2011 Toyota Corolla Technical Service Bulletins

356 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Toyota Corolla. 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.

• 10075953Jul 8, 2013Steering. Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats. Further investigation reveals the electric power steering column showing signs of the oiling substance leaking
• 10062049Jun 8, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132018May 2, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the door locks cycle without any operator input of a door lock switch or keyless remote assembly. In limited cases this condition may be caused by grease contamination in the door lock switch. The following procedure is available to inspect and diagnose this condition. Replacement instructions for the door wire harness and door lock actuator are also provided in this…
• 10061574May 2, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133820Mar 29, 2013Equipment. In certain 2011 and 2012 model year Corolla vehicles manufactured at TMMMS the Positive Temperature Coefficient relays were not installed.
• 10133822Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
• 10133821Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
• 10133809Mar 25, 2013Engine. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
• 10133793Mar 25, 2013Brakes. Some 2009 ? 2013 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit uneven brake pad wear on the rear disc brake pads. The vehicle may also exhibit a grinding or scraping noise due to the uneven brake pad wear. An updated rear disc brake pad kit has been developed to address this condition.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061562Mar 25, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133860Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
• 10133859Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The radio receiver turns off intermittently along with the clock and cigarette light port.
• 10062037Feb 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133928Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. 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 TIS and the CUW.
• 10133916Jan 3, 2013Electrical system. Please confirm that the customer's concern is not related to a discharged battery or due to any after market accessory issue.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10062030Jan 3, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. 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). Flash calibration updates…
• 10133964Dec 21, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133962Dec 7, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133932Dec 6, 2012Equipment. A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor. Please use the following procedure for removal and installation of the sun visor.
• 10133931Dec 5, 2012Brakes. Some 2009 ? 2013 Corolla vehicles may exhibit a condition where, over time, there is a slight, but perceptible increase in brake pedal travel. This condition has no effect on braking performance. Improved rear drum brake adjusters have been developed to improve this condition.
• 10061666Dec 5, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060785Dec 5, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050779Dec 5, 2012Brakes. Toyota: over time, a perceptible, but slight increase in brake pedal travel and will not effect braking performance, but to address this condition, an improved rear drum brake adjusters was developed. Models 2009-2013 corolla.
• 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134000Oct 24, 2012Body and structure. Some 2009 ? 2013 model year Corolla and 2009 ? 2012 model year Matrix vehicles may exhibit a rattle, pop, or click noise when operating the driver or passenger front window glass. In some cases, the front window may become inoperative. This may be due to loose window regulator mounting bolts. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
• 10133975Oct 10, 2012Brakes. Some 2009-2011 Corolla vehicles may exhibit a condition where, over time, there is a slight, but perceptible increase in brake pedal travel. This condition has no effect on braking performance. Improved rear drum brake adjusters have been developed to address this condition.
• 10075944Oct 10, 2012Brakes. Rear Brake Strut Improvement
• 10061650Oct 10, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050719Oct 10, 2012Brakes. Toyota: new, rear drum brake adjusters was developed to prevent perceptible increase in brake pedal travel condition but not effecting brake performance. Model 2009-2011 corolla.
• 10133974Oct 4, 2012Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur.
• 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134033Oct 3, 2012Engine. In certain 2011 and 2012 Model Year Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured at TMMMS, the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater relays were not installed.
• 10134032Oct 3, 2012Engine. In certain 2011 and 2012 Model Year Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured at TMMMS, the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater relays were not installed.
• 10051778Oct 3, 2012Equipment. Toyota: on some model vehicles, the positive temperature coefficient (ptc) heater relays were not installed at time of manufactured. Models 2011-2012 corolla.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10044158Dec 16, 2011Fuel system. Toyota: water intrusion into charcoal canister. Some vehicles may exhibit a mil 'on' condition. To address the condition , the fuel pipe protector has been updated.

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