2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

171 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid. 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.

• 10201385Jul 15, 2021Fuel system. DL: The subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may be displayed on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This will lead to the vehicle entering a failsafe driving mode in which the vehicle can still be driven for certain distances.
• 10201344Jul 15, 2021Fuel system. Ti: technical instructions for special service campaign 21tc03 low-pressure fuel pump
• 10201370Jul 9, 2021Equipment. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 09, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0053-21.
• 10201368Jul 9, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid and 2018 ? 2020 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1010) or Premium Audio (version 1010) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal navigation operation. ?Screen freezing. ?Intermittent rebooting. ?Abnormal clock operation. ?Abnormal Apple CarPlay® operation. ?Echoing during Apple CarPlay® phone call…
• 10198150May 24, 2021Equipment. Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
• 10198134May 13, 2021Equipment. TSB: 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 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…
• 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10179765Aug 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: 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 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…
• 10179602Aug 5, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid Vehicle; and 2020 model year Corolla Hybrid Vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to dust or debris…
• 10178789Jul 22, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: During the Phase 3 update to add Apple CarPlay® to 2018 model year Camry, Camry HV, and Sienna vehicle head units, if the procedure in the TSBs aren?t followed exactly as written, damage to the head unit may occur. Please take extra precautions when performing these TSBs.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10173742Mar 4, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles equipped with Entune? 3.0 Audio Plus (version 1010) or Entune?
• 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…
• 10164894Aug 9, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 09, 2019 Rev2: ? Step 25 of the Software Update Procedure section has been updated with a Note. May 28, 2019 Rev1: ? The Introduction and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated and the Software Download and Extraction Procedure has been added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The procedure in this Service Bulletin is a full reformat of the…
• 10164878Aug 8, 2019Steering. TT: Some customers may experience "tightness" when turning the steering wheel. No Power Steering DTCs are recorded.
• 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.
• 10164871Aug 2, 2019Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 02, 2019 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 - 2019 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles with a panoramic roof may exhibit a gap between the interior center garnish panel and roof and/or an interior center garnish panel that is loose. Follow…
• 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…
• 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…
• 10162791Jun 20, 2019Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience an Entune? update pop-up message after every key cycle.
• 10161542May 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Entune? 3.0 Audio is now available with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa? for 2018 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install these new features. NOTE Performing this update may change certain head unit operation conditions. For a full list of changes, see System Limitations and FAQ.
• 10161517May 6, 2019Equipment. TSB: Entune? 3.0 Premium Audio is now available with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa? for 2018 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install these new features. NOTE Performing this update may change certain head unit operation conditions. For a full list of changes, see System Limitations and FAQ.
• 10161516May 6, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Entune? 3.0 Audio is now available with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa? for 2018 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install these new features. NOTE Performing this update may change certain head unit operation conditions. For a full list of changes, see System Limitations and FAQ.
• 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, 2019Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), 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.
• 10159719Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10159705Apr 9, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Instructions: Update 4/9/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0R INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR (ICS) SYSTEM REPROGRAM CERTAIN: 2018 CAMRY & CAMRY HYBRID 2016 ? 2018 PRIUS 2017 - 2018 PRIUS PRIME
• 10155247Feb 28, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 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
• 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…
• 10154797Feb 6, 2019Equipment. 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 (Telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
• 10153241Dec 20, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152197Nov 15, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152618Oct 31, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152617Oct 31, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152596Oct 11, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152589Oct 5, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10150015Sep 12, 2018Equipment. 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…
• 10145745Aug 29, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10145739Aug 22, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10145726Aug 2, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10142908Jun 22, 2018Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0052-18.
• 10142907Jun 22, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0274-17. * The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0274-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
• 10142905Jun 21, 2018Lane departure. TSB: Some 2018 model year Camry and Camry HV vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) may exhibit a BSM outer mirror indicator that stays on without a vehicle in the detection area, after being passed by another vehicle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10141609May 24, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10141597May 21, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 21, 2018 Rev2: * The entire bulletin has been updated. January 19, 2018 Rev1: * The Introduction, Software Update Information, and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
• 10130009Feb 27, 2018Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience an inoperative Entune Apps Suite and Scout moving maps when connecting an Apple device with iOS version 11.2.1 - 11.2.5 via USB tethering.

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