2016 Toyota Prius technical service bulletins
302 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Toyota Prius.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)...
- Obsolete notice
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)...
- 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
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P210015 (Throttle Actuator "A" Control Motor Circuit...
- Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- PANT: Toyota is pleased to announce to all field and dealer personnel that we have launched a new part...
- Obsolete notice
- Hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C). After performing...
- DP: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the...
- TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0P CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19TE12 SAFETY CONNECT...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- 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...
- DP: Customer Support Program 19TE12 expired December 1, 2022.
- Ti: 19TE12
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Head unit reboots at a specific location
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)...
- Obsolete notice
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Head unit reboots at a specific location
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera,...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
- Obsolete notice
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- 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...
- Job Aid: G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag Return Shipping Instructions
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P261093 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance No...
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing an at battery rescue charge on high voltage (HV)...
- 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
- TT: Any HVAC repair requiring reassembly of the quick connect fitting between the suction hose...
- Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign K0P customer support program 19TE12 safety connect...
- Obsolete notice
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0A80/P1AC000 and/or P0A7F/P1A8000 stored due to...
- Obsolete notice
- TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the...
- Supersession notice
- Naturally occurring odors emitted from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to identify the...
- The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to identify the...
- TT: Some vehicles may experience a ?New software is not compatible with the system.? Pop-up while...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 1,100 vehicles
- Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 1,100 vehicles
- TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active after...
- Dealer Package: Opcodes are now available to submit a warranty claim on vehicles still under the New...
- Revision notice
- Region Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Dealer Email: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- Dealer Package: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Region Letter: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles is equipped with software to...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0P CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM...
- TT: On 2016-2020 model year Prius and 2017-2020 model year Prius Prime vehicles follow the recommendations...
- Dealer Package: 10/02/2019 K0P: Remedy in relation to Safety Connect Subscription
- One or more of the following conditions due to a coolant leakage at the front exhaust pipe heat exchanger:...
- TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons
- Region Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Dealer Email: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Dealer Package: The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject vehicles are equipped with software to...
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Dealer Package: June 4, 2019 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that G0N expired...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN G0T SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR...
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper...
- Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper...
- Region Letter: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles
- Dealer Packet: 04/16/2019 ? UIO quantities and production ranges have been updated to reflect added vehicles
- Technical Instructions: Update 4/9/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE...
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Revision notice
- Some 2016
- Click noise from the LF wheel area upon deceleration and/or braking
- TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Dealer Packet: 11/26/2018 ? Owner Notification section has been updated
- Dealer Daily Message: In our continuing effort to encourage increased customer participation in Special...
- Revision notice
- Region Letter: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper...
- Dealer Package: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0R INTELLIGENT CLEARANCE...
- Dealer Daily Message: Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) System Reprogram ? Special Service Campaign J0R...
- Obsolete notice
- TT: Some fuel filler nozzles are equipped with splash guards that may interfere with the fuel filler door...
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active
- TT: Some 2016?2018 model year Prius vehicles may exhibit multiple conditions such as ABS MIL On,...
- Revision notice
- MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1CB7A2 (Motor Generator System Voltage Low)
- Revision notice
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and...
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- TT: For customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the Bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in...
- TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons
- ?Grille Shutter Inoperative, Please See Dealer? message on the combination meter and/or a MIL ?ON?...
- Revision notice
- Brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "Unable to...
- TT: Previously, an error message was received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- TT: An error message is received when performing DCM activation initiated by Techstream
- One or both of the following conditions after repeated driving on long downhill slopes: ? When...
- Revision notice
- TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active
- TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added...
- Revision notice
- TT: Rev2 Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message
- Revision notice
- Condition where there is a buzzing noise from the LH side under the dash while driving
- TT: Some customers may experience greyed out buttons or inactive screens (lockouts) while driving
- 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
- This Service Bulletin includes precautions and key points for the front camera for Toyota Safety Sense C...
- Revision notice
- TT: Some Customers may complain about a Hybrid Vehicle Battery cooling system warning message
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug...
- Revision notice
- Clicking noise from the support nuts on the rear shocks
- TT: A vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL ?ON? condition and P0A80 stored in the memory
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS text message functionality on...
- TT: The customer may have a difficult time when refueling their vehicle while Ready OFF. The fuel pump...
- Supersession Notice
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- Revision notice august 11, 2016 REV1: applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year prius v...
- One or more of the following conditions: head unit rebooting at a specific location. abnormal destination...
- One or more of the following conditions: Head unit rebooting at a specific location
- Region letter email: in the involved vehicles, the s-apgs (simple advanced parking guidance system) buzzer...
- Region letter: in the involved vehicles, the s-apgs (simple advanced parking guidance system) buzzer may...
- Dealer daily: limited service campaign G0T dealer letter and technical instuctions are now available on tis.
- Dealer letter email: in the involved vehicles, the s-apgs (simple advanced parking guidance system) buzzer...
- Technical instructions: in the involved vehicles, the s-apgs (simple advanced parking guidance system)...
- Dealer letter: in the involved vehicles, the s-apgs (simple advanced parking guidance system) buzzer may...
- Region Letter email: In the involved vehicles, the S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) buzzer...
- Region Letter: In the involved vehicles, the S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) buzzer may...
- Dealer Letter email: In the involved vehicles, the S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) buzzer...
- Dealer Letter: In the involved vehicles, the S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System) buzzer may...
- Dealer Daily: Limited Service Campaign G0T Dealer Letter and Technical Instuctions are now available on TIS.
- Technical Instructions: In the involved vehicles, the S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)...
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- For vehicles that are used under certain severe operating conditions, the HV battery cooling fan may...
- Tt: multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds...
- TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds...
- 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 batteries have liquid filled cell modules, to prevent leakage from cells, it is very important to...
- This communication is informing toyota of a delamination issue within an i.c. produced by nxp and...
- Tt: HV
- Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system...
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth connection issues after updating the Android Operating System...
- TT: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying new car customers
- 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: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map...
- Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map...
- TSB: pre-delivery service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your new car customers. customer feedback...
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your new car customers
- Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- TSB: pre-delivery service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. customer feedback...
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that CAN reduce its performance and life. these...
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- Tt: for customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in...
- Tt: some customers may experience poor outgoing bluetooth sound quality, this CAN occur for various reasons
- TSB: long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for...
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery
- Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on...
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on...
- Tt: a vehicle may arrive to the dealer with a MIL on condition and P0A80 stored in the memory. some...
- Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
- TSB: during the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
- 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...
- Prius and mirai vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: hybrid vehicle (HV) battery 12-VOLT...
- Prius and Mirai vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery 12-volt...
- Some 2015
- 2015 ? 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- The procedure in
- TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active
- 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...
- Replacement vin plates.
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