Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 iM are official communications between Scion & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #S-SB-0002-19_Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUN 27, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10162762

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 27, 2019 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0002-19

      Date Announced:
      MAR 12, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158582

      TSB: Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a grind/groan noise from the front brake pads while applying the brakes. An updated pad kit is now available as a service part. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145731

      Dealer Email: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132574

      SB: 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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #S-SB-0002-18_Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141581

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 11, 2018 Rev1: * The Warranty Information and Parts Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #S-SB-0001-19

      Date Announced:
      MAR 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10158576

      TSB: Some 2016 model year iM vehicles equipped with the K313 Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) may exhibit a high-pitched hiss or whine noise after the vehicle has reached normal operating temperature. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145741

      Region Letter: August 28,2018 The instructions for Option #1 have been corrected. An Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in the subject vehicles has improper programming that could lead a component in the Continuously Variable Transmission ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Technical In

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149998

      Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN JSD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA Corolla iM CERTAIN 2016 SCION iM UPDATE ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149984

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145729

      Region Email: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145731

      Dealer Email: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145732

      Dealer Letter: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145733

      Region Email: Attached Region Letter has been updated. ? The descriptions for OpCodes JSD005, JSD006 JSD007, and JSD008 have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145734

      Region Letter: August 2, 2018 The descriptions for OpCodes JSD005, JSD006 JSD007, and JSD008 have been updated. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149984

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #S-SB-0002-18

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129211

      TSB: Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2820 present, indicating a Pressure Control Solenoid (shift solenoid valve SLP) Performance condition. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #JSD-Region Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145741

      Region Letter: August 28,2018 The instructions for Option #1 have been corrected. An Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in the subject vehicles has improper programming that could lead a component in the Continuously Variable Transmission ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149185

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145734

      Region Letter: August 2, 2018 The descriptions for OpCodes JSD005, JSD006 JSD007, and JSD008 have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0002-18

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129211

      TSB: Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2820 present, indicating a Pressure Control Solenoid (shift solenoid valve SLP) Performance condition. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0001-18

      Date Announced:
      JAN 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129199

      TSB: Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2610 (Engine Off Timer Performance) present. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0229-12_Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10133654

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132513

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0016-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134437

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134438

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111145

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111295

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111145

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111295

      SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #JSD_Technical In

      Date Announced:
      SEP 17, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145750

      Technical Instructions: Updated 09-17-18 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN JSD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA Corolla iM CERTAIN 2016 SCION ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-082118

      Date Announced:
      AUG 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197440

      An electric control unit has improper programming. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Technical In

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145735

      Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN JSD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA Corolla iM CERTAIN 2016 SCION iM. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149185

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149984

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Daily

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145727

      Dealer Daily Message: Special Service Campaign JSD ? Remedy Notice Certain 2014 ? 2017 Model Year Toyota Corolla Vehicles Certain 2017 Model Year Toyota Corolla iM Vehicles Certain 2016 Model Year Scion iM Vehicles Continuously Variable ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Technical In

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145728

      Technical Instructions: See Special Service Campaign JSD for Current Information. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0D CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145729

      Region Email: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145731

      Dealer Email: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145732

      Dealer Letter: Toyota previously announced Special Service Campaign J0D, which involved performing a software update to the CVT control software to address the condition described below. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Region Email

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145733

      Region Email: Attached Region Letter has been updated. ? The descriptions for OpCodes JSD005, JSD006 JSD007, and JSD008 have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #J0D-032818

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197435

      Transmission has improper programming. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0094-15

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111157

      TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #JSD-Region Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145734

      Region Letter: August 2, 2018 The descriptions for OpCodes JSD005, JSD006 JSD007, and JSD008 have been updated. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #T-SB-0094-21

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204571

      TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132513

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0016-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134437

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134438

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #T-SB-0304-17

      Date Announced:
      OCT 27, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123420

      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 ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #JSD-Technical In

      Date Announced:
      AUG 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149998

      Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN JSD CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA Corolla iM CERTAIN 2016 SCION iM UPDATE ... Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Dealer Lette

      Date Announced:
      AUG 13, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10149185

      Dealer Letter: August 13, 2018. ? A section has been added which clarifies the process for obtaining DSPM approval for out-of-warranty CVT assembly replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #J0D-032818

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197435

      Transmission has improper programming. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0115-18

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129992

      TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0304-17_Rev

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10131713

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0116-19

      Date Announced:
      JAN 03, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153260

      TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093260

      SSB: 2016 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 FLOOR MATS AS WELL. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0016-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134437

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134438

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0015-14 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134472

      SB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0006-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111188

      SSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0006-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111571

      SSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. Read More »

    • TSB #S SB 0007 15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10200372

      Floor Mat Installation During PDS Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #S-TT-0115-18

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129992

      TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #TSB009421Rev1

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220174

      TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. Read More »

    • TSB #JSD-Technical In

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145728

      Technical Instructions: See Special Service Campaign JSD for Current Information. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0D CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN 2014-2017 TOYOTA Corolla CERTAIN 2017 TOYOTA ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-16_Rev

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10123430

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0016-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132512

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0017-15

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132513

      TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111187

      SSB: 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. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #J0D-032818

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197435

      Transmission has improper programming. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0038-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 12, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092985

      TSB: 2017 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER?S SIDE FLOOR MAT RETAINING CLIPS TO SECURE THE FLOOR MAT IN THE CORRECT POSITION. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10134272

      SSB: 2016 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 floor mats as well. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111189

      SSB: 2016 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 floor mats as well. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0007-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111572

      SSB: 2016 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 floor mats as well. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #S-SB-0012-14-Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152156

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #S-TT-0109-17

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10142507

      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 Scion repair process. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0035-13 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10132900

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2016 model year iM vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tC vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111187

      SSB: 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. Read More »

    • TSB #S-SB-0005-15

      Date Announced:
      MAY 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10111570

      SSB: 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. Read More »