2014 Toyota Avalon Technical Service Bulletins

448 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10060784Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131927Feb 4, 2014Engine. Starting with the 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 improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicle that require this oil.
• 10131902Feb 4, 2014Equipment. 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 vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts…
• 10131901Feb 4, 2014Engine cooling. For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV Battery Cooling Fan may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can reduce the efficiency of the HV Battery Cooling System. HV Battery Cooling Fan maintenance and cleaning should be performed to address this condition.
• 10060786Feb 4, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131951Jan 23, 2014Tires. 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.
• 10131961Jan 14, 2014Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (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 pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10131960Jan 5, 2014Electrical system, Air bags. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), it is standard procedure (as outlined in the PDS check sheets) to verify that the Safety Connect system is in ?Shelled Mode? with a green LED illuminated prior to delivering the vehicle. Occasionally settings in the Data Communication Module (in-vehicle DCM), or on the network may prevent the ?Shelled Mode? status. In these potential cases, the vehicle is likely to be in ?Shipping…
• 10060795Jan 5, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132010Dec 23, 2013Equipment. The customer is unable to delete their call history or contacts from the Denso GEN7 Navigation System. The ?delete? soft button on the multi-information display is greyed out and not selectable.
• 10062075Dec 23, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131993Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
• 10131988Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
• 10061645Dec 19, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132081Nov 13, 2013Brakes. Some 2014 Camry, Camry Hv, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles may exhibit a parking brake adjustment condition at one or both rear wheels.
• 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.
• 10132058Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type units.
• 10132057Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Applicability has been updated to include 2014 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius C, Prius PHV, Prius V, Venza vehicles. Vehicle equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. Vehicle orientation slow to update after vehicle start up. Five Bing results are not all displayed on the map.
• 10061636Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132055Nov 4, 2013Seats, Air bags, Equipment. Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Toyota may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in…
• 10132135Oct 24, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10062070Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132136Oct 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10132134Oct 23, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
• 10132088Oct 3, 2013Equipment. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (i.e., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the ?USB Drive Navigation Map Update? SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map…
• 10132137Oct 2, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
• 10132131Oct 2, 2013Engine. Due to the 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. With this change, the following should be noted
• 10132130Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Customer?s experiencing this condition can use a 3rd party podcast application on their iPhone (such as Pocket Casts or Instances) instead of the native Apple Podcast application.
• 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.
• 10132084Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this service 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 installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
• 10132089Sep 30, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0133-14
• 10132170Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change…
• 10132169Sep 27, 2013Equipment. 2014 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet
• 10132163Sep 27, 2013Equipment. iTunes Radio is a new feature for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, and 5C running iOS 7 or later. This feature does work with the in-vehicle audio system either via Bluetooth or by USB cable. Details on how to access this feature are described below.
• 10131987Sep 27, 2013Electrical system. 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 confirm all related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are cleared during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10075933Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075932Sep 27, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062063Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061625Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061624Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132161Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Customers using iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, or 5C running iOS 7.0 or later now have the ability to make Facetime Audio calls (no video). When a customer is paired by Bluetooth Hands Free and they make a Facetime Audio call the vehicle radio will treat it as a typical Bluetooth phone call. Because Facetime works differently than a typical phone call, the in-vehicle experience may not meet the customer?s expectations.
• 10062062Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132157Sep 13, 2013Equipment. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
• 10132156Sep 13, 2013Equipment. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
• 10062058Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062013Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131985Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2004 ? 2014 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.
• 10061622Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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