2013 Toyota Camry Technical Service Bulletins

544 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Toyota Camry. 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.

• 10111207Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Starting with 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 them 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.
• 10134247Apr 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10134177Mar 19, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Dealer Letter: Background The subject vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 - 50 mph. Toyota has developed new Engine Control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10132620Mar 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Letter: Background The subject vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 ? 50 mph. Toyota has developed new Engine Control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10057853Mar 19, 2015Electrical system. Toyota 2012-2014 camry : this tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Information regarding software update for u760 e torque converter shudder.
• 10111366Feb 26, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10111230Feb 26, 2015Electrical 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…
• 10111357Feb 10, 2015Body and structure. TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be…
• 10111221Feb 10, 2015Body and structure. TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be…
• 10111365Feb 2, 2015Equipment. TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111229Feb 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111339Jan 30, 2015Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
• 10111249Jan 30, 2015Equipment. TT: Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.
• 10111348Jan 22, 2015Air bags. Dealer Letter: The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag accordingly. Additionally, the sensors are used to detect certain vehicle collisions.
• 10111345Jan 22, 2015Air bags. Region Letter: The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag accordingly. Additionally, the sensors are used to detect certain vehicle collisions.
• 10111258Jan 22, 2015Air bags. Dealer Letter: The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag accordingly. Additionally, the sensors are used to detect certain vehicle collisions.
• 10111255Jan 22, 2015Air bags. Region Letter: The front passenger seat assembly is equipped with sensors for the occupant classification system which are used to control the operation of supplemental restraint systems (SRS), including the front passenger airbag. The sensors classify the weight of the occupant and activate or deactivate the front passenger airbag accordingly. Additionally, the sensors are used to detect certain vehicle collisions.
• 10057814Jan 22, 2015Seat belts. Toyota 2012-2013 model year camry, hybrid, prius c & yaris vehicles: this tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below.
• 10134128Jan 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10096036Jan 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "tsb: flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. This bulletin details the techstream ecu flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the technical information system (tis) and the calibration update wizard (cuw).
• 10111338Jan 12, 2015Equipment. TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111336Jan 12, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Customer complaint of MIL (:Check Engine Light) ON Condition. Health Check retrieves DTC P2118 (Throttle Actuator Motor Current Range/Performance).
• 10111248Jan 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111246Jan 12, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Customer complaint of MIL (:Check Engine Light) ON Condition. Health Check retrieves DTC P2118 (Throttle Actuator Motor Current Range/Performance).
• 10111325Jan 5, 2015Engine, Brakes. TSB: Some 2013 - 2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent service brake warning light "ON" condition. Customers may also notice the light will illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address this condition.
• 10111235Jan 5, 2015Electrical system, Brakes. TSB: Some 2013 - 2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent service brake warning light "ON" condition. Customers may also notice the light will illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address this condition.
• 10134185Dec 11, 2014Brakes. TSB: Some 2013-2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent service brake warning light "ON" condition. Customers may also notice the light will illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address this condition.
• 10132333Dec 11, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. TSB: Some 2013-2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent service brake warning light "ON" condition. Customers may also notice the light will illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address this condition.
• 10057812Dec 11, 2014Brakes. Toyota 2013-2014 camry: certain vehicles with 2ar-fe engine may experience service brake warning light "on" condition. A noise while service braking may also be heard.
• 10057748Dec 11, 2014Exterior lighting. Toyota 2013-2014 camry: information regarding brake warning light illuminated on certain vehicles equipped with 2ar-fe engine customers may experience a warning light "on" at start of the vehicle.
• 10109388Nov 12, 2014Steering. TT: VSC MIL "ON" with DTC C1433. Steering angle value in ABS/TRAC ECU is -1044 or 1044 degrees and does not change as steering wheel is turned.
• 10061272Nov 12, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109477Oct 31, 2014Equipment, Seat belts. Dealer Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners…
• 10109473Oct 31, 2014Equipment, Seat belts. Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
• 10109476Oct 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related a U760E Torque Converter Shudder. In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under…
• 10109472Oct 29, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for repairs related a U760E Torque Converter Shudder. In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under…
• 10057126Oct 29, 2014Electrical system. Toyota: 2012-2014 camry: see document search button for owners letters. Some toyota vehicles have received reports of a brief shudder during torque converter flex lock up.
• 10109408Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 -2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
• 10109404Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
• 10109403Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles requiring it's use.
• 10109464Oct 15, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10109463Oct 13, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10109474Oct 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Dealer Letter: The subject vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 - 50 mph. Toyota has developed new Engine Control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10109471Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Region Letter: The subject vehicles may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25 - 50 mph. Toyota has developed new Engine Control software logic to help prevent this condition from occurring.
• 10057125Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Toyota: 2012-2014 camry see document search button for owners letter. Vehicles may experience a intermittent shudder during torgue flex lock up. Which may experience while driving under 25-50 mph conditions.
• 10109493Sep 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
• 10109492Sep 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this 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.
• 10109491Sep 30, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: 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 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…
• 10109490Sep 30, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: 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 (e.g., 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…
• 10109399Sep 30, 2014Equipment. TSB: September 30, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0133-14.

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