2018 Toyota Camry Technical Service Bulletins

375 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10179772Aug 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may display an error message that displays ?New software is not compatible with the system. Contact your dealer.? after the Display Control Unit (DCU) or navigation Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) is replaced if the Phase 3 (CarPlay) retrofit is not applied prior to replacement. Panasonic exchange MEU and DCU parts are now being shipped with Phase 3 software installed.
• 10179728Aug 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may display an error message that displays ?New software is not compatible with the system. Contact your dealer.? after the Display Control Unit (DCU) or navigation Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) is replaced if the Phase 3 (CarPlay) retrofit is not applied prior to replacement. Panasonic exchange MEU and DCU parts are now being shipped with Phase 3 software installed.
• 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…
• 10179721Aug 12, 2020Electrical 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…
• 10179750Aug 11, 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? 3.0 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…
• 10179706Aug 11, 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? 3.0 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…
• 10179702Aug 7, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179606Aug 7, 2020Equipment, Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179698Aug 5, 2020Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10178524Jul 30, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10177773Jun 18, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2004 ? 2020 model year Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan. The condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system. Perform the procedures outlined in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10177592Jun 12, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10177575Jun 1, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 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, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10176351May 11, 2020Electrical system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE May 11, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0046-20.
• 10176349May 11, 2020Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0041-19. The aforementioned bulletin is obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles equipped with Entune? 3.0 Audio Plus (version 1010) or Entune?
• 10176282May 1, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE May 01, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0044-20.
• 10176281May 1, 2020Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0055-19. Service Bulletin No T-SB-0055-19 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. The procedure in this Service Bulletin is a full reformat of the multimedia system. Failure to follow the procedure exactly as written may cause damage to the head unit. This reformatting changes the system from a…
• 10174896Apr 9, 2020Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 10174895Apr 8, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 model year Camry Hybrid vehicles may experience sensitive brakes when driving at slow speeds after the engine has been off for two minutes or longer. Customers may describe the brakes as "grabby" or "touchy" when backing out of or pulling into a parking spot. The VSC/ABS/ECB ECU logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to…
• 10174891Apr 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 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)…
• 10173989Mar 27, 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?
• 10173988Mar 26, 2020Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave radar sensor and reflector height before performing beam axis adjustment.
• 10173970Mar 19, 2020Electrical system. Some 2018 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna Japan-produced vehicles equipped with Entune? 3.0 Audio (version 1000) or earlier may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: ?Bluetooth® continuously connects and disconnects ?Inoperative Entune? voice recognition Some 2018 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Sienna vehicles equipped with Entune?
• 10173797Mar 9, 2020Engine, Equipment. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Camry vehicles with an A25A engine may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration from a slow roll or rolling stop under the following conditions. ?Driving 6 mph or below ?Immediately following a 3 ? 1 downshift ?Less than 40% accelerator pedal application The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the potential for…
• 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?
• 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…
• 10172855Feb 19, 2020Brakes. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry and Camry 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 and fitting kit is now available as a service part. Follow the Repair Procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10171451Jan 16, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AAE is displayed. ? A camera malfunction error message is displayed on the Multi-display Unit and/or hood damage from aftermarket parts is exhibited. These conditions may be caused by an aftermarket forward recognition hood also known as a camera heater. Follow the…
• 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…
• 10170739Dec 9, 2019Vehicle speed control, Brakes. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Camry 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.
• 10169334Nov 18, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10169327Nov 14, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2019 Rev2: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed…
• 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…
• 10164910Aug 19, 2019Electrical system. TT: Some vehicles may display an error message that displays "New software is not compatible with the system. Contact your dealer." after the Display Control Unit (DCU) or navigation Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) is replaced if the Phase 3 (CarPlay) retrofit is not applied prior to replacement. Panasonic exchange MEU and DCU parts are now being shipped with Phase 3 software installed.
• 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…

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