# Service bulletin T\-SB\-0027\-16

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10134309
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-04\-23
- Manufacturer's number: T\-SB\-0027\-16
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-03\-31
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\)

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: Some Prius, Prius V, and Prius PHV vehciles may exhibit a rough idle or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with \(DTC\) P0401 \(Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected\). Due to excess carbon build\-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick, causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address the condition.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10134309-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/MC-10134309-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Engine, Exhaust and emissions, EGR valve

## Trouble codes named

P0401

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 to 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS
- 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG\-IN HYBRID
- 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [ZF3\_Toyota POL16](/bulletins/10164926.md), 2019-09-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\); ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Warranty Enhancement Program: Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve in some vehicles. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [T\-SB\-0027\-16](/bulletins/10134238.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). TSB: Some Prius, Prius V and Prius PHV vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from the HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with \(DTC\) P0401 \(Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected\). Due to excess carbon build up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
- [ZF3\_Warranty Pol](/bulletins/10134090.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Warranty Policy Bulletin \(POL16\-04\): In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [ZF3\_Dealer Lette](/bulletins/10134089.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [ZF3\_Dealer Lette](/bulletins/10134088.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Dealer email: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [ZF3\_Region Lette](/bulletins/10134087.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Region Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [ZF3\_Region Lette](/bulletins/10134086.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Region email: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [ZF3\_Warranty Pol](/bulletins/10111614.md), 2017-08-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). Warranty Policy Bulletin \(POL16\-04\): Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) Valve in some vehicles. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code \(DTC\) P0401.
- [T\-SB\-0116\-15 Rev](/bulletins/10111604.md), 2017-08-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 11, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year Prius V vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 \- 2015 model year Prius \(2ZR\-FXE equipped\) vehicles, 2012 \- 2015 model year Prius PHV vehicles, and 2012 \- 2016 Prius V \(2ZR\-FXE equipped\) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC\(s\) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304 \(Misfire\) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) system is active. Replace the Intake Manifold assembly to address this condition.
- [T\-SB\-0116\-15](/bulletins/10111498.md), 2017-08-14, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE \(EGR VALVE\). TSB: Some 2010 \- 2015 model year Prius \(2ZR\-FXE equipped\) vehicles and 2012 \- 2015 model year Prius PHV and Prius V \(2ZR\-FXE equipped\) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC\(s\) P030\# \(Misfire\) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation \(EGR\) system is active. Replace the intake manifold assembly to address this condition.

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