2013 Toyota Corolla Technical Service Bulletins

353 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10142464May 19, 2016Equipment, Body 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…
• 10140622May 19, 2016Body 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…
• 10140568May 4, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth connection issues after updating the Android Operating System to 5.x.x (Lollipop) or later.
• 10092684May 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system to 5.x.x (lollipop) or later.
• 10134415Apr 26, 2016Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth connection issues after updating the Android Operating System to 5.x.x (Lollipop) or later.
• 10134321Mar 8, 2016Electrical system. TT: 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.
• 10134320Mar 8, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer?s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone.
• 10097055Mar 8, 2016Equipment. "tt: 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. "
• 10097052Mar 8, 2016Equipment. "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: • difficulty pairing the phone. • intermittent bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. • various bluetooth audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer’s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer’s phone.
• 10134281Feb 25, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map Update and Upgrade USB Directory. Click on the TIS tab, Diagnostics tab, Telematics tab, and the document is now located under the reference documents sections. This change has occurred to help speed up the updating process of this document.
• 10093361Feb 25, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. "tech tip: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map update and upgrade usb directory. Click on the tis tab, diagnostics tab, telematics tab, and the document is now located under the reference documents sections. This change has occurred to help speed up the updating process of this document. "
• 10116439Jan 15, 2016Electrical system. Discusses Southeast Toyota Accessory Keyless Entry system General trouble shooting and revised control module identification.
• 10152265Dec 1, 2015Equipment. TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SST's have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation system. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10093540Dec 1, 2015Equipment. "tt: since my 2011, several different update or upgrade usb sst's have been issued for toyota audio and navigation system. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued usb ssts and their applicability. "
• 10111476Nov 18, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *NOTE: Eligibility for parts replacement under this Warranty Enhancement Program is dependent on the results of…
• 10111475Nov 17, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: The engine is covered under the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years from the date of first use or 60,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover warranty work for parts replacement to address excessive engine oil consumption*. *NOTE: Eligibility for parts replacement under this Warranty Enhancement Program is dependent on the results of…
• 10111486Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Obsolete Notice November 2, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0101-15
• 10111482Nov 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation 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 Card Number (ACN) required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the…
• 10093781Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Tsb: obsolete notice november 2, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0101-15
• 10093774Nov 2, 2015Equipment. Tsb: toyota models equipped with the display audio navigation 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 card number (acn) required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an activation card number (acn) pamphlet available through the…
• 10111547Oct 13, 2015Equipment. TT: 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.
• 10096332Oct 13, 2015Equipment. Tt: 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.
• 10111556Oct 5, 2015Engine cooling. WPB: Toyota has received some reports where the vehicles may exhibit excessive engine oil consumption. Toyota is now announcing the part replacement phase of Warranty Enhancement Program ZE7 for vehicles exhibiting excessive oil consumption.
• 10134224Sep 21, 2015Equipment. TT: 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.
• 10096561Sep 21, 2015Equipment. Tt: 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.
• 10134222Sep 15, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
• 10096555Sep 15, 2015Equipment. Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
• 10134220Sep 14, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware. The customer's iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: When receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. iTunes Radio app does not play via Bluetooth audio. Podcast and Audiobook…
• 10096550Sep 14, 2015Equipment. Tt: customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: the customer's iphone is operating on ios9 firmware. The customer's iphone is connected to the vehicle via bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: when receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. Itunes radio app does not play via bluetooth audio. Podcast and audiobook…
• 10134457Aug 31, 2015Electrical system. TechTip: Condition: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer?s iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware The customer?s iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. If the vehicle is equipped with a Fujitsu-Ten brand head unit, the customer may complain of one or more of the following: When playing media via Bluetooth audio and pressing the ?Pause? button on…
• 10132532Aug 31, 2015Electrical system. TechTip: Condition: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer?s iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware The customer?s iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. If the vehicle is equipped with a Fujitsu-Ten brand head unit, the customer may complain of one or more of the following: When playing media via Bluetooth audio and pressing the ?Pause? button on…
• 10134432Aug 19, 2015Electrical system. TSB: Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type units.
• 10134431Aug 19, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune? (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Vehicle orientation slow to update after vehicle startup ? Five Bing? search results are not all displayed on the map ? Voice recognition destination request does not provide feedback ? Voice recognition for POI search displays ?Function not…
• 10132507Aug 19, 2015Equipment. TSB: Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type units.
• 10132506Aug 19, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune? (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Vehicle orientation slow to update after vehicle startup ? Five Bing? search results are not all displayed on the map ? Voice recognition destination request does not provide feedback ? Voice recognition for POI search displays ?Function not…
• 10111424Aug 19, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: August 19, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0061-15
• 10096612Aug 9, 2015Equipment. Tsb: august 19, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0061-15
• 10111416Jul 23, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new…
• 10111126Jul 23, 2015Equipment. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new…
• 10111168Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. DL: As part of our continual efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has announced a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend warranty coverage to address customer complaints of Excessive Engine Oil Consumption on Certain 2007 - 2009 Camry, Certain 2007 - 2011 Camry Hybrid, Certain 2007 - 2008 Camry Solara, Certain 2009 - 2011 Corolla, Certain 2009 - 2013 Corolla Matrix, Certain 2006 - 2008 RAV4…
• 10111304Jun 17, 2015Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10111154Jun 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
• 10134481May 27, 2015Equipment. TT: While accessing the repair manuals for models that have undergone a full model change starting with the 2013 RAV4, you may encounter disabled (i.e. greyed out) "INFO Button" links while browsing with Internet Explorer 10. You can identify the affected manuals by locating the adjustable Production Date Range, or PDR, drop downs above the navigation tree. Only repair manuals with these drop downs will be affected.
• 10132583May 27, 2015Electrical system. TT: While accessing the repair manuals for models that have undergone a full model change starting with the 2013 RAV4, you may encounter disabled (i.e. greyed out) "INFO Button" links while browsing with Internet Explorer 10. You can identify the affected manuals by locating the adjustable Production Date Range, or PDR, drop downs above the navigation tree. Only repair manuals with these drop downs will be affected.
• 10134479May 22, 2015Equipment. TT: 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.
• 10132581May 22, 2015Equipment. TT: 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.
• 10111563May 19, 2015Electrical system. TSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111180May 19, 2015Electrical system. TSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111562May 13, 2015Equipment. TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

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