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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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T-SB-0157-18_Obs2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 17, 2019: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
J0R_Dealer Packa2019-05-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer Packet: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
J0R_Region Lette2019-05-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; SERVICE BRAKES. Region Letter: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles. ? Op codes to cover specific instances of ICS ECU failure during reprogramming have been included. The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
J0R_Dealer Email2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
J0R_Region Email2019-05-13. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system will exhibit warnings and the system may apply the brakes.
J0R_Clearance Wa2019-05-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Technical Instructions: Update 4/9/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0R INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE SONAR (ICS) SYSTEM REPROGRAM CERTAIN: 2018 CAMRY & CAMRY HYBRID 2016 ? 2018 PRIUS 2017 - 2018 PRIUS PRIME
T-TT-0414-16-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-TT-0468-17-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
T-SB-0019-192019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: This bulletin details the supplemental procedure to confirm Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM) activation for applicable 2017 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles after the process is initiated by Techstream. The steps outlined in this bulletin include: ? Techstream Messages ? DCM Activation Confirmation ? Vehicle Confirmation
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0040-08. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2016 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0040-08 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2010 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0234-17_Obs2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 04, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-19 .
T-TT-0520-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
T-SB-0003-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17. ? The Introduction and Software Update Procedure sections have been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0234-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version UU.11.13), Entune? Audio Plus (version EU.20.21) or Entune? Premium Audio (CU.20.22) or older may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Bluetooth® audio information is missing from instrument cluster MID ? Long street names are not indicated when using turn-by-turn directions ? Abnormal navigation routing ? Toyota Park Assist Settings button displays in the Settings menu ? System is unable to call phone numbers with ?-? present in the number ? System is unable to send SMS via the Quick Message feature ? Abnormal Bluetooth® audio playback when inserting and removing the iPhone® USB cable from the USB port ? System is unable to play audio from iPhone® connected via USB when two phones are connected via Bluetooth® at the same time ? Browse button operates intermittently in Bluetooth® Audio ? Screen flickers when switching between day and night modes ? Abnormal Pandora Internet Radio operation when switching between two iPhones ? Unit reboots intermittently ? Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U1110 or B15E6 is present ? Diagnostic screen displays intermittently ? Weather Map is inoperative ? ?Unable to connect to server? displays when using voice recognition and searching for ?IHOP? ? Panoramic view monitor operates abnormally
Toyota Safety Re2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-TT-0515-182019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be difficult to print the repair manual target to the proper size.
Lexus Safety Rec2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
J0R_Dealer Daily2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Daily Message: In our continuing effort to encourage increased customer participation in Special Service Campaigns, Toyota will be piloting a new method for contacting customers whose vehicles have compatible multimedia head units in Special Service Campaign J0R. This new method will leverage the Notification application in vehicles with these head units. See images below for examples of the messages that customers will receive.
Toyota Safety Re2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-SB-0337-17-Obs2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 21, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
T-SB-0279-17-Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots at a specific location ? Abnormal Destination Search app operation ? Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB-connected iPhone ? A one-time reboot after ignition is cycled to ACC-ON ? Audio stays muted after the key is cycled
T-TT-0484-18 Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update is applied, or the phone is un-paired and re-paired.
T-TT-0487-182018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TT: Some vehicles may experience a navigation inoperative condition in which only the compass and latitude/longitude coordinates are shown during PDI or after installing a replacement radio.

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