Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062065Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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