# Service bulletin T\-SB\-0162\-13 Obs

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: 10179763
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-09\-14
- Manufacturer's number: T\-SB\-0162\-13 Obs
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-08\-11
- NHTSA component: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 11, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179763-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10179763-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2012 to 2017 TOYOTA CAMRY
- 2006 to 2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
- 2010 to 2016 TOYOTA PRIUS
- 2012 to 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C
- 2012 to 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS V
- 2017 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID
- 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
- [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
- [2015493](/recalls/tc/2015493.md), 2015-10-21: Electrical
- [14V272000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V272000.md), 2014-05-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS

## 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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