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Service bulletins for the 2014 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.

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

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T-SB-0160-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2014 model year applicable vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 010169) / Entune? Audio Plus (version 010171) Entune? Premium Audio (version 01085) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: Bluetooth® sometimes disconnects with Android? phones Bluetooth® disconnects with iPhone® 4 when connected to USB Radio reboots with heavy radio load condition (e.g., dual map and POIs ON and Entune? Audio music ON and multiple destinations set) (Entune? Premium Audio only) Radio reboots after completing a navigation route by voice command system and pressing Talk Switch (Entune? Premium Audio only)
T-SB-0051-152018-04-02. Service bulletin. SEATS. TSB: Some 2012 - 2014 model year Camry/Camry HV and 2013 ? 2014 model year Avalon/Avalon HV, Limited and XLE grade vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front seat cover material has become loose at front edge of seat and is hanging below seat assembly. Reinstalling the seat cover does NOT permanently correct this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0453-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream. This is a known condition and will be remedied in the near future. Please discontinue DCM activations utilizing Techstream until further notice.
T-SB-0218-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain areas. TMS recommends that dealership personnel carefully review and follow ALL local and state regulations, and where necessary, contract with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Licensed Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal facilities.
T-SB-0159-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY. TSB: Some 2013 ? 2014 model year Avalon and Avalon HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the headliner is sagging or loose along the rear edge of the moon roof opening and there is a noticeable gap between the headliner and sun shade. This is due to the force of the headliner being greater than the strength of the Dual Lock? fasteners/adhesive which causes them to separate, allowing the headliner to sag in this area. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
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-TT-0234-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
T-PG006-00 Obsol2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
T-SB-0054-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
T-SB-0020-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Some 2014 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-TT-0246-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
T-TT-0242-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING. Some customers have experienced amber colored oil like substance found on floor mats. Further investigation reveals the electric power steering column showing signs of the oiling substance leaking.
T-SB-0083-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
T-SB-0020-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. Some 2014 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-0149-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of ?Final Inspection & Cleaning.?) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2014 model year Avalon. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type.
T-SB-0148-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2014 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet
T-TT-0257-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. iTunes Radio is a new feature for iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, and 5C running iOS 7 or later. This feature does work with the in-vehicle audio system either via Bluetooth or by USB cable. Details on how to access this feature are described below.
T-TT-0256-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Customers using iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, or 5C running iOS 7.0 or later now have the ability to make Facetime Audio calls (no video). When a customer is paired by Bluetooth Hands Free and they make a Facetime Audio call the vehicle radio will treat it as a typical Bluetooth phone call. Because Facetime works differently than a typical phone call, the in-vehicle experience may not meet the customer?s expectations.
T-TT-0250-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
T-TT-0051-10 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
T-TT-0051-102018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
T-TT-0269-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
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-TT-0267-132018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Some vehicles equipped with Display Audio may exhibit a condition where the touch screen is inoperative.

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