2013 Toyota Sequoia Technical Service Bulletins

363 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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.

• 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.
• 10111392Apr 15, 2015Body and structure. TSB: Should removal and replacement of the upper B-pillar trim become necessary, follow the procedure in this bulletin to ensure proper installation of the upper B-pillar trim.
• 10111199Apr 15, 2015Body and structure. TSB: Should removal and replacement of the upper B-pillar trim become necessary, follow the procedure in this bulletin to ensure proper installation of the upper B-pillar trim.
• 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…
• 10111197Apr 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10111389Apr 9, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 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.
• 10111196Apr 9, 2015Equipment. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 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.
• 10111400Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10111207Apr 7, 2015Engine cooling. TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.
• 10134247Apr 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
• 10111366Feb 26, 2015Equipment. 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…
• 10111230Feb 26, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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…
• 10111357Feb 10, 2015Body 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…
• 10111221Feb 10, 2015Body 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…
• 10111365Feb 2, 2015Equipment. TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111229Feb 2, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10134128Jan 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. TSB: 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).
• 10096036Jan 15, 2015Electrical system, Engine. "tsb: 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).
• 10111338Jan 12, 2015Equipment. TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111248Jan 12, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10111350Jan 8, 2015Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Dealer Daily: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited Service Campaign (LSC) on certain 2012 - 2014 MY Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. This LSC will cover approximately 39,000 Sequoia and 247,000 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 5.7 liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines.
• 10111343Jan 8, 2015Engine cooling, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Region Letter: In certain 2012 - 2014 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 Liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) if debris/ice becomes lodged in the air switching valve. If this occurs, the Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) Light could illuminate and the vehicle could enter a "Fail-Safe" Mode (also known…
• 10111260Jan 8, 2015Fuel system, Engine cooling. Dealer Daily: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited Service Campaign (LSC) on certain 2012 - 2014 MY Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. This LSC will cover approximately 39,000 Sequoia and 247,000 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 5.7 liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines.
• 10111253Jan 8, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Region Letter: In certain 2012 - 2014 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 Liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) if debris/ice becomes lodged in the air switching valve. If this occurs, the Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) Light could illuminate and the vehicle could enter a "Fail-Safe" Mode (also known…
• 10057842Jan 8, 2015Engine. Toyota 2012-2014 tundra and sequoia vehicles: tsb contains an owner's notification letter. Select document search button below. On certain models the engine control module may set a dtc trouble code if ice or debris effects the air switching valve.
• 10197431Jan 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. ECM update. LSC expired.
• 10134118Jan 7, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Dealer Letter: LSC Expired on May 31, 2016. In certain 2012 – 2013 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 Liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may cause an emissions control component called an Air Injection Pump to fail under certain driving conditions. If this occurs, the vehicle could enter a “Fail-Safe” Mode (also known as…
• 10111349Jan 7, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Technical Instructions: In certain 2012 - 2013 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 Liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may cause an emissions control component called an Air Injection Pump to fail under certain driving conditions. If this occurs, the vehicle could enter a "Fail-Safe" Mode (also known as "Limp-Home" Mode).
• 10111259Jan 7, 2015Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Instructions: In certain 2012 - 2013 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 Liter gasoline or 5.7 Liter-Flex Fuel engines, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may cause an emissions control component called an Air Injection Pump to fail under certain driving conditions. If this occurs, the vehicle could enter a "Fail-Safe" Mode (also known as "Limp-Home" Mode).
• 10134184Dec 11, 2014Electrical system, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0171/P0174 (System too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2), P0172/P0175 (System too Rich Bank 1/Bank 2), P1604 (Startability Malfunction), and/or P1605 (Rough Idling) after attempting to start the engine. Alcohol Density Estimate values may be high even though the vehicle was…
• 10132332Dec 11, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. TSB: Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0171/P0174 (System too Lean Bank 1/ Bank 2), P0172/P0175 (System too Rich Bank 1/Bank 2), P1604 (Startability Malfunction), and/or P1605 (Rough Idling) after attempting to start the engine. Alcohol Density Estimate values may be high even though the vehicle was…
• 10109359Nov 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. TSB: Some 2012 - 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles equipped with 3UR engines may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? P2440: Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1 ? P2442: Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 2 This condition may be caused by debris/ice in the air switching valve assembly.
• 10061304Nov 7, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10109408Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 -2014 model year remanufactured automatic transmissions.
• 10109405Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding transmission and/or park neutral position switch installation. If the manual shift lever is rotated prior to installing the park neutral position switch, the detent spring may become detached from the manual shift lever.
• 10109404Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly.
• 10109403Oct 16, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and increase the mileage between scheduled maintenance checks. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in Toyota vehicles requiring it's use.
• 10109464Oct 15, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
• 10109463Oct 13, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
• 10109493Sep 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to assist in the identification and location of serial numbers on 2006 - 2014 model year automatic transmissions.
• 10109492Sep 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10109491Sep 30, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the…
• 10109490Sep 30, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote Database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.) The Gracenote update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map…
• 10109399Sep 30, 2014Equipment. TSB: September 30, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0133-14.
• 10109587Aug 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tip: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems.
• 10132742Jul 29, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10132715Jul 25, 2014Equipment. 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.
• 10132741Jul 8, 2014Engine. Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil including: Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces, Improved fuel economy, Reduction in waste oil stream (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change intervals), Reduced maintenance cost (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change…
• 10132721Jul 7, 2014Other or unknown. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.

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