Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 Avalon are official communications between Toyota & 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.

    SUSPENSION

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #T-SB-0032-14 OBS

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097903

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NO LONGER APPLICABLE AND IS NOW OBSOLETE. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0049-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096922

      TSB: SOME 2015 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR AVALON, CAMRY, SIENNA, AND TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT MONITOR MAY EXHIBIT A BLIND SPOT MONITOR WARNING MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1AB2 SHORT TO GROUND IN OUTER MIRROR ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0392-16 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092684

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ISSUES AFTER UPDATING THE ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM TO 5.X.X (LOLLIPOP) OR LATER. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0385-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093361

      "TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0124-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093486

      "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. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0097-15

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096250

      TSB: TO MINIMIZE BATTERY DISCHARGE DURING TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, THE SHORT PIN HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT AND TEMPORARILY STORED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELAY BLOCK. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "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. Read More »

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

    • TSB #T-SB-0124-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093486

      "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. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #T-SB-0103-16

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084339

      TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR APPLICABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENTUNE? AUDIO (VERSION 01013E) / ENTUNE? AUDIO PLUS (VERSION 010156 OR 01015C) / ENTUNE? PREMIUM AUDIO (VERSION 010171 OR 010170 OR 01017D) MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

    • TSB #GST-16R3C-061620

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081089

      THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING VEHICLE OWNERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. Read More »

    • TSB #GST-16R3D-061620

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081088

      THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, GENERAL MANAGERS, SERVICE MANAGERS & PARTS MANAGERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #T-SB-0026-14 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096708

      "TSB: DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AS MATCHED SETS TO HELP REDUCE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING OR DRIFTING. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #GST-16R3C-061620

      Date Announced:
      JUN 24, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081089

      THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING VEHICLE OWNERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. Read More »

    • TSB #GST-16R3D-061620

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10081088

      THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS, GENERAL MANAGERS, SERVICE MANAGERS & PARTS MANAGERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0044-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096862

      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). Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0392-16 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092684

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ISSUES AFTER UPDATING THE ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM TO 5.X.X (LOLLIPOP) OR LATER. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0339-15

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097057

      TT: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM A RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE: "UNABLE TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER." IF THE FOLLOWING SCREEN IS SEEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0268-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097052

      "TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: ? DIFFICULTY PAIRING THE PHONE. ? INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0385-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093361

      "TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0381-16

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096097

      TECH TIP: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0375-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093567

      TT: FOR CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF NO OR POOR OUTGOING SOUND FROM THE BLUETOOTH SYSTEMS THERE ARE DIAGNOSTICS IN THE REPAIR MANUAL WHICH CAN BE PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0377-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093563

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE POOR OUTGOING BLUETOOTH SOUND QUALITY, THIS CAN OCCUR FOR VARIOUS REASONS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0109-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093876

      "TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING OUR NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: ?H CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0344-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096555

      TT: IPHONE TEXT MESSAGES DO NOT APPEAR ON MULTIMEDIA DIS[PLAY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0360-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096550

      TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #T-TT-0309-14 REV

      Date Announced:
      OCT 13, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096332

      TT: 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. Read More »

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

    • TSB #T-SB-0103-16

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084339

      TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR APPLICABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENTUNE? AUDIO (VERSION 01013E) / ENTUNE? AUDIO PLUS (VERSION 010156 OR 01015C) / ENTUNE? PREMIUM AUDIO (VERSION 010171 OR 010170 OR 01017D) MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0339-15

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097057

      TT: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM A RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE: "UNABLE TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER." IF THE FOLLOWING SCREEN IS SEEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0360-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096550

      TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #T-SB-0109-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 06, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093876

      "TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING OUR NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: ?H CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0105-15

      Date Announced:
      NOV 04, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093783

      "TSB: PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) IS A CRITICAL STEP IN SATISFYING OUR NEW CAR CUSTOMERS. CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INDICATES THE FOLLOWING AREAS DESERVE SPECIAL ATTENTION WHEN PERFORMING PDS: ?H CAREFUL INSPECTION FOR PAINT CHIPS/SCRATCHES AND ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0028-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096246

      "TSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #T-SB-0097-15

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096250

      TSB: TO MINIMIZE BATTERY DISCHARGE DURING TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE, THE SHORT PIN HAS BEEN REMOVED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT AND TEMPORARILY STORED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELAY BLOCK. Read More »