2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Technical Service Bulletins

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

• 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.
• 10111179May 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.
• 10111407Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111214Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111405Apr 17, 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.
• 10111212Apr 17, 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.
• 10111390Apr 10, 2015Electrical system. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase…
• 10111197Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase…
• 10111389Apr 9, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10111196Apr 9, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10111400Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10111207Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10134247Apr 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111366Feb 26, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 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.
• 10061643Dec 17, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061636Nov 6, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062070Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062069Oct 23, 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.
• 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.
• 10075955Jul 17, 2013Electrical system. Some MY 2012-2013 Highlander, Highlander HV, Tacoma, and Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Bluetooth mobile device ringtone volume is stuck at MAX VOLUME and cannot be adjusted after pairing a mobile device
• 10062052Jul 17, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10061564Mar 26, 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.
• 10060834Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060833Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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