2019 Toyota Avalon Technical Service Bulletins

220 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post)…
• 10173807Mar 11, 2020Brakes. TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, an updated brake caliper assembly is now available as a service part. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10172860Feb 25, 2020Brakes. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year Avalon vehicles may exhibit a Parking Brake Malfunction or Cruise Control Malfunction warning message on the MID (multi-information display) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C13B0 (Electric Parking Brake ECU Malfunction) present. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
• 10172859Feb 25, 2020Fuel system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year North American Produced (NAP) Camry, 2018 ? 2019 model year Japan produced Camry, 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry hybrid, 2019 ? 2020 model year Avalon, and 2019 ? 2020 model year Avalon hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the fuel filler door is difficult to open when the release button is pressed. This may be caused by the fuel filler door spring not having sufficient…
• 10172854Feb 18, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehicle, and is only informing the user of the expiration date.
• 10172844Feb 12, 2020Equipment. TSB: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete
• 10172838Feb 10, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, an updated brake caliper assembly is now available as a service part
• 10171406Jan 27, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Currently under investigation. Please contact TAS if you have a vehicle that exhibits a leak from the Transmission Side Cover with no signs of damage or other conditions unrelated to regardless of miles or months in service. If it?s a Sunday or holiday continue with diagnosis and repair, save all parts and details, contact TAS on the next available work day and review details with TAS engineer.
• 10171405Jan 27, 2020Equipment. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10171457Jan 23, 2020Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10171450Jan 15, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 15, 2020 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0143-18 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2019…
• 10171449Jan 15, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0160-19.
• 10171701Jan 8, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehicle, and is only informing the user of the expiration date.
• 10170184Dec 13, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 13, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include several 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to…
• 10169334Nov 18, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
• 10169333Nov 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio Plus (version 1002) or Entune? Premium Audio (version 1002) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Incorrect GPS date and time ? Abnormal Bluetooth® operation ? Abnormal Wi-Fi operation ? Microphone remains on screen after voice recognition failure ? Unable to see text with headlights on (text is same…
• 10169406Nov 4, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Some 2018-2020 model year UA80/UB80 transmission equipped models may experience a leak from the Transmission Side Cover. This issue is currently under investigation. Vehicles are being sought regardless of months in service or mileage. Only seeking vehicles with leaking transmissions with no other signs of damage to the side cover.
• 10168537Oct 21, 2019Steering. 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…
• 10168535Oct 18, 2019Equipment. TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles equipped with JBL® audio may exhibit a condition where any window glass may develop an abnormally high level of fog on the interior surface not related to water condensation. This may be due to a condition unique to the rear package tray assembly of JBL® audio equipped vehicles. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10168529Oct 17, 2019Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10164875Aug 6, 2019Lane departure. TT: In some situations, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) Beam Axis may not update during the Blind Spot Monitor Beam Axis Confirmation. The procedure recommended below can be used to confirm the beam axis has been updated when performing the Blind Spot Monitor Beam Axis Confirmation.
• 10164352Jul 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ? Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ? Worn out GFCI internal contacts ? Improper…
• 10164345Jul 9, 2019Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose…
• 10164335Jul 3, 2019Wheels, Equipment. TSB: Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal products are used on wheels with super chrome finishes. Wheel cleaners and polish that contain acidic substances may damage the clear coat of the wheel, resulting in the undercoating (black) to become visible.
• 10164330Jul 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. October 30, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin…
• 10162761Jun 27, 2019Equipment, Engine. TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Toyota and the addition of compressor oil is required to complete the repairs, the various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website.
• 10162757Jun 24, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. TSB: TMNA Accessory Sales and Marketing has developed a Toyota paint protection film (PPF) decal (treated with a specially developed light adhesive) for 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. The decal comes in two sizes (2.8 in. x 8 in. and 4 in. x 8 in.) for small and large hoods and will be applied to the top of PPF for all series at TLS accessory installation facilities. The decal is intended to stay affixed…
• 10162791Jun 20, 2019Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience an Entune? update pop-up message after every key cycle.
• 10162773Jun 19, 2019Electrical system. TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty Battery Testers.
• 10162754Jun 17, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 17, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid and 2020 model year Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new…
• 10162742Jun 7, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 07, 2019 Rev2: ? The Software Update Information and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated. May 15, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year C-HR, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid and 2020 model year Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this…
• 10161532May 31, 2019Fuel system, Other or unknown. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 31, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. June 1, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Prius Prime vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018…
• 10162257May 21, 2019Body and structure. Crc spray quick referenceguide
• 10162252May 15, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 15, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year C-HR, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid and 2020 model year Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles equipped with Entune? 3.0…
• 10159739Apr 30, 2019Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
• 10159725Apr 17, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure, Equipment. TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within the specified angle before performing axis beam adjustment. When used in conjunction with the repair manual, these BSM tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support sensor angle confirmation in varying shop environments.
• 10159724Apr 17, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with the Entune? 3.0 Premium Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the…
• 10197472Mar 28, 2019Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10158572Mar 4, 2019Brakes. TSB: Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles and 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a brake squeal/squeak noise from the front brake components. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, an updated brake caliper is now available as a service part.
• 10155247Feb 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
• 10155246Feb 28, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid and 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles may exhibit decreased front windshield defroster performance at extremely low ambient temperatures. This condition may be the result of the fresh/recirculation servo actuator separating from the servo. This condition does not affect the airflow of the defroster. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to…
• 10155238Feb 25, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10155235Feb 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
• 10155233Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: This bulletin details the supplemental procedure to confirm Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) activation for applicable 2017 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles after the process is initiated by Techstream. The steps outlined in this bulletin include: ? Techstream Messages ? DCM Activation Confirmation ? Vehicle Confirmation
• 10154806Feb 8, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 8, 2019 Rev2: ? The Before Inspection section has been updated. August 24, 2018 Rev1: ? The Before Inspection and Functional Operation sections have been updated. Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches…
• 10154801Feb 7, 2019Electrical system, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Avalon vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 model year Camry and 2019 model year Avalon vehicles equipped with 2GR-FKS (V6) engines may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
• 10154800Feb 7, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed…
• 10154795Feb 6, 2019Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10153257Jan 31, 2019Equipment. TT: Some Toyota vehicles may exhibit a Lexus Enform Activation pop-up screen during the PDS process. This is a normal condition, please see the recommendations section below.
• 10153246Jan 16, 2019Engine cooling. TT: The current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active test, current ECU logic does not turn off the direct injectors and can cause DTCs P017200, P017500 and P0160300. To avoid this condition, technicians should raise engine RPM when changing back…

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