# Service bulletin TSB018217 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: 10152205 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-12\-17 - Manufacturer's number: TSB018217 - Manufacturer's date: 2017\-01\-06 - NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ## NHTSA's summary TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T\-SB\-0101\-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T\-SB\-0101\-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10152205-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10152205-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Electrical system ## Vehicles listed - 1988 to 2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER - 1995 to 2017 TOYOTA AVALON - 1988 to 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY - 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA - 1999 to 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA - 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA - 1988 to 2006 TOYOTA CELICA - 1988 to 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA - 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA IM - 1988 to 1992 TOYOTA CRESSIDA - 1995 TOYOTA CRESSIDA - 2000 to 2005 TOYOTA ECHO - 2006 to 2008 TOYOTA ECHO - 2005 TOYOTA ES - 2006 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER - 2007 to 2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER - 2015 to 2016 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER - 1997 to 2000 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER - 2001 to 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER - 1988 to 2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER - 2000 to 2017 TOYOTA MATRIX - 2016 to 2017 TOYOTA MIRAI - 1988 to 1989 TOYOTA MR2 - 1990 TOYOTA MR2 - 1991 to 1995 TOYOTA MR2 - 2000 to 2007 TOYOTA MR2 - 2000 to 2003 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER - 2005 TOYOTA MR2 SPYDER - 1992 to 1999 TOYOTA PASEO - 1988 to 1995 TOYOTA PICKUP - 1996 to 2002 TOYOTA PICKUP - 1991 to 1998 TOYOTA PREVIA - 1999 to 2001 TOYOTA PREVIA - 1998 TOYOTA PRIUS - 2000 TOYOTA PRIUS - 2001 to 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS - 2012 to 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C - 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS V - 2012 to 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS V - 1994 to 1995 TOYOTA RAV4 - 1996 to 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 - 2012 to 2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV - 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID - 2001 to 2017 TOYOTA SEQUOIA - 1996 to 2017 TOYOTA SIENNA - 1988 to 1998 TOYOTA SUPRA - 1988 to 1992 TOYOTA T100 - 1993 to 1998 TOYOTA T100 - 1995 to 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA - 1988 to 1999 TOYOTA TERCEL - 2000 TOYOTA TERCEL - 1994 to 1995 TOYOTA TRUCK - 1999 to 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA - 1988 to 1989 TOYOTA VAN - 1990 TOYOTA VAN - 1994 TOYOTA VAN - 2008 TOYOTA VENZA - 2009 to 2016 TOYOTA VENZA - 2001 TOYOTA YARIS - 2004 to 2006 TOYOTA YARIS - 2007 to 2017 TOYOTA YARIS - 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 - [2019434](/recalls/tc/2019434.md), 2019-08-28: 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 - [16V775000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V775000.md), 2016-10-24: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [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. - [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. - [21TG01](/bulletins/11006139.md), 2024-08-08, 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. - [24TE03](/bulletins/11005132.md), 2024-07-23, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY 24TE03 Rav4 Battery Class Action Settlement CERTAIN 2013 – 2018 Model Year RAV4 - [24TE03](/bulletins/11005131.md), 2024-07-23, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On April 9, 2024, a settlement of claims for certain 2013\-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles was preliminarily approved by the federal court. The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on November 19, 2024 to determine if the settlement should be finally approved. The settlement includes Toyota’s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013\-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles which were inspected/repaired under Consumer Advisory 21TG01. - [24TE03](/bulletins/11005130.md), 2024-07-23, Other: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On April 9, 2024, a settlement of claims for certain 2013\-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles was preliminarily approved by the federal court. The court will hold a Fairness Hearing on November 19, 2024 to determine if the settlement should be finally approved. The settlement includes Toyota’s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013\-2018 model year Rav4 vehicles which were inspected/repaired under consumer advisory 21TG01. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. This is NOT a recall or a service campaign, but is provided to reassure owners that Toyota stands behind the reliability of our vehicles. - [21TG01](/bulletins/11005129.md), 2024-07-23, Service campaign: 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. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10152205](/v1/bulletins/10152205) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%20TSB018217&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10152205&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20TSB018217)