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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| T-SB-0025-18_Rev | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 08, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some customers may complain of the inability to use certain functions of the navigation/infotainment system while the vehicle is in motion. The following update modifies the system functionality while the vehicle is in motion, improving customer experience. New software is available to address the following: ? Phone keypad unlocked while vehicle is in motion ? Contact list unlocked while vehicle is in motion ? Bluetooth connected phone switching while vehicle is in motion ? Navigation transition improvements (if equipped) ? Revised BT-Audio help pop-up ? Call history list call function improvements |
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| T-SB-0337-17-Obs | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 21, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17. |
| J0E Dealer Daily | 2018-12-17. 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 Email | 2018-12-17. 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 Lette | 2018-12-17. 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. |
| J0E Region Email | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Region 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. |
| T-SB-0279-17-Rev | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has 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-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots at a specific location ? Abnormal Destination Search app operation ? Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB-connected iPhone ? A one-time reboot after ignition is cycled to ACC-ON ? Audio stays muted after the key is cycled |
| T-TT-0484-18 Rev | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. 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-TT-0414-16-Rev | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| T-TT-0503-18 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments. |
| T-SB-0316-17 Rev | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2GR-FKS-equipped Camry (2018 model year), Highlander, Sienna (both 2017 ? 2018 model year), and Tacoma (2016 ? 2018 model year) vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0503-18 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments. |
| T-SB-0316-17 Rev | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2GR-FKS-equipped Camry (2018 model year), Highlander, Sienna (both 2017 ? 2018 model year), and Tacoma (2016 ? 2018 model year) vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0313-17 | 2018-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. Brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Even one lug nut over or under torqued can cause vibration. |
| Safety Recall an | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Update on Technician Certification Requirements. |
| T-SB-0127-18 | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2018 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles may exhibit a condition where the power back door (PBD) makes a squeak noise while the door is opening or closing. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| PG006-01-Obsolet | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; EQUIPMENT. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17. |
| PG004-97-Obsolet | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17. |
| Toyota Safety Re | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| T-TT-0503-18_Rev | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE; VISIBILITY. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments. |
| Technician Certi | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| T-SB-0304-17_Rev | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions 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. Replacement Certification Label and VIN Plate Criteria A replacement certification label and/or VIN plate may be requested if: ? The vehicle was in an accident and the label and/or plate is damaged or attached to a part that will be replaced during the repair. ? The label and/or plate was stolen. |
| T-SB-0073-18 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma, 2017 ? 2018 model year Sienna, Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine oil leak from the cam sensor bolt hole(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0072-18 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SUSPENSION. TSB: Some 2014 ? 2018 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a vibration from the front brakes during light application of the brake pedal at highway speeds. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0057-18 | 2018-08-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE New security provisions are required to obtain a reset passcode. It is critical to review the instructions for this new process BEFORE attempting to get a passcode in the new system. |
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