Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
231 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| TSB010622 | 2024-04-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); UNKNOWN OR OTHER. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the expiration date of the dynamic subscription (stored in the head unit), must be checked. If the expiration date has not passed, a license key may be generated without the purchase of an Activation Card Number (ACN). Updating the map without the use of an ACN is considered an Embedded Navigation Update (refer to pg. 10) and performing this update does not extend the subscription to dynamic map services. If the subscription period has expired, or is expiring within the next 90 days, it should be recommended to the customer to purchase an ACN. Utilizing an ACN, will initiate the Dynamic Navigation Update (refer to pg. 4). This Dynamic Navigation Update will perform the embedded navigation update and provide dynamic map services for a period of two years from the date that the Dynamic Navigation Update is performed. ACNs are provided in a pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Follow the process in this bulletin to perform the update. |
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| TSB003220 | 2023-10-16. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate. |
| T-TT-0611-20 Rev | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs. |
| T-SB-0106-22 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the expiration date of the dynamic subscription (stored in the head unit), must be checked. If the expiration date has not passed, a license key may be generated without the purchase of an activation card number (ACN). Updating the map without the use of an ACN is considered an Embedded Navigation Update (refer to pg. 10) and performing this update does not extend the subscription to dynamic map services. If the subscription period has expired, or is expiring within the next 90 days, it should be recommended to the customer to purchase an ACN. Utilizing an ACN, will initiate the Dynamic Navigation Update (refer to pg. 4). This Dynamic Navigation Update will perform the embedded navigation update and provide dynamic map services for a period of two years from the date that the Dynamic Navigation Update is performed. ACNs are provided in a pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system |
| TSB004321Rev2 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF. ?Limited phone book grammar. ?Difficult Hand Free operation. ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation. ?Music does not automatically resume when using Android Auto?. ?Cover art is not displayed. ?Vehicle position is not sent to Destination Assist server. ?System inoperative after using the return button when using voice recognition. |
| TSB005522 | 2022-10-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and 2021 ? 2022 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 12.3-in. Premium Audio system may exhibit an abnormal multi-display operation, including but not limited to: an intermittent blank screen (reverse camera still operable), rebooting (Toyota logo present, audio still playing), touch screen inputs intermittently inoperative, or intermittent screen freezing. An updated integration control module is available to address these conditions. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition |
| T-TT-0703-22 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Vehicles listed above equipped with a Denso Ten radio (Entune Audio Plus or Premium Audio) may exhibit a condition in which the radio screen continues to show a Bluetooth phone call in progress after the call has ended. This condition has been confirmed with multiple Android phones, including Samsung Galaxy S21 and S22, and Google Pixel 6. |
| T-SB-0055-22 Rev | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and 2021 ? 2022 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 12.3-in. Premium Audio system may exhibit an abnormal multi-display operation, including but not limited to: an intermittent blank screen (reverse camera still operable), rebooting (Toyota logo present, audio still playing), touch screen inputs intermittently inoperative, or intermittent screen freezing. An updated integration control module is available to address these conditions. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| TSB005522 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and 2021 ? 2022 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 12.3-in. Premium Audio system may exhibit an abnormal multi-display operation, including but not limited to: an intermittent blank screen (reverse camera still operable), rebooting (Toyota logo present, audio still playing), touch screen inputs intermittently inoperative, or intermittent screen freezing. An updated integration control module is available to address these conditions. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition |
| TSB009421Rev1 | 2022-09-15. 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 |
| TTT059920 Rev4 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns |
| TSB002019 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. OBSOLETE NOTICE March 22, 2022: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0024-22. |
| TTT069022 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: On some 2021-2022MY Highlander HV, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime and Venza models, the connector cover for the Under Floor Wire Harness for the Rear Motor Generator may have the appearance of being damaged or missing |
| T-SB-0110-20 Rev | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; EQUIPMENT. TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should be used wherever the Repair Manual references the Toyota Hybrid System (THS) charger |
| T-TT-0611-20 Rev | 2022-06-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs |
| 22TC01 Technical | 2022-05-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22TC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR C-HR, RAV4 PRIME, TUNDRA CERTAIN 2021-2022 4RUNNER, HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HV, PRIUS PRIME, SEQUOIA, TACOMA CERTAIN 2022 PRIUS |
| 22TC01 Team Memb | 2022-05-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SSC: Toyota Over-The- Air (OTA) Pilot Program Team Members SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22TC01 |
| Toyota PRO19-02 | 2022-02-14. 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. |
| T-SB-0043-21 Rev | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AUX AUDIO JACK/PLUG; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1060) or Premium Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit the following condition: ?Distorted screen when using Apple CarPlay® while making a hands-free phone call. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF. ?Limited phone book grammar. ?Difficult Hand Free operation. ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation. ?Music does not automatically resume when using Android Auto?. ?Cover art is not displayed. ?Vehicle position is not sent to Destination Assist server. ?System inoperative after using the return button when using voice recognition. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1035) or Premium Audio (version 1035) or earlier may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: ?Abnormal screen play while using Apple CarPlay® (primarily during phone calls). ?Poor sound quality during phone calls while using Apple CarPlay®. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1047) or Premium Audio (version 1047) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?USB audio does not resume after ignition cycle. ?Intermittent rebooting. ?Bluetooth disconnecting during a phone call when using Apple CarPlay®. ?Intermittent screen freezing. ?Navigation intermittently will not boot up. ?Home Screen Audio widget is blank after a Destination Assist call. ?Song, artist, or album data missing. ?Abnormal clock operation. ?Apple CarPlay® intermittently inoperative. ?Radio takes a long time to boot up. A software update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to update the software. |
| T-TT-0672-21 Rev | 2022-01-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: Some 2021-2022 TMMK built vehicles with A25A-FKS/FXS engines may exhibit an oil leak from the No.2 Oil Pan. This issue is currently under investigation |
| T-SB-0104-21 | 2022-01-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Milky/Discolored engine oil. ?An ?Oil Pressure Low? warning message on the Multi-information Display (MID). ?A MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P05202A (Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Signal Stuck in Range) and/or P052477 (Engine Oil Pressure too low [Severe]). Moisture from blow-by gases condenses and accumulates in the engine oil during short trips in extreme cold weather. When the moisture in the oil freezes, the oil pressure may drop, and the aforementioned warning indicators may display. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address these conditions. |
| T-SB-0019-21 Rev | 2021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently inoperative. ?DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) B15DB present. ?Changing the Auto Relock Timer setting also changes the Remote 2-Press unlock setting. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1210), or Premium Audio (version 1196) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Intermittent screen flashing. ?Intermittent ?Destination Assist Unavailable? pop-up message. ?Intermittent blank screen. ?Bluetooth® intermittently disconnects. ?Abnormal radio playback after Destination Assist Call. ??There is no playable data? pop-up message when using USB Audio. ?Unable to answer phone calls when using Apple CarPlay®. ?Clock displays the incorrect time. ?Intermittent rebooting. ??The software version doesn?t correspond? pop-up is intermittently displayed. ?Intermittent black screen when using projection navigation. ?Abnormal noise after ACC OFF/ON when using AM mode and high volume. ??Please connect USB? pop-up message when USB is already connected. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1256), or Premium Audio (version 1256) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation intermittently reverses its travel. ?Android AutoTM inoperative. ?Audio mode is set to ?Off? after disconnecting USB while using Apple CarPlay®. ?Intermittent black screen flash when connecting Bluetooth®. ?When the MAP button is pressed, a ?Navi app is not installed? pop-up is displayed. ?Intermittent black map screen on home screen. ?Bluetooth® intermittently disconnects. ?No outgoing voice when using Bluetooth® Handsfree for phone call. ?Bluetooth® Now Playing List song selection is slow. ?Unable to transfer phone contacts when using Bluetooth®. |
| T-SB-0095-20 Obs | 2021-11-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. OBSOLETE NOTICE October 14, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0089-21. |
| T-SB-0089-21 | 2021-11-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: Some 2020 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Toyota App does not accept the activation code. ?Toyota App is inoperative. ?SOS call center does not receive the vehicle?s location in a timely manner. ?Toyota App shows an error 42 when trying to execute a command. ?Unable to remote start the vehicle with the key fob (if equipped). ?Unable to subscribe to remote services. ?Unable to activate Wi-Fi. ?Destination Assist is inoperative. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hatchback, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles and some 2021 model year Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla Hybrid, Sienna Hybrid, and Venza Hybrid vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?DTC B15A804 is present in current or history. ?Red SOS LED stays on after bulb check. ?Toyota App is inoperative. ?Unable to subscribe to remote services. ?Unable to activate Wi-Fi. ?Depleted 12V vehicle battery when in IG-OFF. ?Unable to reconnect out of network. A DCM reset and firmware update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the DCM Reset and Firmware Update Procedure in this bulletin to update the firmware. |
| T-TT-0665-21 Rev | 2021-10-25. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TT: Special Service Campaign 21TC05 applies to the following condition: The fuel gauge needle and the ?distance to empty? estimated in the vehicle display accurately indicate the approximate amount of remaining fuel in the fuel tank. However, some drivers are continuing to drive after the low fuel light illuminates, causing them to potentially run out of fuel and be inconvenienced. NOTE: Highlander HV fuel gauge issues, such as, fuel gauge not reading full or tank capacity does not meet expectations DO NOT apply to 21TC05. |
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