Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 Avalon Hybrid 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

    • TSB #T-TT-0673-21

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204561

      TT: Vehicle has an abnormal noise condition when going over speed bumps or irregular roads. Noise is coming from front shock absorber Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

    • TSB #T-TT-0673-21 Rev

      Date Announced:
      NOV 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10204570

      TT: Vehicle has an abnormal noise condition when going over speed bumps or irregular roads. Noise is coming from front shock absorber Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #21TE04 - Dealer

      Date Announced:
      DEC 16, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10206520

      DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164330

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #T-PANT-2024-004-

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253223

      This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

    • TSB #T-PANT-2024-004-

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2024
      NHTSA ID:
      #10253223

      This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) website. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #T-SB-0047

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241393

      TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid, 2018 ? 2019 Camry Hybrid, and 2019 ? 2021 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor ?A? Signal Plausibility Failure). Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

    • TSB #TTT069922

      Date Announced:
      JUL 08, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10224142

      TT: Some Model Year 2018-2021 vehicles equipped with A25A-FKS/FXS or M20A-FKS/FXS engines may display the following message ?Engine Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer? on the combination meter. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #T-SB-0074-20

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179602

      TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid ... Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164330

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0047

      Date Announced:
      JUL 10, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10241393

      TSB: Some 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid, 2018 ? 2019 Camry Hybrid, and 2019 ? 2021 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P019064 (Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor ?A? Signal Plausibility Failure). Read More »

    • TSB #TSB004522Rev1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220177

      TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0045-22

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211830

      Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0134-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164330

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0414-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155247

      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. Read More »

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

    • TSB #T-SB-0074-20

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10179602

      TSB: Some 2003 ? 2020 model year Prius, Prius C, Prius V; 2006 ? 2019 model year Highlander Hybrid Vehicle; 2007 ? 2020 Camry Hybrid Vehicle; 2013 ? 2020 model year Avalon Hybrid Vehicle; 2016 ? 2020 model year Mirai and RAV4 Hybrid ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0553-19 Rev

      Date Announced:
      JUL 20, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10178787

      TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #T-SB-0003-22

      Date Announced:
      JAN 28, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207963

      TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

    • TSB #T-SB-0119-15 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213902

      TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #T-TT-0503-18_Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145739

      TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop ... Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #T-SB-0039-18

      Date Announced:
      MAY 29, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10141612

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0151-13. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

    • TSB #TSB005823

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244115

      TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #23TE09A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 14, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10249321

      DP: On November 28, 2023, a class action settlement of claims for certain airbag control units was finally approved by the federal court. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190460

      Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #TSB001221Rev2

      Date Announced:
      JUN 14, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220183

      TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. Read More »

    • 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 »

    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 »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #T-SB-0045-22

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211830

      Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the ... Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #Toyota PRO19-02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207946

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #Toyota PRO19-02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207946

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0076-19

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164335

      TSB: Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal products are used on wheels with super chrome finishes. Read More »

    LANE DEPARTURE

    • TSB #T-TT-0503-18_Rev

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145739

      TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop ... Read More »

    COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

    • TSB #TTT073723

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244111

      TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #T-SB-0119-15 Rev

      Date Announced:
      MAY 31, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10213902

      TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0045-22

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10211830

      Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0076-19

      Date Announced:
      JUL 03, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164335

      TSB: Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal products are used on wheels with super chrome finishes. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0414-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155247

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0516-18_Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154797

      TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer ... Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      DEC 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10153241

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152197

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152617

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Lexus Safety Rec

      Date Announced:
      OCT 31, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152618

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152596

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10152589

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0414-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150015

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145745

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Technician Certi

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145726

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129202

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Safety Recall an

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145776

      Update on Technician Certification Requirements. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #T-TT-0583-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 18, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169435

      TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone? to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0442-17_Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159739

      TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0414-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 28, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10155247

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0516-18_Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 06, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154797

      TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer ... Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0414-16-Rev

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10150015

      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. Read More »

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

    • TSB #TSB004522Rev1

      Date Announced:
      JUN 03, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220177

      TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the ... 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 #TSB000320

      Date Announced:
      MAY 02, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220142

      OBSOLETE NOTICE May 02, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0045-22 Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota PRO19-02

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2022
      NHTSA ID:
      #10207946

      POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota PRO21-UFR

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10198150

      UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 TOYOTA UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0442-17_Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159739

      TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0044-16_Rev

      Date Announced:
      FEB 07, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10154800

      TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      AUG 29, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145745

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Technician Certi

      Date Announced:
      AUG 02, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145726

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      FEB 23, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10130006

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129999

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      FEB 20, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129991

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements. Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      JAN 30, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129226

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements Read More »

    • TSB #Toyota Safety Re

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2018
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129202

      Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 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 #Safety Recall an

      Date Announced:
      JUL 21, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10145776

      Update on Technician Certification Requirements. Read More »

    • TSB #T-PG007-01

      Date Announced:
      MAY 04, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197476

      Replacement vin plates. Read More »

    • TSB #T-PG002-91

      Date Announced:
      JAN 18, 1991
      NHTSA ID:
      #10197473

      Product general information. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #T-SB-0080-19

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164345

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0442-17_Rev

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10159739

      TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #T-SB-0080-19

      Date Announced:
      JUL 09, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10164345

      TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0033-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #TTT073723

      Date Announced:
      AUG 17, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10244111

      TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. Read More »