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Please see T-SB-0008-20 Applicability: Introduction: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a “leak” should be...

Please see T-SB-0079-21 Applicability: 2019 - 2020 4Runner Introduction: Some 2019 – 2020 model year 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a grease leak from the edge of the inboard joint boot of a front drive shaft where the clamp is located. This condition may appear in vehicles with less than 25,000...

Please see T-SB-0078-21 Revision 1 Applicability: 2020-2022 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Hatchback 2020-2022 Toyota RAV4 REVISION NOTICE: December 13, 2021 Rev Applicability has been updated to include 2022 model year Corolla, Corolla Hatchback, and RAV4 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of...

Please see T-SB-0168-16 Applicability: 2010, 2012 - 2014 Prius PHV 2012 - 2014 Prius V 2010 - 2014 Prius Introduction: Some 2010 – 2014 model year Prius, Prius V, and Prius PHV vehicles equipped with 2ZR-FXE engines may exhibit engine oil consumption. The piston and ring assembly has been...

Toyota has dominated hybrids with the Prius and other vehicles for more than a decade, but the automaker has been reluctant to embrace electric vehicles. That comes to an end in 2022 with the arrival of the Toyota bZ4X, a midsize SUV. The automaker on Friday released photos of the bZ4X and...

Has anyone experienced any problems with the power steering on your 2021 Tundra or Sequoia?

If you run across a 2017 Toyota Highlander with the Sirius XM button that has disappeared from the audio unit, then you might look towards the extension module located just below the radio as the cause. Sometimes unplugging it for 30 and then reconnect it will make the button reappear for a...

Toyota may be poised to introduce a new luxury-spec trim for its redesigned 2022 Tundra. Footage of a hybrid model sporting shiny wheels, chrome trim and a "Capstone" badge (reportedly leaked via Reddit) has been making the rounds, suggesting that the new trim may be revealed next year as a...

Have any of you seen the spark plugs break when performing a tune-up on these engines? Just trying to get a gauge on how prevalent this problem is. Please reply here. Thanks in advance.

Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0656-21 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2018-2020 Toyota Camry 2018-2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid CONDITION: MIL “ON” C1581 set after replacement of steering rack and the PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING function does not clear DTC RECOMMENDATIONS: Contact TAS for further assistance. If...

There are some jobs at the Toyota Dealer when we have to remove the sound deadening material from the vehicle and install new material. The process can be tiring if not done properly. Jobs such as the Tacoma (LSC) 21TD03 where water has leaked in and caused mold to form. Here is the Toyota part...

The noise was caused by an improper sticker placement near the drivers side sunroof.

Please see T-SB-0055-21 Applicability: 2021 Sienna HV VDS(s): DRKEC, ERKEC, GRKEC, XRKEC, ZRK Drive Type(s): FWD (Please see this Post to determine VDS and WMI's) Introduction: Some 2021 model year Sienna Hybrid vehicles equipped with FWD and 20-in. clad wheels may exhibit a clicking/creaking...

If you have the following codes (P0011, P0017, P0019 and/or P0021) after installing a used engine into one of these vehicles, then you will most likely need a new Engine ECU also. The old ECM's cannot relearn to the new engine and reprogramming on these is not possible. P0011

How many 2016-2019 Toyota Tacoma Owners out there are experiencing their air conditioning blower motors quite working? Maybe under the same conditions as the previous Tacoma generation documented under T-SB-0149-11. See the Post here...

Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0657-21 (Link Needed) APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander CONDITION: This Tech Tip applies to 2020-21 model year Highlander “GAS” with AWD system ONLY. Some customers may complain of leak/fluid from under vehicle or on driveway/garage floor. This may be...

*** Toyota has issued a fix for this noise in T-SB-0048-22. Please see this Post here. *** If you have a 2021 Toyota Highlander with a whistle noise starting around 45mph, then you may want to replace the hood seal. Allegedly there us a new design but will still have the old part number. You...

Please see T-SB-0020-21 Applicability: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Introduction: Some 2021 model year Sienna Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the rear-view mirror button mount becomes detached from the windshield glass. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address...