2009 Toyota Highlander technical service bulletins
292 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- DL: Toyota has received reports of paint peeling on certain vehicles with the original factory-applied...
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG ? Paint Repair Process
- Ti: technical instructions
- CSP: Customer Support Program ZKG
- TI: Technical Instructions Customer Support Program ZKG Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted...
- DD: Multiple Models and Model Years Vehicles Painted with Blizzard Pearl (070) or Super White (040) Paint...
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s)...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Obsolete notice
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- Excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery intake filter or cooling fan
- Obsolete notice
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to...
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- TT: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV)...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power back door...
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-04: Rev Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power...
- Revision notice
- Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-04: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power...
- TT: When replacing components on vehicles equipped with the Power Back Door option, please reference the...
- Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-04: REVISED March 01, 2017: Toyota has received reports of customer...
- Obsolete notice
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Revision notice
- Structure: body: door
- Region Letter: Certain 2008
- Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
- Dealer Package: Certain 2008
- Warranty Policy Bulletin POL17-04: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the power...
- Condition where the Power Back Door does not close properly
- TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 or P1AC000 stored in the memory
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Supersession Notice
- Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Region Letter: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
- Dealer Package email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted...
- Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV Battery Cooling Fan may...
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- This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic...
- Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing the phone....
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone
- Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a Rescue Charge on Ni-MH High Voltage (HV) Batteries
- Tt: the vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has...
- TT: The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has...
- Tt: customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: the customer's...
- TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's...
- TechTip: Condition
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Some 2008
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2015:
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- When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- Some 2004
- TechTip: Condition: Engine No Start and/or Poor Engine Power DTCs set immediately after performing service...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- TT: Some customers may encounter various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- TSB: flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. flash...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- TT: Customers complain of various Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
- Leak or oil seep from the engine's oil cooler pipes.
- The purpose of this general information Service Bulletin is to announce sub-component diagnosis and...
- Dealer Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but...
- World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) was introduced to reduce maintenance costs and...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct...
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- Tech Tip: Customer complains of carious Bluetooth connectivity concerns after upgrading to iOS 8.0 and later
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- Toyota: an enhancement warranty program, on certain vehicles, has been announced to provide warranty...
- Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing...
- Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing...
- Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Toyota: on some vehicles, information being sent out regarding installation of smart stop technology
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles...
- Obsolete notice
- Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor...
- Condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for inspecting and adjusting World Standard (WS) Automatic...
- As part of the settlement described above, Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the above listed...
- On July 24, 2013, the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- The vehicle will not start or ready0on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- Prior to installing remanufactured U660 and U760 transaxles, it is necessary to remove the lower oil...
- Customer complains of Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair phone, Intermittent...
- Engine No Start and/or Poor Engine Power DTCs set immediately after performing service on the Inverter...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- On July 24, 2013 the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
- Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment
- Immediately following a cold soak startup, some 2009 ? 2013 model year vehicles equipped with 1AR-FE or...
- These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone
- The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various...
- Odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for...
- The customer (individual requiring the extender) must visit a Toyota dealership to have the required...
- Toyota: there is a whining noise when vehicle is driven above 35 mph, from final drive gear assembly and a...
- Whine noise from the final drive gear assembly
- Toyota: updated information regarding the response of the air fuel ratio sensor, that is incorrect and...
- MIL ?ON? Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0138 and/or P0158 (Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 or...
- Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
- Condition where the Power Back Door does not close properly
- As communicated in mid-June 2013, the Federal Court in Orange County, California continued the Fairness...
- The Federal Court in Orange County, CA today continued a Fairness Hearing regarding the proposed...
- On June 14, 2013 the Federal Court in Orange County, California will conduct a Fairness Hearing regarding...
- Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
- Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is inoperative if the have...
- California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels)...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- Some customers may complain that the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system is inoperative if they have...
- Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns...
- If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the...
- Toyota: information provided regarding the updated owner's manual for certain vehicles
- In mid-April 2013 Toyota will be mailing an update to the Owner's Manual for 2008 through 2012 Model Year...
- Toyota: there is a knocking or rattling noise coming from engine compartment, for a short period of time,...
- Toyota: on certain vehicles, a knock or rattle noise, coming from engine compartment, is heard during a...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode
- The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel...
- Clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right
- This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific...
- Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used...
- SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- This bulletin is now obsolete
- This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota...
- Technicians should confirm the following key points to minimize the potential for future MIL "ON" concerns...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
- Condition where the Power Back Door does no close properly
- Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
- Toyota: on some vehicles, the engine oil cooler pipes may exhibit an oil seepage
- Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
- Toyota: the rear lift glass hatch exhibits a possible condition whereby it fails close properly.
- Toyota: 2008-2011 highlander
- Toyota: the charcoal cansiter is updated to fix a malfunction light that is on with a stored trouble code
- Toyota service campaign: vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FE (V6) engine, the rubber portion of the oil supply...
- Toyota: when operating the front side window glass there may be a rattle or popping noise
- Toyota: brief engine knock/rattle noise cold startup
- Toyota: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure
- Toyota: update to load carrying capacity modification. addendum label was installed at vehicle processing...
- Toyota: vehicles with 2GR fe engines may exhibit a MIL on condition with diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Toyota: multiple warning lights illuminated, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other...
- Toyota: some vehicles with 2GR fe engines may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head...
- Toyota customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seat belts may obtain Seat Belt...
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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