2009 Toyota Avalon Technical Service Bulletins

285 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Toyota Avalon. 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.

• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133928Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. 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 TIS and the CUW.
• 10060841Jan 29, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133883Jan 8, 2013Equipment. To enhance serviceability on 2005 ? 2010 model year Avalon vehicles, the floor carpet assembly now includes both carpet and hook tape for installation. Should replacement of the floor carpet assembly become necessary, follow the procedure in this bulletin to replace the floor carpet assembly.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. 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). Flash calibration updates…
• 10133974Oct 4, 2012Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur.
• 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060779Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074189Jun 19, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061593Jun 19, 2012Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10042855Oct 20, 2011Equipment. Toyota: a condition may exhibit in some vehicles where dust or powder is visible from hvac vents. A procedure for installation, blower motor cleaning, evaporator removal and hvac system cleaning has been designed for this condition.
• 10042925Oct 12, 2011Exterior lighting. Toyota: bulletin providing information on some vehicles experiencing the inoperative of daytime running lights(drl) and high beam bulb.
• 10061609Sep 6, 2011Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10037591Mar 16, 2011Exterior lighting. Toyota: on some 2008-2010 avalon vehicles, the high beam light bulbs may not work or shatter.
• 10033553Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles equipped with a 2gr-fe (v6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for vvt-I actuator may degrade over time. This condition may cause oil to leak from the vvt-I oil hose producing abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure light to illuminate.
• 10037888Jan 4, 2011Engine cooling. Toyota: there may be a rattle noise coming from under the vehicle while driving. This may be caused by the fuel tank contacting the exhaust pipe.
• 10032633Feb 22, 2010Other or unknown. Toyota: potential floor mat interference with accelerator pedal. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
• 10032631Feb 22, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: on certain model vehicles,equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, an initiated phase 3 will replace the vvt-I oil hose due to the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the vvt-I actuator may degrade over time.
• 10032630Feb 22, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On certain model vehicles equipped with a 2gr-fe (ve) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the vvt-I actuator may degrade over time. This condition may cause oil to leak from the vvt-I oil hose producing abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure light to illuminate.
• 10034284Feb 4, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. 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. Model years from 2001-2011.
• 10033406Jan 27, 2010Exterior lighting. Toyota: high beam/drl bulb inoperative. On some vehicles, the high beam/drl bulb may become inopertive or shatter. A newly designed high beam/drl housing assembly (including the applicable bulb) is available in the event this condition has occurred.
• 10033064Dec 18, 2009Equipment. Toyota: vehicle interior: interior panels/trim to improve serviceability of the floor carpet grommet (floor clamp retainer), a new service part has been developed which allows the floor carpet grommet to be replaced separately from the carpet assembly. Models include avalon, camry, camry hv, prius, tacoma and tundra. *pe.
• 10032729Jun 24, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0505 stored in the engine control module or ecm (sae term: powertrain control module/pcm).
• 10032523Jun 2, 2009Electrical system. Toyota: vehicle may experience multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to driver, and/or other accessories becoming inoperative after the vehicle has cold soaked in sub-freezing (below 14% f [-10% c]) ambient air temperatures.
• 10032730Mar 19, 2009Engine cooling. Toyota: some vehicles with 2gr fe engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head cover area which may be accompanied by a mil on and one or more vvt-I related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10075946Oct 16, 2008Seat belts. Toyota customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain Seat Belt Extenders at no cost through their local Toyota dealer. • The extender is available in 6-inch, 9-inch, 12-inch, 15-inch, and 18-inch lengths. • The extender is available only in black. • Owners are informed of the Seat Belt Extender availability through the Owner's Manual included in each vehicle
• 10062008Oct 16, 2008Seat belts. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10036931Jul 29, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Toyota: vehicles would have water leak condition in the headliner. This causes the foot well to be wet. It may result from moon roof drain hoses are loose or disconnected from drain pan nipple.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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