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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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TSB009421Rev12022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process
TSB0003202022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. OBSOLETE NOTICE May 02, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0045-22
Toyota PRO19-022022-02-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; WHEELS; TIRES. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
Toyota PRO21-UFR2021-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 TOYOTA UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
T-PG007-012021-06-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Replacement vin plates.
T-PG002-912021-06-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Product general information.
TSR-SC-0328192021-06-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technician Certification Requirements.
J0E-0404182021-06-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The vehicle's Monroney label with incorrect values will be replaced with a corrected label.
J0E-03191812021-06-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Due to a clerical error, there are incorrect values in the Fuel Economy and Environment section of the window sticker.
J0E-0319182021-06-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Due to a clerical error, there are incorrect values in the Fuel Economy and Environment section of the window sticker.
T-SB-0015-212021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an FKS engine.
T-SB-0044-16 Obs2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. OBSOLETE NOTICE March 08, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-21.
T-TT-0442-17_Rev2019-12-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 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-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.
ZJC_Toyota POL192019-05-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating potential symptoms, such as a whine noise from the transmission while driving, harsh shifting, reduced power, and master warning light/check engine light illumination, in the subject vehicles that are equipped with a model UA80 transmission. There is a possibility that a washer tab, designed to prevent the loosening of a nut inside the affected transmissions, was not sufficiently bent during assembly. This could lead to the nut loosening and, over time, lead to the symptoms described above
ZJC_Dealer Packa2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. Dealer Packet: Toyota has received reports about potential symptoms, such as a whine noise from the transmission while driving, harsh shifting, reduced power, and master warning light/check engine light illumination, in the subject vehicles that are equipped with a model UA80 transmission. There is a possibility that a washer tab, designed to prevent the loosening of a nut inside the affected transmissions, was not sufficiently bent during assembly. This could lead to the nut loosening and, over time, lead to the symptoms described above. Although the UA80 transmission equipped in the subject vehicles is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Thus, Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to damage to the UA80 transmission caused by the previously mentioned loose washer tab and resulting in the symptoms described above. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZJC_Dealer Email2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE. Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports about potential symptoms, such as a whine noise from the transmission while driving, harsh shifting, reduced power, and master warning light/check engine light illumination, in the subject vehicles that are equipped with a model UA80 transmission. There is a possibility that a washer tab, designed to prevent the loosening of a nut inside the affected transmissions, was not sufficiently bent during assembly. This could lead to the nut loosening and, over time, lead to the symptoms described above. Although the UA80 transmission equipped in the subject vehicles is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Thus, Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to damage to the UA80 transmission caused by the previously mentioned loose washer tab and resulting in the symptoms described above. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZJC_Region Email2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Region Email: Toyota has received reports about potential symptoms, such as a whine noise from the transmission while driving, harsh shifting, reduced power, and master warning light/check engine light illumination, in the subject vehicles that are equipped with a model UA80 transmission. There is a possibility that a washer tab, designed to prevent the loosening of a nut inside the affected transmissions, was not sufficiently bent during assembly. This could lead to the nut loosening and, over time, lead to the symptoms described above. Although the UA80 transmission equipped in the subject vehicles is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Thus, Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to damage to the UA80 transmission caused by the previously mentioned loose washer tab and resulting in the symptoms described above. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
T-TT-0537-192019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; LANE DEPARTURE. TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within the specified angle before performing axis beam adjustment. When used in conjunction with the repair manual, these BSM tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support sensor angle confirmation in varying shop environments.
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.
J0E-Owner-Notifi2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Dealer Letter: UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS. Vehicle Window Sticker (Monroney Label) ? The Dealer Letter for Owner Notification J0E has been UPDATED. Refer to the UPDATED Dealer Letter on TIS for additional information.
J0E-Dealer Packa2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Dealer Package: Due to an administrative error in the previous J0E campaign documentation, the flat rate time was incorrectly stated. OpCode GBP004 has been corrected effective October 24, 2018. Reference the Warranty Reimbursement Procedure section for the corrected flat rate time. Dealers will be issued a credit for any claims that were paid with the incorrect flat rate time. The credit amount for each claim will be equal to the flat rate time difference between the incorrect flat rate time and corrected flat rate time. Dealers can expect to receive these credits on an upcoming parts statement. Due to a clerical error, the subject vehicles include incorrect values in the Fuel Economy and Environment section of the Window Sticker (Monroney label). Refer to the attached FAQ for a visual representation of the incorrect and correct values.
J0E Dealer Daily2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Dealer Daily Message: Owner Notification - J0E Certain 2018 Model Year Highlander LE FWD Certain 2018 Model Year Highlander LE AWD. Certain 2017 Model Year Tacoma TRD Pro with Manual Transmission. Vehicle Window Sticker (Monroney Label) ? Owner Notification J0E Dealer Letter now available on TIS. Refer to the Dealer Letter on TIS for additional information
J0E Dealer Email2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Dealer Email: Vehicle Window Sticker (Monroney Label). Due to a clerical error, the subject vehicles include incorrect values in the Fuel Economy and Environment section of the Window Sticker (Monroney label). Refer to the attached FAQ for a visual representation of the incorrect and correct values.
J0E Region Lette2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Region Letter: Vehicle Window Sticker (Monroney Label). Due to a clerical error, the subject vehicles include incorrect values in the Fuel Economy and Environment section of the Window Sticker (Monroney label). Refer to the attached FAQ for a visual representation of the incorrect and correct values.

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