Service bulletin SSC-14R1

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10056218
Published by NHTSA	2014-10-07
Manufacturer's number	SSC-14R1
Manufacturer's date	2014-10-06
NHTSA component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

NHTSA's summary

TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. NON SEAT HEATER SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CAN STOP WORKING DUE TO FAILURE OF WIRING CONNECTORS AND SEAT HEATER WILL TURN OFF. MODEL 201202014 PRIUS V. *PE

The document

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Components

Seats

Vehicles listed
TOYOTA PRIUS V	2012, 2013

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
13V014000	2013-01-16. SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
T-SB-0012-21 Rev	2022-03-14. Service bulletin. 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?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
T-SB-0012-21	2021-04-19. Service bulletin. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 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?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0122-11 Rev	2018-04-02. Service bulletin. Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Toyota may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Toyota strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Toyota strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
T-TT-0304-14	2017-08-01. Service bulletin. Tech Tip: In some areas such as New York, taxi companies are required to install vinyl covers on or around the rear seat. When installing the vinyl cover near the rear seat, the HV Battery cooling system air inlet screen could be covered by mistake. Do not block the HV battery cooling system air inlet screen.
GST-14R1C-080820	2016-10-11. Service bulletin. THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING VEHICLE OWNERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. (GST) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR 682 TOYOTA PRIUS V VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA SEAT HEATER WHICH MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE WIRING CONNECTORS. THE NON-TOYOTA SEAT HEATER SENSORS WERE INSTALLED AS A GST INSTALLED OPTION UNDER GST P/N 00015-J1248-01.
GST-14R1D-073120	2016-10-11. Service bulletin. THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING DEALER PRINCIPALS, GENERAL MANAGERS, SERVICE MANAGERS & PARTS MANAGERS OF A SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN INITIATED BY GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. (GST) TO INSPECT AND REPAIR 682 TOYOTA PRIUS V VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NON-TOYOTA SEAT HEATER WHICH MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE WIRING CONNECTORS. THE NON-TOYOTA SEAT HEATER SENSORS WERE INSTALLED AS A GST INSTALLED OPTION UNDER GST P/N 00015-J1248-01.