2011 Toyota Highlander technical service bulletins
315 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2011 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
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- 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
- Obsolete notice
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Obsolete notice
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- 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
- Revision notice
- 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
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and...
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- Revised Document- Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or...
- 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
- 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: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- 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
- Dealer Package: This Limited Service Campaign has expired as of October 31, 2016.
- Supersession Notice
- 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...
- On some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear...
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- Tt: HV
- 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
- Southeast Toyota Accessory Advent Navigation system displays splash screen only or randomly shuts off,...
- C0F Expired on May 31, 2015.
- 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 2010
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Some 2008
- OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2015:
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- TT: When updating either the navigation or radio firmware, verify the vehicle applicability BEFORE...
- TT: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and...
- When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in
- Some 2004
- TT: Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20...
- 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...
- 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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- Tech Tip: Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio...
- 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...
- Tech Tip: Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic...
- 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...
- 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...
- Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and...
- Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20...
- 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
- 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...
- Condition where there is a lack of cooling from the A/C system
- Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil change...
- If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various...
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic...
- In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited...
- To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter...
- 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...
- 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
- 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
- The procedure in
- Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
- On some Highlander, Sienna, and Sequoia vehicles, a plastic clamp connecting the rear A/C lines may become...
- 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...
- Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity...
- 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
- On certain 2011 and 2012 model year Prius and Highlander HV vehicles, there is a possibility that the...
- 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...
- Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-up notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had...
- 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...
- Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity...
- Condition where the Power Back Door does no close properly
- Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
- Toyota: charging system inoperative
- 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: floor mat installation during pds
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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