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.

• 10143927Jul 6, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once…
• 10142846Jun 1, 2018Fuel system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 1, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Camry HV, Prius, and Prius Prime vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Prius, 2017 ? 2018 model year Prius Prime, and 2018 model year Camry HV vehicles may exhibit an intermittent condition where it is…
• 10141609May 24, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10141599May 22, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 22, 2018 Rev2: * The Before Delivery section has been updated. May 08, 2018 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: * Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery - Auxiliary (12V) battery If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the…
• 10141576May 10, 2018Equipment. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The trail period of service is provided upon the vehicle purchase. 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.
• 10141569May 8, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 08, 2018 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: * Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery - Auxiliary (12V) battery If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will…
• 10152121Mar 21, 2018Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 21, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
• 10152116Mar 16, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE 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 No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No…
• 10152109Mar 9, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10152108Mar 8, 2018Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may experience a navigation inoperative condition in which only the compass and latitude/longitude coordinates are shown during PDI or after installing a replacement radio.
• 10130006Feb 23, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10129999Feb 22, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10129995Feb 21, 2018Equipment. 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.
• 10129991Feb 20, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10129963Feb 16, 2018Equipment. TT: Techstream cannot perform a DCM (Telematics ECU) Activation following a DCM replacement. Techstream may exhibit an ?ATX web service unavailable? error or similar message when attempting a DCM activation. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future.
• 10131759Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10129977Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10131750Feb 2, 2018Equipment. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10129968Feb 2, 2018Equipment, Seats. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10129226Jan 30, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10131719Jan 18, 2018Equipment. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness.? Proper function of mechanical…
• 10131718Jan 18, 2018Equipment. TSB: 2018 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet
• 10131714Jan 11, 2018Electrical system. Some 2017 - 2018 model year Prius Prime vehicles equipped with Entune? Premium Audio (R10A5430) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. Updated multimedia software is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Multimedia Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install the latest software version.
• 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: 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, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of…
• 10131685Jan 11, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10131684Jan 10, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10131674Jan 10, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10131671Jan 9, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10129202Jan 4, 2018Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10133654Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10146519Nov 14, 2017Brakes. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. Brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Even one lug nut over or under torqued can cause vibration.
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10197484Sep 10, 2017Equipment. Pre-delivery service.
• 10197483Sep 1, 2017Equipment. Pre-deliver service check sheet.
• 10132410Jul 20, 2017Air bags, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain…
• 10142506Apr 19, 2017Equipment, Electrical 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 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.
• 10142502Apr 12, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Toyota repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10131893Mar 27, 2017Engine cooling. TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet. Refer to the information below to address this issue.
• 10131860Mar 8, 2017Electrical system. TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicles (HV) battery. ? Auxiliary (12V) battery. If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary.
• 10131849Mar 6, 2017Equipment. TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle's system and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10131746Mar 3, 2017Electrical system. TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharges…
• 10131739Mar 1, 2017Tires. TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Refer to the following procedure to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the…
• 10131790Feb 22, 2017Equipment. TSB: 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the…
• 10131786Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131771Feb 8, 2017Equipment. TSB: Some 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10152222Jan 23, 2017Electrical system. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet.
• 10152210Jan 10, 2017Electrical system. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet.
• 10145776Jul 21, 2016Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.

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