2013 Toyota Avalon Technical Service Bulletins

498 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10062047Aug 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062009Aug 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132269Jul 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10062053Jul 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132239Jul 11, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10061589Jul 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132266Jul 10, 2013Equipment. 2013 Avalon vehicles are equipped with 2 front and 2 rear torque box holes located in the lower section of the body.
• 10075954Jul 10, 2013Equipment. 2013 Avalon vehicles are equipped with 2 front and 2 rear torque box holes located in the lower section of the body.
• 10062050Jul 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132264Jul 8, 2013Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats. Further investigation reveals the electric power steering column showing signs of the oiling substance leaking.
• 10075953Jul 8, 2013Steering. Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats. Further investigation reveals the electric power steering column showing signs of the oiling substance leaking
• 10062049Jun 8, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132049May 22, 2013Equipment. The Premium Display Audio type Entune system does not connect to the internet when using an iPhone.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062018May 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132047May 14, 2013Equipment. When diagnosing audio, navigation, and Bluetooth concerns on Toyota vehicles equipped with Premium Display Audio with Entune, adhere to the guidelines listed below.
• 10062048May 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132019May 8, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Some 2013 model year Avalon XLE and Avalon HV XLE vehicles may exhibit front seat heaters remaining ON in the lowest setting even when the seat heater switch is OFF. Replace the seat heater switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) to address this condition.
• 10061575May 8, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132293Apr 30, 2013Equipment. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all the vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle.
• 10132291Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all the vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10061567Apr 23, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132285Apr 19, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure, Visibility (wipers…. Some 2013 model year Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles may display a ?Check Blind Spot Monitor System? message on the multi-information display with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AB4 and/or C1AB5 stored. The procedure in this bulletin has been developed to address this condition.
• 10132319Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns after HV battery replacement.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132314Apr 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Transmission and drivetrain. Some Customers/Technicians may experience a condition where the mirrors adjust to an unexpected position when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
• 10062041Apr 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133797Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-13.
• 10133795Mar 26, 2013Equipment. 2012-2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.2.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
• 10061564Mar 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133809Mar 25, 2013Engine. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133807Mar 18, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition when the fuel door lid cannot be opened when the vehicle is in the unlocked position. Also, it may be able to open when locked.
• 10062039Mar 18, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133784Mar 6, 2013Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2013 model year Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles may display a ?Check Blind Spot Monitor System? message on the multi-information display with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AB4 and/or C1AB5 stored. The procedure in this bulletin has been developed to address this condition.
• 10061555Mar 6, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133782Mar 1, 2013Body and structure. Some 2013 model year Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the rear sunshade is inoperative and appears to be binding in the package tray. Please follow the process below to address this condition.
• 10061554Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133860Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
• 10133858Feb 25, 2013Interior lighting. The indicator lights (amber and green) of the wireless charging system are not illuminated when charging is complete.
• 10133856Feb 25, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
• 10062036Feb 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062034Feb 25, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133835Feb 19, 2013Equipment. Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.

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