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Service bulletins for the 2016 Toyota Highlander

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.

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

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T-TT-0435-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
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-0187-12_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. TIRES. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles at speeds less than 55 mph with little or no damage to the tire. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (UTSMA) provides guidelines and recommendations for tire repair and replacement. It also provides information related to: ? Basic tire information ? Tire maintenance and safety ? Driver education, tire safety curriculum.
T-SB-0009-182018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
T-SB-0211-17_Rev2018-03-12. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 23, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles. ? The Introduction, Warranty Information, and Repair Procedure sections have 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-0016-16. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0016-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2014 ? 2018 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit an abnormal squeak noise from the rear suspension. This condition may be more noticeable in colder, ambient temperatures and may occur when traveling over uneven roads or when the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The abnormal noise may be caused by the rear trailing arm bushing. An updated rear trailing arm assembly is available. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
T-TT-0484-182018-03-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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-SB-0187-12_Rev2018-03-12. Service bulletin. TIRES. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles at speeds less than 55 mph with little or no damage to the tire. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (UTSMA) provides guidelines and recommendations for tire repair and replacement. It also provides information related to: ? Basic tire information ? Tire maintenance and safety ? Driver education, tire safety curriculum.
T-SB-0009-182018-03-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
T-SB-0162-13_Rev2018-02-21. Service bulletin. HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 05, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2012 ? 2017 Camry HV and Prius C, 2015 ? 2017 Prius V, 2006 ? 2017 Highlander HV, 2010 ? 2016 Prius, and 2016 ? 2017 RAV4 HV model year vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 Highlander HV, 2010 ? 2016 Prius, 2012 ? 2017 Camry HV, Prius C and Prius V, and 2016 ? 2017 RAV4 HV model year vehicles used under certain severe operating conditions may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or other debris in the HV battery cooling fan, which can reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0134-16_Rev2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (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.
T-SB-0304-172017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
T-SB-0103-16_Obs2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 12, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
T-SB-0279-172017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0103-16. The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
SET-TSB-16-0062017-08-25. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS. Southeast Toyota Accessory LED Fog/DRL lights and/or On Board Vacuum may cause water intrusion through hood release cable grommet. TSB provides revised routing and service kit part numbers.
SET-TSB-16-0052017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Southeast Toyota Accessory On Board Vacuum may restrict access to the secondary manual fuel door release. This publication provides kit part numbers for modification of vacuum to provide access to secondary manual fuel door release.
SET-TSB-15-0152017-08-25. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Discusses the proper stowage of trailer harnesses on Highlander Models with Southeast Toyota Accessory Trailer Hitch.
SET-TSB-17-0072017-08-25. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Southeast Toyota Accessory LED Fog & DRL 2 in 1 light inoperative. Provide Accessory lamp diagnostics and manufacturing date inspection information.
T-SB-0232-172017-08-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Some 2014 - 2017 model year Highlander/Highlander HV and 2011 - 2017 model year Sienna vehicles equipped with a Power Back Door (PBD) may exhibit a condition in which the back door latch does not release and the PBD cannot be opened from any switch (IP, key, back door), with one or both of the following conditions: * Excessive force required to operate the manual back door latch release lever * DTC B2250 present.
T-TT-0414-162017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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.
T-SB-0103-162017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: Some 2016 model year applicable vehicles equipped with Entune Audio (version 01013E) / Entune Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C) / Entune Premium Audio (version 010171 or 010170 or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: *Head unit rebooting at a specific location. *Abnormal destination search operation. *Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB connected iPhone. *One time reboot after ACC-ON. *Audio stays muted after the key is cycled.
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-0083-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: 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-TT-0309-14 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING 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-0028-142017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: 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.

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