2012 Toyota Highlander HybridService bulletins
2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins
142 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10111248Jan 12, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
- 10060801May 14, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060773Feb 24, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10054521Jan 31, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. During time of manufacturing, the rear driveshaft would disengage from inboard joint assembly, due to an assembly error, and vibrate and rattle inside of inboard joint, causing loud noises from rear of vehicle, while driving. Model 2011-2012 highlander hybrid.
- 10061643Dec 17, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062070Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062066Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062065Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061628Oct 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060827Sep 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062063Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062062Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062013Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062057Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062047Aug 5, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062009Aug 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062053Jul 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061589Jul 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062048May 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062035Feb 25, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10075792Feb 21, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10062023Oct 11, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10075922Jun 21, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061594Jun 21, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
- 10044580May 9, 2012Engine. Toyota: certain vehicles, after a cold start, would run rough on initial start up.
- 10046359Apr 23, 2012Engine cooling. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Exhaust gas control actuator may possible develop coolant leak causing check engine lamp and water temp indicator lamp to illuminate. Models 2011-2012 highlander hv; model 2012 prius v.
- 10061633Oct 14, 2011Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
- 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.