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Service bulletins for the 2018 Toyota 4Runner

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.

192 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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T-TT-0549-192019-07-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty Battery Testers.
T-TT-0442-17_Rev2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after the initial trial period. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service. If registration of the replacement DCM part is attempted using the Techstream utility after the account has become inactive, the registration will fail, and messages such as ?ATX webserver is Down? or ?ATX error? will be displayed.
T-TT-0484-18-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: 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. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update is applied, or the phone is un-paired and re-paired.
T-TT-0414-16-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone, or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-TT-0468-17-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
T-SB-0012-19_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 8, 2019 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year 4Runner 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning/grinding noise from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0040-08. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2016 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0040-08 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2010 - 2019 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-TT-0516-18_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
T-SB-0009-15_Rev2019-02-19. Service bulletin. WHEELS. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 14, 2019 Rev2: Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year 4Runner vehicles. September 19, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2017 model year 4Runner vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2015 - 2018 model year TRD Pro edition 4Runner vehicles may exhibit an abnormal noise when in Reverse with the wheels at or near full lock due to interference between the tire and bumper and/or fender liner. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
T-SB-0012-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year 4Runner 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0520-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
Toyota Safety Re2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-TT-0514-182019-02-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TT: Intermittent high-pitched whine noise is heard when driving 45-70MPH.
Lexus Safety Rec2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-SB-0279-17_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 13, 2018 Rev2: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots at a specific location ? Abnormal Destination Search app operation ? Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB-connected iPhone ? A one-time reboot after ignition is cycled to ACC-ON ? Audio stays muted after the key is cycled
T-SB-0025-18_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 08, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some customers may complain of the inability to use certain functions of the navigation/infotainment system while the vehicle is in motion. The following update modifies the system functionality while the vehicle is in motion, improving customer experience. New software is available to address the following: ? Phone keypad unlocked while vehicle is in motion ? Contact list unlocked while vehicle is in motion ? Bluetooth connected phone switching while vehicle is in motion ? Navigation transition improvements (if equipped) ? Revised BT-Audio help pop-up ? Call history list call function improvements
T-SB-0337-17-Obs2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 21, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
T-SB-0279-17-Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots at a specific location ? Abnormal Destination Search app operation ? Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB-connected iPhone ? A one-time reboot after ignition is cycled to ACC-ON ? Audio stays muted after the key is cycled
T-TT-0484-18 Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. TT: 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. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update is applied, or the phone is un-paired and re-paired.
T-TT-0487-182018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TT: Some vehicles may experience a navigation inoperative condition in which only the compass and latitude/longitude coordinates are shown during PDI or after installing a replacement radio.
T-TT-0414-16-Rev2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.

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