Service bulletins for the 2013 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.
471 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-TT-0374-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SST's have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation system. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability. |
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| T-SB-0119-15 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| TTT043217 Rev1 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet. |
| TTT043217 | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message. This warning message may appear when the HV Battery cooling system loses efficiency due to debris on the filter and or some object obstructing the air inlet. |
| 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 Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.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. |
| T-SB-0294-17_Rev | 2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0133-14. ? The Parts Information, Required Tools & Equipment, and On-Vehicle Navigation Update sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0133-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. 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 pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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-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. |
| T-TT-0442-17 | 2018-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The first year of service is provided in the vehicle purchase price. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service. |
| ZF5-T-SB-0036-16 | 2018-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2014 Prius and 2012 ? 2014 Prius V model vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with DTCs P0A94, P324E, P0A1A, or P3004, indicating a malfunction has occurred in the hybrid inverter assembly. To help identify the specific components within the inverter assembly that need to be replaced, follow the steps in this service bulletin to address the condition. |
| ZE3-Warranty Pol | 2018-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL14-05): 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. |
| ZE3-Dealer Lette | 2018-07-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Letter: In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the inverter assembly of the hybrid system may fail. This condition is indicated by 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 also illuminate and the vehicle will enter fail safe mode. Although the Hybrid Inverter assembly is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 8 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to failure of the Intelligent Power Module (IPM). Please see the Warranty Enhancement Program Details for additional information. |
| T-SB-0044-16 | 2018-07-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE. TSB: On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is not necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture. |
| ZH1_Toyota POL17 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicle may exhibit a brief intermittent shudder during torque converter flex lock up. This shudder may be observed while driving under light throttle conditions between approximately 25-50 mph. |
| T-TT-0442-17_Rev | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The trail period of service is provided upon the vehicle purchase. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service. If registration of the replacement DCM part is attempted using the Techstream utility after the account has become inactive, the registration will fail, and messages such as "ATX webserver is Down" or "ATX error" will be displayed. |
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