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-SB-0015-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key system prior to vehicle delivery. |
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| T-SB-0024-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). |
| T-SB-0022-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. TIRES. During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. |
| T-SB-0021-12 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately. |
| T-TT-0005-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. |
| T-TT-0005-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. |
| T-SB-0021-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately. |
| T-TT-0118-11 Rev | 2018-04-23. 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-TT-0213-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below. |
| T-SB-0064-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13. |
| T-SB-0012-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW. |
| T-SB-0026-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type Units. |
| T-SB-0030-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. |
| T-SB-0015-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key system prior to vehicle delivery. |
| T-SB-0024-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). |
| T-SB-0020-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature. Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate. |
| T-SB-0007-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 this bulletin to perform the update. |
| T-SB-0006-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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 (i.e. Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the ?USB Drive ? Navigation 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-0005-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Toyota models equipped with the display Audio HDD 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 ACN pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. |
| T-SB-0064-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. |
| SST Requirements | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction. |
| T-TT-0226-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off. |
| T-TT-0224-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. INTERIOR LIGHTING. The indicator lights (amber and green) of the wireless charging system are not illuminated when charging is complete. |
| T-TT-0222-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side. |
| T-TT-0221-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Some customers may feel sensitivity of control buttons of navigation system and air conditioning system is low or high. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.