2020 Toyota C-HR Technical Service Bulletins

111 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Toyota C-HR. 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.

• 10201400Jul 26, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in…
• 10198150May 24, 2021Equipment. Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
• 10198127May 7, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10198104May 3, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio, Audio Plus, or Premium Audio (versions 1784) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Intermittent blank screen. ?Navigation map update fails. ?Album art inoperative. ?Pause function intermittently inoperative in CD mode. ?Intermittent DTC B15FE present. ?Abnormal energy flow screen appearance on Hybrid models. ?Abnormal phone…
• 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190448Mar 5, 2021Seats. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10188913Feb 3, 2021Equipment. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
• 10187264Jan 20, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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.
• 10184554Nov 19, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia, Tundra and 2021 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Prius, Prius Prime, and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit inoperative Apple CarPlay® with all iPhone® 12 models. An updated USB port is available to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10184549Nov 13, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some vehicles may experience an issue related to the DCM, the following information is consolidating the available diagnostic information in one document.
• 10183286Oct 22, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. TT: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia, Tundra and 2021 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Prius, Prius Prime, and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit inoperative Apple CarPlay® with only iPhone® 12 devices (iPhone® 12, iPhone® 12 Max, iPhone® 12 Pro, or iPhone® 12 Pro Max).
• 10183281Oct 21, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10183188Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles.
• 10182983Oct 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Steering. 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 customer?s…
• 10182982Oct 9, 2020Equipment. 2020 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle…
• 10179791Aug 31, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. TT: Any HVAC repair requiring reassembly of the quick connect fitting between the suction hose sub-assembly and the suction pipe sub-assembly located at the top right of the engine compartment.
• 10179747Aug 31, 2020Equipment. TT: Any HVAC repair requiring reassembly of the quick connect fitting between the suction hose sub-assembly and the suction pipe sub-assembly located at the top right of the engine compartment.
• 10178528Jul 31, 2020Body and structure. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 31, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10178524Jul 30, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10178787Jul 20, 2020Electrical 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…
• 10177779Jun 23, 2020Engine cooling. TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (non-hybrid) Toyota vehicle may require additional compressor oil to complete the repairs. The various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website.
• 10176704May 28, 2020Equipment, Body and structure. TT: Unibody vehicles commonly have lashing holes on the under body used for securing the vehicle during logistics -The lashing holes are intended to be plugged during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) -The plugs are: oRequired for anti-corrosion purposes oUsually located in the glove box prior to PDS -The number of plugs may be different based on model and production location
• 10176504May 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10176493May 13, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Data Communication Module/telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
• 10174921Apr 23, 2020Equipment. TT: Due to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 virus threat, some dealers are experiencing reduced traffic into their stores and causing dealer stock to age.
• 10174899Apr 13, 2020Body and structure, Electrical system. TSB: 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 and body dents/dings ?Proper operation of electrical accessories ?Interior cleanliness ?Proper function of mechanical systems Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and…
• 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)…
• 10173972Mar 19, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190459Mar 16, 2020Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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.
• 10173966Mar 12, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10173805Mar 10, 2020Electrical system, Brakes, Equipment. TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10173799Mar 10, 2020Equipment. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit naturally occurring odors emitted from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10173740Mar 3, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: An initialization procedure is required to activate the Entune? 3.0 App Suite Connect for Audio, Audio Plus, and Premium Audio head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The initialization procedure may also be performed under other circumstances, such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased.
• 10172863Feb 25, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS or after replacement due to DCM activation issues. If there are no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console determine if the vehicle is in shipping mode. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a…
• 10172858Feb 21, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS or after replacement due to DCM activation issues. If there are no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console determine if the vehicle is in shipping mode. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a…
• 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.
• 10172852Feb 18, 2020Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10172836Feb 7, 2020Equipment. An initialization procedure is required to activate the Entune? 3.0 App Suite Connect for Audio, Audio Plus, and Premium Audio head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The initialization procedure may also be performed under other circumstances, such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased.
• 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…
• 10171404Jan 24, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 24, 2020 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are…
• 10171453Jan 22, 2020Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 22, 2020 Rev1: ? The Battery subsection has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage…
• 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.
• 10171695Jan 7, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS due to DCM activation issues. This condition is characterized by no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a Techstream and navigate to: Telematics-Data…
• 10170728Dec 5, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS due to DCM activation issues. This condition is characterized by no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red nor green light stays on in the overhead console. To determine if a vehicle is experiencing this condition, connect a Techstream and navigate to: Telematics-Data…
• 10170727Dec 5, 2019Seat belts, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: All grades of 2018-2020 model year Mirai, Sienna, CH-R, and 2020 model year Land Cruiser, Prius, and Prius Prime vehicles are not compatible with Toyota Remote Connect app features. The Toyota Remote Connect mobile app lets you lock and unlock doors, start the engine, find your vehicle in a parking lot, and monitor guest drivers.
• 10170714Dec 3, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. TT: On 2018-2020 model year C-HR vehicles follow the recommendations when performing the HVAC odor maintenance service using A/C Power Foam Evaporator Cleaner & Refresher.
• 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…
• 10168517Oct 4, 2019Electrical system. TSB: 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 and body dents/dings ? Proper operation of electrical accessories ? Interior cleanliness ? Proper function of mechanical systems Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are…
• 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…
• 10164337Jul 3, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 03, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year Supra vehicles. ? The Hook and Loop Style section has been added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 2020 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers…

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