2018 Toyota Prius Technical Service Bulletins

201 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 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.

• 10167969Oct 28, 2019Engine, Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 28, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Prius vehicles equipped with a NiMH HV battery may exhibit one or both of the following conditions after repeated driving on long downhill slopes or while driving in high ambient temperatures, then turned off for approximately 1 ? 2…
• 10168537Oct 21, 2019Steering. 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…
• 10166039Sep 26, 2019Electrical system. TT: Some Prius Prime customers may experience a MIL ON condition. Vehicles might be put into a failsafe mode and usage of battery will be discontinued. Technicians find DTC code P0ABF28 stored in the ECU.
• 10166037Sep 26, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Prius and 2017 ? 2019 model year Prius Prime vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions due to a coolant leakage at the front exhaust pipe heat exchanger: ? Low coolant level ? MIL ON accompanied by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P148F00 ? Poor heater performance The front exhaust pipe with heat exchanger assembly has been updated. Follow the Repair Procedure in…
• 10166024Sep 18, 2019Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons. Current multimedia systems are designed with the ability to adjust Bluetooth sound quality to compensate for echo or excessive background noise.
• 10164352Jul 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ? Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ? Worn out GFCI internal contacts ? Improper…
• 10164345Jul 9, 2019Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose…
• 10164330Jul 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. October 30, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin…
• 10162773Jun 19, 2019Electrical system. TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty Battery Testers.
• 10161532May 31, 2019Fuel system, Other or unknown. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 31, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. June 1, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Prius Prime vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018…
• 10159739Apr 30, 2019Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) 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.
• 10159723Apr 17, 2019Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10159722Apr 16, 2019Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment. Dealer Packet: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS…
• 10159721Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system, Brakes. Region Letter: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. ? Op codes to cover specific instances of ICS ECU failure during reprogramming have been included. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain…
• 10159720Apr 16, 2019Equipment, Brakes, Electrical system. Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10159719Apr 16, 2019Brakes, Equipment, Electrical system. Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10159705Apr 9, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Instructions: Update 4/9/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0R INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR (ICS) SYSTEM REPROGRAM CERTAIN: 2018 CAMRY & CAMRY HYBRID 2016 ? 2018 PRIUS 2017 - 2018 PRIUS PRIME
• 10155248Feb 28, 2019Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update is applied, or the phone is un-paired and re-paired.
• 10155247Feb 28, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. 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…
• 10155238Feb 25, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10155233Feb 15, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: This bulletin details the supplemental procedure to confirm Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) activation for applicable 2017 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles after the process is initiated by Techstream. The steps outlined in this bulletin include: ? Techstream Messages ? DCM Activation Confirmation ? Vehicle Confirmation
• 10154800Feb 7, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed…
• 10153282Jan 16, 2019Electrical system. TSB: Some 2016 - 2018 model year Prius and Tacoma, 2017 - 2018 model year Prius Prime and Sienna, and 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P261093 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance No Operation) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this…
• 10153265Jan 4, 2019Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10153241Dec 20, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10153229Dec 13, 2018Wheels. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a click noise from the LF wheel area upon deceleration and/or braking. Refer to the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10153204Dec 10, 2018Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be difficult to print the repair manual target to the proper size.
• 10152552Nov 26, 2018Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: In our continuing effort to encourage increased customer participation in Special Service Campaigns, Toyota will be piloting a new method for contacting customers whose vehicles have compatible multimedia head units in Special Service Campaign J0R. This new method will leverage the Notification application in vehicles with these head units. See images below for examples of the messages that…
• 10152550Nov 26, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Packet: 11/26/2018 ? Owner Notification section has been updated. ? CAL ID clarification has been provided in the Op Code section. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral.
• 10152197Nov 15, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152184Nov 13, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 13, 2018 Rev2: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The…
• 10152618Oct 31, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152617Oct 31, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152612Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Daily Message: Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) System Reprogram ? Special Service Campaign J0R Dealer Letter and Technical Instructions now available on TIS.
• 10152611Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0R INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR (ICS) SYSTEM REPROGRAM CERTAIN: 2018 CAMRY & CAMRY HYBRID 2016 ? 2018 PRIUS 2017 - 2018 PRIUS PRIME
• 10152610Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Package: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10152609Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Region Letter: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10152608Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10152607Oct 31, 2018Electrical system. Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
• 10152596Oct 11, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10152589Oct 5, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10150015Sep 12, 2018Equipment. 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…
• 10145749Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10145748Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10145745Aug 29, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10145739Aug 22, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10149996Aug 17, 2018Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10149197Aug 17, 2018Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10145726Aug 2, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10143953Jul 31, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97…

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