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Service bulletins for the 2013 Toyota Avalon

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.

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

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T-TT-0309-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
T-SB-0157-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with a rear window sunshade may exhibit a condition in which the sunshade rises with no switch input in high ambient temperatures. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0118-11 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns after HV battery replacement.
T-SB-0060-12 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. An Initialization Process is required to activate the Entune? suite of Apps & Data Services on Premium HDD Navigation with Entune? and Display Navigation with Entune? head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The Initialization Process may also need to be performed under other circumstances such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased. The Initialization process requires between 3 and 15 minutes to complete, depending on the type of head unit, file size, cellular connection speed, and other factors.
T-TT-0268-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-SB-0007-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0133-14
T-SB-0062-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. SEATS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Some 2013 model year Avalon XLE and Avalon HV XLE vehicles may exhibit front seat heaters remaining ON in the lowest setting even when the seat heater switch is OFF. Replace the seat heater switch (Refreshing Seat Switch) to address this condition.
T-TT-0365-15_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: Rev2 A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
T-TT-0365-15 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory. Some cases have been identified with internal modification done to the HV Battery. Modified or altered parts are not covered under warranty.
T-SB-0101-15 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year Prius and Prius PHV vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
T-SB-0025-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As described in this bulletin, operating the engine for 30 minutes after 60 days in storage and every 30 days thereafter will help to maintain battery State of Charge (SOC). This process supplements other movements of the vehicle as it is staged, and has specific restrictions on how maintenance is to be done. Also described in this bulletin are 2 other approved methods for maintaining battery State of Charge.
T-SB-0108-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: Toyota models equipped with Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote Database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (eg., Genre, Artist, Song, Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
T-SB-0133-14 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in the bulletin to perform the update.
T-SB-0006-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Obsolete Notice November 5, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0108-15
T-SB-0005-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: Obsolete Notice November 2, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0101-15
T-SB-0101-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Card Number (ACN) required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin.
T-SB-0051-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: August 19, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0061-15
T-TT-0337-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: 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.
T-SB-0108-15 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: Revision Notice: Required Tools and Equipment has been updated to include a NEW USB Drive Map Update. Any Previous printed versions of this bulleting should be discarded. Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote® update MUST be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is NOT required to complete the Gracenote® update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
T-TT-307-14 Rev12017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
T-TT-0268-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
TT-0307-14 Rev22017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system.
T-TT-0337-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
T-SB-0101-11 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: 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.

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