2011 Toyota PriusService bulletins

2011 Toyota Prius Technical Service Bulletins

359 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 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.

10142466May 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by hybrid system diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A. If one or more of these DTCs are detected, various warning lamps on the instrument panel will also illuminate and the vehicle…
10142464May 19, 2016Equipment, Body 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…
10140624May 19, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by hybrid system diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A. If one or more of these DTCs are detected, various warning lamps on the instrument panel will also illuminate and the vehicle…
10140622May 19, 2016Body 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…
10096871May 19, 2016Electrical system, Hybrid propulsion system. Dealer letter: in these vehicles, toyota has received some reports where the intelligent power module (ipm) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by hybrid system diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): p0a94, p324e, p3004, and/or p0a1a. If one or more of these dtcs are detected, various warning lamps on the instrument panel will also illuminate and the vehicle…
10096862May 19, 2016Equipment. 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…
10142472May 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
10140630May 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
10140583May 12, 2016Engine, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
10096904May 12, 2016Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Tsb: some 2010 2014 prius and 2012 2014 prius v model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with dtcs p0a94, p324e, p0a1a, or p3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
10092981May 12, 2016Hybrid propulsion system, Electrical system. Tsb: some 2010 2014 prius and 2012 2014 prius v model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with dtcs p0a94, p324e, p0a1a, or p3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition.
10140582May 11, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. TT: HV Batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the DRC.
10092768May 11, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Tt: hv batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to confirm the proper orientation mark of the drc.
10134388Apr 7, 2016Other or unknown. TSB: Obsolete Notice This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0027-15.
10134309Mar 31, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: Some Prius, Prius V, and Prius PHV vehciles may exhibit a rough idle or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick, causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.
10134238Mar 31, 2016Engine cooling. TSB: Some Prius, Prius V and Prius PHV vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to…
10096982Mar 31, 2016Engine cooling. Tsb: some prius, prius v, and prius phv vehciles may eexhibvit a rough idle or tapping noise from the hv transaxle at cold start. The check engine light may also illuminate with (dtc) p0401 (exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick, causing the engine rpm to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the…
10134320Mar 8, 2016Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer?s phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone.
10097052Mar 8, 2016Equipment. "tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing the phone. intermittent bluetooth failure to connect when first turning on the vehicle. various bluetooth audio functions are no longer functioning with the customers phone, such as the ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customers phone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
10111410Jul 2, 2015Engine cooling. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0041-15.
10111120Jul 2, 2015Engine, Hybrid propulsion system. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0041-15.
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.
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.
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.
10134475May 6, 2015Electrical system. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has lapsed the DCM will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
10132577May 6, 2015Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has lapsed the DCM will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service.
10111407Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
10111214Apr 30, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. 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…

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.