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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–220 of 220, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 18, 1991–Jan 4, 2019.
Back to 2019 Toyota AVALON problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
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NHTSA communication ID: 10153265
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TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10153265 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10153236
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TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (Telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to the procedure below to prevent unnecessary parts replacement.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10153236 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10153204
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TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be difficult to print the repair manual target to the proper size.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA.
Source record 10153204 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152562
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TBS: Some 2019 model year Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles equipped with Entune? 3.0 Audio Plus (version 1002), or Entune? 3.0 Premium Audio (version 1002) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Incorrect GPS date and time ? Abnormal Bluetooth® operation ? Abnormal Wi-Fi operation G489 Microphone remains on screen after voice recognition failure ? Unable to see text with headlights on (text is same color as background) A software update is now available to address these conditions. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to update the software.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10152562 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152173
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TT: On 2018-2019 model year Camry and 2019 model year Avalon, equipped with the 2GR-FKS engine, technicians may observe that the bank 1 (rear) exhaust manifold may be ?missing? a stud and nut. The repair manual shows that, as per design intent, the exhaust manifold is NOT missing a stud and nut.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Source record 10152173 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10152168
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TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10152168 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10150015
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TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10150015 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145740
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TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 24, 2018 Rev1: ? The Before Inspection and Functional Operation sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ? Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 9 of ?Final Inspection and Cleaning.?) A new PDS Check Sheet has been developed for the 2019 model year Avalon/Avalon HV. Some check points
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · STRUCTURE.
Source record 10145740 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145739
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TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE · VISIBILITY.
Source record 10145739 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149996
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TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION.
Source record 10149996 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10149197
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TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION.
Source record 10149197 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143940
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TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0235-17. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0235-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. An initialization procedure is required to activate the Entune 3.0, App Suite Connect for Entune 3.0, Audio Entune 3.0 , Audio Plus, and Entune 3.0 Premium Audio head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The initialization procedure may also be performed under other circumstances, such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased. The initialization procedure requires between 3 and 15 minutes to complete, depending on file size, cellular connection speed, and other factors. A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for optimal functionality when downloading software via a smartphone. Download the latest Entune? 3.0 app onto the smartphone. Following the initialization procedure, individual Entune 3.0 apps may periodically update through an over-the-air update system. Updates are optional or mandatory. The update procedure will take approximately 1 minute for each app requiring an update. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to perform the initialization and app updates. Additionally, a Safety Connect static cling is available to increase customer awareness. This bulletin also includes the vehicle identification process for Safety Connect-equipped vehicles and the static cling installation procedure.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10143940 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10143937
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TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased and can never be reused. Another feature, Add/Remove Key, is also available. Once a key is removed, it can never be reused. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system and to add and/or remove a key. NOTICE When performing a Smart Code Reset, ALL registered keys are erased and CANNOT be used again on ANY vehicle. For Undesignated Key Permanent Erasure utility, ONLY the keys that are NOT present will be removed. ANY keys that are NOT present can never be reused.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10143937 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141583
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TT: Some customers may experience issues using Entune or Scout functions of the head unit. The following is a diagnostic supplement to assist in understanding how to diagnose this system.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10141583 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141576
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TT: Safety Connect is a vehicle option which requires a subscription fee for the system to be active. The trail period of service is provided upon the vehicle purchase. Once the subscription has expired the DCM (Telematics Transceiver) will be in an inactive state. In some instances, a DCM may need to be replaced even though the customer is not using the service. If registration of the replacement DCM part is attempted using the Techstream utility after the account has become inactive, the registration will fail, and messages such as "ATX webserver is Down" or "ATX error" will be displayed.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10141576 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10141569
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TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 08, 2018 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: * Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery - Auxiliary (12V) battery If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary. Perform the following maintenance service for the HV battery and auxiliary battery. NOTE - BEFORE disconnecting the auxiliary battery, confirm the shift lever is in the "P" position and apply the parking brake completely. The shift lever CANNOT be shifted from the "P" position with the auxiliary battery disconnected. * If the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery is reconnected, even if the power button is in the Start mode, the hybrid system may NOT start. In this case, push the Power button and select the Start mode again to start the hybrid system (the Ready light is ON). If the hybrid system still does NOT start (the Ready light is OFF), refer to the Repair Manual.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10141569 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10153261
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TT: Some customers may complain of Apple CarPlay® inoperative or switching to iPod® when connecting their phone via the USB cable. The following are steps to verify the customer?s equipment and settings to verify the compatibility and usage of this feature.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10153261 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10145776
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Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10145776 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10197476
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Replacement vin plates.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10197476 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10197473
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Product general information.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10197473 at NHTSA