Service bulletins for the 2015 Toyota Prius V
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.
377 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-TT-0344-15 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display. |
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| T-SB-0036-15 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: Some 2015 model year Prius V vehicles may exhibit an intermittently inoperative radio/navigation touch screen. The only way the touch controls are able to be recovered is to cycle the ignition or reboot the head unit. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0091-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. 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 8 of "Final Inspection & Cleaning.") |
| T-SB-0087-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. TSB: Prius and vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: ? Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ? 12-volt auxiliary battery If Prius or vehicles are put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Please perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and 12-volt auxiliary battery. |
| T-TT-0185-12 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Tech Tip: Some Prius PHV customers may notice a change in the displayed EV Distance or have a concern about the HV Battery performance based on this value. |
| T-SB-0133-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. |
| T-SB-0006-13 Rev | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote Database. Gracenote includes detailed information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.) The Gracenote update will be included on the "USB Drive Navigation Map Update" SST. A Gracenote update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote update. |
| T-TT-0309-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tip: 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-TT-0307-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later. Conditions typically experienced include inability to pair the iPhone to the system, poor sound quality during phone calls placed through the audio/navigation system, and the inability to place a hands free phone call using the audio/navigation system. |
| T-SB-0149-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. 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 2015 model year Prius V. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type. |
| T-SB-0146-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. TSB: The Advanced Parking Guidance System assists the driver during parking and parallel parking by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle and controlling the steering wheel with the vehicle in reverse. Removing the short pin or disconnecting the battery interrupts power to the Steering Angle Sensor. When the short pin is reinstalled or the battery terminal is reconnected, the rear view monitor will operate, but the Steering Angle Sensor center position must be set through system initialization before the Advanced Parking Guidance System will become operational. Initialize the Advanced Parking Guidance System after installing the short pin during Pre-delivery Service (PDS). |
| T-SB-0160-14 OBS | 2017-04-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NOW OBSOLETE. PLEASE SEE T-SB-0035-16. |
| T-TT-0365-15 | 2017-03-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: A VEHICLE MAY ARRIVE TO THE DEALER WITH A MIL “ON” CONDITION AND P0A80 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-0012-13 REV | 2017-03-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE 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-0119-15 | 2017-03-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES BASIC PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING A RESCUE CHARGE ON NI-MH HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPAIR MANUAL WHILE PERFORMING RESCUE CHARGE. THE GRX-5100 SHOULD BE USED WHEREVER THE REPAIR MANUAL REFERENCES THE TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) CHARGER. |
| T-TT-0385-16 | 2017-03-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. CLICK ON THE TIS TAB, DIAGNOSTICS TAB, TELEMATICS TAB, AND THE DOCUMENT IS NOW LOCATED UNDER THE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS SECTIONS. THIS CHANGE HAS OCCURRED TO HELP SPEED UP THE UPDATING PROCESS OF THIS DOCUMENT. " |
| T-TT-0395-16 | 2017-02-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: HV BATTERIES HAVE LIQUID FILLED CELL MODULES, TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM CELLS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE PROPER ORIENTATION MARK OF THE DRC. |
| T-TT-0392-16 REV | 2017-02-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ISSUES AFTER UPDATING THE ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM TO 5.X.X (LOLLIPOP) OR LATER. |
| T-SB-0087-14 REV | 2017-02-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: PRIUS AND MIRAI VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH 2 TYPES OF BATTERIES: • HYBRID VEHICLE (HV) BATTERY • 12-VOLT AUXILIARY BATTERY IF PRIUS OR MIRAI VEHICLES ARE PUT INTO STORAGE, THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) OF ITS HV BATTERY AND AUXILIARY BATTERY WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE. TO PREVENT THE AUXILIARY BATTERY FROM BECOMING DISCHARGED DURING STORAGE, PROPER MAINTENANCE IS NECESSARY. PLEASE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR THE HV BATTERY AND 12-VOLT AUXILIARY BATTERY. NOTE • BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY, CONFIRM THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE “P” POSITION AND APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE COMPLETELY. THE SHIFT LEVER CANNOT BE SHIFTED FROM THE “P” POSITION WITH THE 12-VOLT AUXILIARY BATTERY DISCONNECTED. • IF THE NEGATIVE (–) TERMINAL OF THE AUXILIARY BATTERY IS RECONNECTED, EVEN IF THE POWER BUTTON IS IN THE “START” MODE, THE HYBRID/FUEL CELL SYSTEM MAY NOT START. IN THIS CASE, PUSH THE “POWER” BUTTON AND SELECT THE “START” MODE AGAIN TO START THE HYBRID/FUEL CELL SYSTEM (THE “READY” LIGHT IS ON). IF THE HYBRID/FUEL CELL SYSTEM STILL DOES NOT START (THE “READY” LIGHT IS OFF), REFER TO THE REPAIR MANUAL. |
| T-SB-0087-16 | 2016-11-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. TSB: SOME 2014 – 2016 MODEL YEAR PRIUS V VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL “ON” CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2610 (ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE) PRESENT. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION. FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE BELOW TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION. |
| T-SB-0087-14 | 2016-04-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
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