TSB List for the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 Highlander Hybrid are official communications between Toyota & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • SUSPENSION
  • ENGINE (PWS)
  • HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • TIRES
  • TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
  • WHEELS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • SUSPENSION

    • TSB #T-TT-0357-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096544

      TT: SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL BIND/SEIZE WHEN LOWERING OR RAISING SPARE TIRE OR CABLE WILL NOT FULLY EXTEND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOWER SPARE TIRE, THEREFORE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE CABLE. Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. Read More »

    HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0198-11 REV

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087882

      TSB: FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE HV BATTERY COOLING FAN MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST, LINT, OR OTHER DEBRIS THAT CAN REDUCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HV BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0198-11 REV

      Date Announced:
      JUL 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10087882

      TSB: FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE HV BATTERY COOLING FAN MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF DUST, LINT, OR OTHER DEBRIS THAT CAN REDUCE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HV BATTERY COOLING SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0395-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092768

      TT: HV BATTERIES HAVE LIQUID FILLED CELL MODULES, TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM CELLS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE PROPER ORIENTATION MARK OF THE DRC. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0160-14 OBS

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097901

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NOW OBSOLETE. PLEASE SEE T-SB-0035-16. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0385-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093361

      "TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0119-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093479

      TSB: THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES BASIC PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING A RESCUE CHARGE ON NI-MH HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPAIR MANUAL WHILE PERFORMING RESCUE CHARGE. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0012-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096036

      "TSB: FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD-FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE BULLETINS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #T-SB-0119-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093479

      TSB: THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES BASIC PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING A RESCUE CHARGE ON NI-MH HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERIES. THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REPAIR MANUAL WHILE PERFORMING RESCUE CHARGE. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #T-TT-0322-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096095

      TECH TIP: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRAIN HOSES FOR THE SUNROOF/MOONROOF ASSEMBLY BECOME KINKED, OR PINCHED. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #T-SB-0048-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096917

      TSB: SOME 2015 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FRONT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT BUZZING NOISE CONDITION COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING HVAC OPERATION. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #T-SB-0023-16

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096963

      TSB: SOME 2014 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER BACK DOOR IS INOPERATIVE OR STOPS DURING OPERATION. IN SOME CASES THIS CONDITION MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH COLD WEATHER. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #T-SB-0026-14 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096708

      "TSB: DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS TIRES ARE MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AS MATCHED SETS TO HELP REDUCE CONDITIONS SUCH AS PULLING OR DRIFTING. Read More »

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • TSB #T-TT-0357-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 02, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096544

      TT: SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL BIND/SEIZE WHEN LOWERING OR RAISING SPARE TIRE OR CABLE WILL NOT FULLY EXTEND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LOWER SPARE TIRE, THEREFORE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE CABLE. Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #T-TT-0315-14

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093992

      "TT: CHROMETEC (PLASTIC CLAD) WHEELS ARE BEING DAMAGED DURING MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING OF TIRES. REFER TO PHOTOS BELOW FOR IDENTIFYING PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM PORTIONS OF WHEEL:" Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #T-SB-0044-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 19, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096862

      TSB: ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN RAPGARD? IS REMOVED, THE PAINT MAY HAVE A STAINED APPEARANCE. THESE STAINS APPEAR TO BE UNDER THE CLEAR COAT (REPAINTING THIS AREA IS NOT NECESSARY). Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0035-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092764

      TSB: SOME 2014 MODEL YEAR APPLICABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENTUNE? AUDIO (VERSION 010169) / ENTUNE? AUDIO PLUS (VERSION 010171) / ENTUNE? PREMIUM AUDIO (VERSION 010185) MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0395-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092768

      TT: HV BATTERIES HAVE LIQUID FILLED CELL MODULES, TO PREVENT LEAKAGE FROM CELLS, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONFIRM THE PROPER ORIENTATION MARK OF THE DRC. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0160-14 OBS

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097901

      TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: THIS BULLETIN IS NOW OBSOLETE. PLEASE SEE T-SB-0035-16. Read More »

    • TSB #T-SB-0023-16

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096963

      TSB: SOME 2014 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER BACK DOOR IS INOPERATIVE OR STOPS DURING OPERATION. IN SOME CASES THIS CONDITION MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH COLD WEATHER. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0339-15

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097057

      TT: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM A RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE: "UNABLE TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER." IF THE FOLLOWING SCREEN IS SEEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0374-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097055

      "TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0385-16

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093361

      "TECH TIP: THIS TECH TIP IS BEING PROVIDED TO BRING ATTENTION TO THE NEW LOCATION OF THE ENTUNE/NAV/MAP UPDATE AND UPGRADE USB DIRECTORY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0381-16

      Date Announced:
      JAN 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096097

      TECH TIP: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY PROGRAMMING HOMELINK. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0375-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 07, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093567

      TT: FOR CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF NO OR POOR OUTGOING SOUND FROM THE BLUETOOTH SYSTEMS THERE ARE DIAGNOSTICS IN THE REPAIR MANUAL WHICH CAN BE PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0374-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093540

      "TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SST'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0377-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093563

      TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE POOR OUTGOING BLUETOOTH SOUND QUALITY, THIS CAN OCCUR FOR VARIOUS REASONS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0234-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096561

      TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0344-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096555

      TT: IPHONE TEXT MESSAGES DO NOT APPEAR ON MULTIMEDIA DIS[PLAY. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0360-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096550

      TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #T-SB-0035-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10092764

      TSB: SOME 2014 MODEL YEAR APPLICABLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ENTUNE? AUDIO (VERSION 010169) / ENTUNE? AUDIO PLUS (VERSION 010171) / ENTUNE? PREMIUM AUDIO (VERSION 010185) MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0339-15

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097057

      TT: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ERROR MESSAGE WHEN TRYING TO PERFORM A RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE: "UNABLE TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER." IF THE FOLLOWING SCREEN IS SEEN, FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0360-15

      Date Announced:
      SEP 14, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096550

      TT: CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WHEN THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE MET: THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS OPERATING ON IOS9 FIRMWARE. THE CUSTOMER'S IPHONE IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE VIA BLUETOOTH. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #T-TT-0374-15 REV

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10097055

      "TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0374-15

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10093540

      "TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SST'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Read More »

    • TSB #T-TT-0234-13 REV

      Date Announced:
      SEP 21, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096561

      TT: SINCE MY 2011, SEVERAL DIFFERENT UPDATE OR UPGRADE USB SSTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR TOYOTA AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #T-SB-0028-14

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096246

      "TSB: LONG-TERM OR OFF-SITE STORAGE REQUIRES SPECIAL CARE TO KEEP VEHICLES FACTORY FRESH AND READY FOR DELIVERY. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #T-SB-0048-16

      Date Announced:
      MAY 25, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10096917

      TSB: SOME 2015 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER AND HIGHLANDER HV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FRONT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT BUZZING NOISE CONDITION COMING FROM THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING HVAC OPERATION. Read More »

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