2006 Toyota Prius Technical Service Bulletins

210 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.

• 10132055Nov 4, 2013Air bags, Seats, Equipment. Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Toyota may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in…
• 10132135Oct 24, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10132136Oct 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10132091Oct 8, 2013Engine cooling. Some 2004 ? 2009 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0A80 or P0A7F stored due to dust or debris build-up in the HV Battery Cooling Fan. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
• 10054857Oct 8, 2013Electrical system. Toyota: due to dust or debris build up in hv battery cooling fan, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on and procedure repair is available for this condition. Model 2004-2009 prius.
• 10062013Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131985Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2004 ? 2014 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.
• 10131984Sep 9, 2013Equipment, Brakes. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10132204Aug 12, 2013Engine cooling. For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV Battery Cooling Fan may experience an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris that can reduce the efficiency of the HV Battery Cooling System. HV Battery Cooling Fan maintenance and cleaning should be performed to address this condition.
• 10054820Aug 12, 2013Electrical system. Toyota: there may be an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris, that can reduce the hv battery cooling fan efficiency and need to be maintain and cleaned. Model 2004-2009 prius.
• 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 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.
• 10133857Feb 25, 2013Steering. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
• 10062035Feb 25, 2013Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. 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, 2011Electrical system, Air bags. 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.
• 10038968Mar 4, 2011Exterior lighting. Toyota: 2006-2009 prius. Warranty information for headlights.
• 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.
• 10032448Dec 16, 2009Exterior lighting. Toyota: hid headlight customer support program. Unlike halogen light bulbs which simply stop working at the end of their useful life, as the hid bulb nears the end of life it may exhibit a condition where the bulb may flicker or intermittently be inoperative. Csc letter has been rec'd.
• 10050739Jun 11, 2009Equipment, Electrical system. 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.
• 10028225May 8, 2009Electrical system. Toyota: multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative after vehicle has cold soaked in subfreezing ambient air temperatures. *pe updated 9/23/09.
• 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.

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