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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| TSB018217 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components. |
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| T-SB-0079-18_Rev | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 21, 2018 Rev1: ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 model year Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1252, C1253, C1256, and C1391 may be stored. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake fluid leak inside the brake booster assembly with master cylinder. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-SB-0134-16 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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-0103-12 Rev | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability has been updated to include 2015 Prius PHV, 2015-2016 Prius V, and 2015 Prius Vehicles. The Introduction, Parts Information, Required Tools & Equipment, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. ECU Part Information and Calibration Information Sections have been added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 ? 2015 model year Prius, 2012 ? 2015 Prius PHV, and 2012 ? 2016 Prius V vehicles equipped with a 2ZR-FXE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P2111 (Throttle Actuator Control System) and P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start) present when ambient temperatures are below 23 F (?5 C). The intake manifold assembly has been improved as well as the Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| 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. |
| ZJB-Toyota POL18 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions. |
| ZJB-Dealer Packa | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Dealer Email | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Region Lette | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Region Letter: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Region Email | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Region Email: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| T-SB-0079-18 | 2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our 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 are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance of the vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 8 of ?Final Inspection and Cleaning.?) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2019 model year Tundra. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type. |
| T-SB-0134-16 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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. |
| ZJB-Toyota POL18 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions. |
| ZJB-Dealer Packa | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Dealer Email | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Region Lette | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Region Letter: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| ZJB-Region Email | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Region Email: Toyota has received reports about certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies in some of the subject vehicles. Although the brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) Toyota is now offering a voluntary Customer Support Program that applies to certain internal malfunctions of the brake booster assemblies. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement. |
| T-SB-0079-18 | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our 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 are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance of the vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 8 of ?Final Inspection and Cleaning.?) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2019 model year Tundra. Some check points have been added, expanded, or clarified. Bulletins are available for items in bold type. |
| T-SB-0103-12 Rev | 2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability has been updated to include 2015 Prius PHV, 2015-2016 Prius V, and 2015 Prius Vehicles. The Introduction, Parts Information, Required Tools & Equipment, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. ECU Part Information and Calibration Information Sections have been added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2010 ? 2015 model year Prius, 2012 ? 2015 Prius PHV, and 2012 ? 2016 Prius V vehicles equipped with a 2ZR-FXE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P2111 (Throttle Actuator Control System) and P0A0F (Engine Failed to Start) present when ambient temperatures are below 23 F (?5 C). The intake manifold assembly has been improved as well as the Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| Safety Recall an | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Update on Technician Certification Requirements. |
| ZJB_Toyota POL18 | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Customer Support Program Bulletin: Toyota has received reports indicating various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions. |
| ZE3_Toyota POL14 | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports indicating the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by the hybrid system diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A. If one or more of these DTCs are detected, various warning lamps on the instrument panel will illuminate and the vehicle will enter fail safe mode. |
| 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. |
| ZE3-Toyota POL14 | 2018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Warranty Program Bulletin: Toyota has received some reports indicating the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by the hybrid system diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs): P0A94, P324E, P3004, and/or P0A1A. If one or more of these DTCs are detected, various warning lamps on the instrument panel will illuminate and the vehicle will enter fail safe mode. |
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