# Service bulletin T\-SB\-0012\-13 REV

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.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10096036
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-03\-21
- Manufacturer's number: T\-SB\-0012\-13 REV
- Manufacturer's date: 2015\-01\-15
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

"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. 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 CAN ONLY BE APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE/ECU COMBINATION FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. ECUS HAVE INTERNAL SECURITY THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO BE PROGRAMMED WITH ANOTHER ECU’S INFORMATION."

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA AVALON
- 2013 to 2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY
- 2006 to 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID
- 2001 to 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
- 2001 to 2006 TOYOTA CELICA
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA
- 2001 to 2005 TOYOTA ECHO
- 2006 to 2008 TOYOTA ECHO
- 2006 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- 2007 to 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- 2015 to 2016 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- 2004 to 2016 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA MATRIX
- 2016 TOYOTA MIRAI
- 2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
- 2005 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS
- 2012 to 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS C
- 2010 to 2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS V
- 2012 to 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA RAV4
- 2012 to 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA
- 2001 to 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA
- 2008 TOYOTA VENZA
- 2009 to 2016 TOYOTA VENZA
- 2001 TOYOTA YARIS
- 2004 to 2006 TOYOTA YARIS
- 2007 to 2016 TOYOTA YARIS
- 2007 to 2009 TOYOTA YARIS H/B
- 2016 TOYOTA redundant RAV4 HV

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2023589](/recalls/tc/2023589.md), 2023-11-01: Electrical
- [23V734000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V734000.md), 2023-11-01: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- [2021723](/recalls/tc/2021723.md), 2021-11-24: Electrical
- [2020284](/recalls/tc/2020284.md), 2020-06-25: Electrical
- [19V319000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V319000.md), 2019-04-23: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2018477](/recalls/tc/2018477.md), 2018-09-05: Electrical
- [18V579000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V579000.md), 2018-09-05: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- [2017363](/recalls/tc/2017363.md), 2017-07-20: Electrical
- [17V356000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V356000.md), 2017-06-01: ENGINE
- [16V775000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V775000.md), 2016-10-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [T\-SB\-0110\-20 Rev2](/bulletins/11037202.md), 2026-09-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE. OBSOLETE NOTICE August 20, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T\-SB\-0051\-26.
- [T\-SB\-0051\-26](/bulletins/11037201.md), 2026-09-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage \(HV\) Ni\-MH and Li\-ion batteries.
- [T\-SB\-0009\-26](/bulletins/11029893.md), 2026-03-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni\-MH high voltage \(HV\) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing a rescue charge. The GRX\-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System \(THS\) charger.
- [T\-SB\-0119\-15 Rev2](/bulletins/11029892.md), 2026-03-07, Service bulletin: ENGINE. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 13, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T\-SB\-0009\-26.
- [T\-TT\-0790\-25](/bulletins/11022964.md), 2025-09-09, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.
- [21TG01](/bulletins/11020667.md), 2025-07-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Campaign Expired \- replaced with campaign 23TA13TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 21TG01 12\-VOLT BATTERY SIZE AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION CERTAIN 2013 – 2018 RAV4
- [21TG01](/bulletins/11020666.md), 2025-07-10, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 21TG01 Exprired \- Replaced with Campaign 23TA13 During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013\-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines \(excluding hybrid models\), Toyota discovered that many non\-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire.
- [T\-SB\-0058\-23 Rev1](/bulletins/11020657.md), 2025-07-10, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
- [T\-SB\-0110\-20 Rev2](/bulletins/11012753.md), 2025-01-09, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage \(HV\) Ni\-MH and Li\-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX\-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System \(THS\) charger.
- [21TG01](/bulletins/11007433.md), 2024-09-07, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. During a recent investigation of reported battery fires in 2013\-2018 RAV4 vehicles with gasoline engines \(excluding hybrid models\), Toyota discovered that many non\-Toyota retailers and others who sell or install replacement batteries were recommending a small size battery for replacement. Toyota specifies a particular size replacement battery for the RAV4 that does not include this small size. The smaller battery may not fit securely with the RAV4’s battery mounting parts, and, in some cases, can move around when the vehicle is driven, causing a short circuit. Using the wrong size battery, or not installing a replacement battery properly, can cause damage to the battery and the vehicle, and it could cause a vehicle fire.

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