2004 Toyota Prius Technical Service Bulletins

208 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Toyota Prius. 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.

• 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.
• 10132319Apr 15, 2013Electrical system. Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns after HV battery replacement.
• 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.
• 10133823Mar 1, 2013Equipment. On February 21, 2013, NHTSA open a Defect Petition (DP), which is the agency's formalized process to review the petitioner's claim and determine whether it has merit or not. Toyota will cooperate fully with NHTSA.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10133917Jan 10, 2013Electrical system. technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns after HV Battery Replacement.
• 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.
• 10051865Jan 3, 2013Air bags, Seat belts. Toyota: in a collision, to help reduce injuries, with seat belt pre=tensioners and supplemental restraint systems (srs), its possible that the devices may or may not perform as expected with unintended deployment. Model years 1990-2013. Models various models.
• 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…
• 10134039Oct 11, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Toyota has received a limited number of reports from high mileage 2004 to certain 2009 model year Prius vehicles regarding the Combination Meter display not illuminating when the vehicle's ignition is turned "ON". This condition may occur in certain cold weather conditions and is identified during vehicle start-up.
• 10134038Oct 11, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Toyota has received a limited number of reports from high mileage 2004 to certain 2009 model year Prius vehicles regarding the Combination Meter display not illuminating when the vehicle's ignition is turned "ON". This condition may occur in certain cold weather conditions and is identified during vehicle start-up.
• 10051777Oct 11, 2012Electrical system. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, when vehicle's ignition is turned on, combination meter display fails to illuminates during cold weather start up. Models 2004-2009 prius.
• 10133976Oct 10, 2012Equipment. Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius vehicles may experience an intermittent condition where the combination meter display will not illuminate in cold weather conditions. An updated combination meter ECU is now available to correct this condition.
• 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.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10042966Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding water pump replacement, on some electric hybrid vehicles, which causes slowness of the pump actuation.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10039067May 23, 2011Air bags, Electrical system. Toyota: 2004-2009 prius. The airbag light is on with two possible trouble codes stored. There is a problem with a wire harness.
• 10037588Mar 23, 2011Electrical system. Toyota: malfunction light is on with two internal trouble codes. It is a problem with the transaxle assembly. 2004-2008 prius.
• 10034284Feb 4, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. 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. Model years from 2001-2011.
• 10033064Dec 18, 2009Equipment. Toyota: vehicle interior: interior panels/trim to improve serviceability of the floor carpet grommet (floor clamp retainer), a new service part has been developed which allows the floor carpet grommet to be replaced separately from the carpet assembly. Models include avalon, camry, camry hv, prius, tacoma and tundra. *pe.
• 10050739Jun 11, 2009Electrical system, Equipment. Toyota: available to correct the intermittent condition of the combination meter, there is an updated ecu meter combination, to prevent the lost/failure of illumination in cold weather. Rev 1 8/3/11 and rev 2 10/10/12. Model 2004-2009 prius.
• 10030354May 28, 2009Electrical system. Toyota: some vehicles may exhibit a m.I.l. On condition with one of more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): p0ac0; p0a1f; p0a7f; p0afa (hybrid battery pack/system). Improvements have been made to the hv ecu and battery ecu hardware to correct these conditions.
• 10034264Aug 5, 2008Fuel system. Toyota: fuel tank and fuel gauge diagnostic tips. Meter/gauge/display. The design and operational characteristics of the bladder tank and fuel gauge system. Diagnostic tips for the following customer concerns are also included.
• 10025867Jun 6, 2008Engine cooling. Toyota: engine control: some customers may report a m.I.l. On condition that occurs after operating the vehicle for extended times in ready on mode with the transaxle in the park position.
• 10024891May 12, 2008Exterior lighting. Hid headlight system - diagnostic tips. *nj updated 6/17/08.
• 10022143Apr 26, 2007Other or unknown. Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
• 10020564Oct 23, 2006Electrical system. Master, hybrid, and m.I.l. "on" dtc p0a94, information code 588.
• 10021710Jul 7, 2006Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with dtc p0aa6 or p3009, information codes 526 and 613.
• 10019992Apr 28, 2006Electrical system. Automatic headlight leveling system warning light on or flashing.
• 10019699Mar 28, 2006Air bags. Special service campaign (ssc) - 60b (safety recall) (supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag replacement). Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator, which is incorporated into the srs airbag assembly (side airbag, curtain side airbag or driver knee airbag), some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper airbag deployment.
• 10018851Dec 16, 2005Engine cooling. M.I.l. On dtc p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304.
• 10017678Oct 1, 2005Electrical system. Special service campaign (ssc) - 50p to reprogram the ecm system which may cause some or all of the warning lights to illuminate: master, hybrid system, engine, vehicle stability control, and brake.
• 10015479Jun 13, 2005Electrical system. Repair instructions and diagnostics for the sfi system. Repair manual correction. 00400-rm107-5u1.
• 10015598Jun 10, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostics for the hybrid control system. Repair manual correction. 00400-rm107-5u1.
• 10016189May 31, 2005Engine cooling. Engine mechanical - engine (1nz-fxe). 00400-rm107-5u2. 00400-rm113-0u2. 00400-rm110-5u2.
• 10016188May 25, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel - fuel system (1nz-fxe). Repair manual correction. 00400-rm113-0u2. 00400-rm107-5u2.
• 10015880May 24, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0a60, p0a63, p0a72, p0a78, or p0a7a.
• 10015960May 19, 2005Engine cooling. MIL ON DTC P1121.
• 10015823May 17, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1151.
• 10016175May 2, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostics - hybrid control system. Repair manual correction. 2005 prius. 00400-rm113-0u1. 2004 prius 00400-rm107-5u1.
• 10018850Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0aa6 or p3009, information codes 526 & 614.
• 10015810Apr 20, 2005Engine cooling. International inverter coolant leak resulting in malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p3009 and information codes 526 and 614 (inverter/converter assembly).
• 10015968Mar 20, 2005Equipment. Repair manual correction.
• 10015562Feb 8, 2005Brakes. Repair manual correction for the side control ecu assembly (brake). 00400-rm107-5u3.

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