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Service bulletins for the 2010 Toyota PRIUS

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.

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

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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.
ZHB_Toyota POL172018-03-12. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected.
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.
ZHB_Updated_Deal2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Customer Support Program ZHB Certain 2010- 2011 Model Year Prius Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs. Customer Support Program ZHB Certain 2010- 2011 Model Year Prius Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs Currently there is limited inventory of repair kit part number 04007-52147, Toyota is working to increase supply of the kit. As Toyota works to increase supply, dealers are asked to follow the instructions below.
ZHB_Toyota POL172018-02-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected.
ZHB_Updated_Deal2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Dealer Package: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. Refer to the details below. January 25, 2018 The claim filing details have been updated to clarify remedy OP Codes and Interim Op Codes for vehicles that are currently exhibiting the condition vs. vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past. Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2010 ? 2011 model year Prius vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected. Although the Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage related to the halogen head lamp bulbs due to these circumstances. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement
ZHB_Dealer Email2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2010 ? 2011 model year Prius vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected. Although the Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage related to the halogen head lamp bulbs due to these circumstances. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZHB_Region Email2018-02-21. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2010 ? 2011 model year Prius vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected. Although the Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage related to the halogen head lamp bulbs due to these circumstances. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
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.
ZHB_Toyota POL172017-12-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulbs lifetime is shorter than expected.
ZHB_Updated Deal2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. Dealer Daily Message: Certain 2010- 2011 Model Year Prius Coverage for Halogen Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs ? The coverage parameter details have been updated to clarify coverage for vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past.
ZHB_Dealer Packa2017-12-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH. Dealer Package: November 1, 2017 The coverage parameter details have been updated to clarify coverage for vehicles that have exhibited the condition in the past. Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the halogen head lamps on certain 2010 ? 2011 model year Prius vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that their vehicle?s halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than expected.
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-0204-12_Rev2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 17, 2017 Rev1: ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Some 2010 ? 2011 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit a condition where a halogen low beam headlamp bulb lifetime is shorter than customer expectation. A modified wiring harness is available to address this condition.
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.
ZF3_Warranty Pol2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-04): Toyota has received reports of a rough idle and/or rattle noise from the transaxle at cold start due to a sticking Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve in some vehicles. If this occurs, the vehicle may illuminate the check engine light and set diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0401.
T-SB-0116-15 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 11, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year Prius V vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 - 2015 model year Prius (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles, 2012 - 2015 model year Prius PHV vehicles, and 2012 - 2016 Prius V (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC(s) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304 (Misfire) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is active. Replace the Intake Manifold assembly to address this condition.
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-SB-0116-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). TSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year Prius (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles and 2012 - 2015 model year Prius PHV and Prius V (2ZR-FXE equipped) vehicles may exhibit a "runs rough" and/or MIL "ON" condition with DTC(s) P030# (Misfire) during light acceleration while the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system is active. Replace the intake manifold assembly to address this condition.
T-SB-0043-14 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: 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: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the new system.
T-SB-0205-11-OBS2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-May 26, 2015: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0041-15.
T-TT-0337-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE beginning the update.
T-TT-0234-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
T-TT-0262-13 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil. Due to the them improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil.

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