2012 Toyota Prius V Technical Service Bulletins

496 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Toyota Prius V. 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.

• 10134293Feb 16, 2016Equipment. C0F Expired on May 31, 2015.
• 10093464Feb 16, 2016Engine cooling. C0f expired on may 31, 2015.
• 10093415Feb 16, 2016Engine cooling. C0f expired on may 31, 2015.
• 10134140Jan 11, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
• 10096097Jan 11, 2016Equipment. Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
• 10152247Dec 2, 2015Equipment. TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the Repair Manual while performing Rescue Charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) Charger.
• 10093479Dec 2, 2015Electrical system. Tsb: this bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on ni-mh high voltage (hv) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the repair manual while performing rescue charge. The grx-5100 should be used wherever the repair manual references the toyota hybrid system (ths) charger.
• 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. "
• 10111498Nov 19, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year Prius (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius PHV and Prius V (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC(s) P030# (Misfire) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is active. Replace the intake manifold assembly to address this condition.
• 10093949Nov 19, 2015Engine. Tsb: some 2010 – 2015 model year prius (2zr-fxe equipped) vehicles and 2012 – 2015 model year prius phv and prius v (2zr-fxe equipped) vehicles may exhibit a “runs rough” and/or mil “on” condition with dtc(s) p030# (misfire) during light acceleration while the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) system is active. Replace the intake manifold assembly to address this condition.
• 10111490Nov 5, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Toyota models equipped with Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote Database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (eg., Genre, Artist, Song, Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update…
• 10111489Nov 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) 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 Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the…
• 10111488Nov 5, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Obsolete Notice November 5, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0108-15
• 10093871Nov 5, 2015Equipment. Tsb: toyota models equipped with premium hdd navigation (avn/aw-emv) system will periodically require an update to the gracenote database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (eg., genre, artist, song, title, album name, etc.). The gracenote update will be included on the "usb drive navigation map update" sst. A gracenote update must be performed before a navigation map update. A navigation map update…
• 10093870Nov 5, 2015Equipment. Tsb: toyota models equipped with the premium hdd navigation (avn/aw-emv) 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 number is required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an activation card number (acn) pamphlet available through the…
• 10093784Nov 5, 2015Equipment. Tsb: obsolete notice november 5, 2015: this bulletin is now obsolete. Please see t-sb-0108-15
• 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.
• 10134227Sep 25, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
• 10096566Sep 25, 2015Electrical system. Tt: a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a mil “on” condition and p0a80 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the hv battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
• 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.
• 10134223Sep 15, 2015Engine, Electrical system. TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10134222Sep 15, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
• 10096556Sep 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the engine ecm has been interrupted.
• 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…
• 10134454Aug 24, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 10132529Aug 24, 2015Electrical system, Engine. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
• 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.
• 10132507Aug 19, 2015Equipment. TSB: Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type units.
• 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…
• 10111294Jun 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2010 - 2013 model year Prius and 2012 - 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTCs) P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start), caused by Purge VSV/PCV line separation from the throttle body housing.
• 10111144Jun 30, 2015Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2010 - 2013 model year Prius and 2012 - 2013 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTCs) P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start), caused by Purge VSV/PCV line separation from the throttle body housing.
• 10058418Jun 30, 2015Engine. Toyota: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) poaof engine fails to start, with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on due to purge vsv/pcv line separation of throttle body housing. Model 2010-13 prius, prius v.
• 10111305Jun 18, 2015Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. TT: Some Prius PHV customers may have notice a change in the displayed EV Distance or have a concern about the HV Battery performace based on this value.
• 10111155Jun 18, 2015Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. TT: Some Prius PHV customers may have notice a change in the displayed EV Distance or have a concern about the HV Battery performace based on this value.
• 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.
• 10111284Jun 1, 2015Hybrid propulsion system. TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to inform the market that sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Inverter with Converter assembly equipped on 2010 - 2015 model year Prius and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius V vehicles.
• 10111134Jun 1, 2015Hybrid propulsion system. TSB: The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to inform the market that sub-component diagnosis and replacement is now available for the Hybrid Inverter with Converter assembly equipped on 2010 - 2015 model year Prius and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius V vehicles.
• 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.

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