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.

• 10062014Jun 10, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133669Jun 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2012 ? 2013 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…
• 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.
• 10197430May 15, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Number and identification of covered vehicles. LSC expired.
• 10132053May 15, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. In certain 2012-2013 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 liter gasoline or Flex Fuel engines, the ECM calibration may cause an emissions control component called an Air Injection Pump to fail under certain driving conditions.
• 10132046May 14, 2013Equipment. On some Highlander, Sienna, and Sequoia vehicles, a plastic clamp connecting the rear A/C lines may become loose. This may allow separation of the A/C lines and a loss of refrigerant.
• 10062046May 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132297Apr 30, 2013Other or unknown. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see Limited Service Campaign LSC D0E.
• 10052586Apr 29, 2013Engine. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions, the engine control module (ecm) calibration may cause emissions control component, air injection pump, to fail. Models 2012-2013 tundra, sequoia.
• 10132290Apr 26, 2013Engine. Some 2012-2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with DTC P0171/P0174 (lean), P0172/P0175 (rich), P1604 Startability, and/or P1605 Rough Idle after attempting to start the engine.
• 10075795Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061570Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061569Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061328Apr 26, 2013Engine. 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.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133809Mar 25, 2013Engine. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133783Mar 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FE/FBE (5.7 L) engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2440/P2442 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1/Bank 2) under freezing ambient conditions. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Use the…
• 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.
• 10062038Feb 27, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10133831Feb 8, 2013Equipment. Some 2012-2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles equipped with 3UR-FBE engines may exhibit a MIL"ON" condition with DTC P0418 and/or P2445 present. The ECM logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please follow the repair procedure below to address this condition.
• 10072035Feb 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060850Feb 8, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10133890Jan 10, 2013Equipment. Some 2013 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 during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key…
• 10133889Jan 10, 2013Equipment. 2013 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 floor…
• 10133888Jan 10, 2013Tires. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature. Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate.
• 10060838Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10051865Jan 3, 2013Seat belts, Air bags. Toyota: in a collision, to help reduce injuries, with seat belt pre=tensioners and supplemental restraint systems (srs), its possible that the devices may or may not perform as expected with unintended deployment. Model years 1990-2013. Models various models.
• 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…
• 10133964Dec 21, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133942Dec 13, 2012Equipment. 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 systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10133962Dec 7, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133997Oct 22, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012 and 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE (5.7 L) engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0461 (Fuel Level Sensor ?A? Circuit Range/Performance) after a recent fuel refill. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to recalibrate the…
• 10050759Oct 22, 2012Engine. Toyota: after recently filling tank with fuel, mil on condition for engine would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0461, and to address this condition, an engine control module/ecm logic was revised. Models 2012-2013 sequoia, tundra.
• 10134022Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an error message when they attempt to use the Entune application.
• 10134021Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an iPod Authorization error when they plug their iPhone into the USB port.
• 10133988Oct 16, 2012Tires. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature. Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate.
• 10133987Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Some 2013 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 during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key…
• 10133986Oct 16, 2012Equipment. 2013 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 floor…

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