2020 Toyota Camry Technical Service Bulletins

253 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10184539Nov 2, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing an at battery rescue charge on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger.
• 10183281Oct 21, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10183280Oct 21, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: During recent discharged battery cases on vehicles equipped with LG DCM, there was confusion if a DCM update was available. Technicians are relying on the Techstream Healthcheck to determine if an update is possible.
• 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.
• 10183185Oct 14, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 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…
• 10182969Oct 6, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF. ?Limited phone book grammar. ?Difficult Hand Free operation. ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation ?Music does not automatically resume when using Android Auto?. ?Cover art is not displayed. ?Vehicle…
• 10182968Oct 6, 2020Electrical system. TT: A 12V Battery Discharged and / or Dead condition can be due to multiple causes. In order to properly diagnose and determine the root cause it?s important to follow a structured process to identify any contributing issues and determine the proper remedy.
• 10181783Sep 30, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 30, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0095-20.
• 10181782Sep 30, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Toyota App does not accept the activation code. ?Toyota App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner…
• 10181787Sep 1, 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.
• 10181786Sep 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with JBL amplifiers may exhibit no sound in all modes, an intermittent loud popping noise, and/or static noise coming from the speakers. Updated amplifiers are available through the exchange program to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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, 2020Engine, Equipment. 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, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10177583Jun 4, 2020Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?DTC B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Toyota App does not accept the activation code. ?Toyota App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Toyota App shows an error…
• 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.
• 10176705May 28, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. TT: Some 2020 model year models equipped with A25A-FKS or A25A-FXS engine may exhibit a MIL ON with one or more of the following DTCs (P26CB71, P26CA14, and P26CA31) and/or coolant leak from electric water pump body or electrical connector.
• 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
• 10176690May 22, 2020Suspension, Steering. TT: Some 2020 model year Avalon/HV and Camry/HV may exhibit a creaking noise from the front strut area when turning the steering wheel or while driving during turns.
• 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.
• 10174896Apr 9, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. 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.
• 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)…
• 10174887Apr 2, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Toyota app does not accept the activation code and/or becomes inoperative, and/or the SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location data in a timely manner.
• 10173990Mar 30, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF ?Limited phone book grammar ?Difficult Hand Free operation ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation ?Music does not automatically resume when using Android Auto?
• 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.
• 10173794Mar 9, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the Remote Connect app does not accept the activation code and/or becomes inoperative, and/or the SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location data in a timely manner.
• 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…
• 10172862Feb 25, 2020Equipment. TT: Some new vehicles may experience the SOS/Telematics functions inoperative during Pre-Delivery Inspection or after replacement. The following procedure outlines the process to activate the DCM with the cellular network.
• 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…
• 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…
• 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.

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