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2001 Toyota Prius TSBs

50 Prius Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Toyota to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Prius problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2001 Prius TSBs

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 22 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616073
    • TSB Reference #374

    Description: NFORMATION ON AVOIDING DAMAGE TO THE POWER STEERING (PS) MAIN SHAFT LOWER DUST SEAL WHEN INSTALLING THE POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616073

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616118
    • TSB Reference #ST00800

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616118

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

    • Date Reported JUNE 04 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008428
    • TSB Reference #0403

    Description: WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT - ELECTRONICALLY ASSISTED POWER STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008428

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MAY 19 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005356
    • TSB Reference #03009

    Description: ELECTRIC MOTOR POWER STEERING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 30D. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005356

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618285
    • TSB Reference #TC00030

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN REGARDING A NEW POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618285

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MAY 28 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007669
    • TSB Reference #04010

    Description: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE ENHANCEMENT ON THE ELECTRONICALLY-ASSISTED POWER STEERING SYSTEM. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007669

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 04 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10034284
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0064-10

    Description: TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. 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 DE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034284

    • Date Reported JUNE 17 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10030908
    • TSB Reference #SB-0180-09

    Description: TOYOTA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION IF AN ABNORMALLY LOW ENGINE POWER OUTPUT OR FAILURE TO START HAS BEEN DETECTED DURING A PARTICULAR THS DRIVE CYCLE. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10030908

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 21 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10021528
    • TSB Reference #02307

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P3130, AND INFORMATION CODE 346. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021528

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10003359
    • TSB Reference #01103

    Description: MASTER, HYBRID, AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P3190, P3191 AND P3101. *TT UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10003359

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 20 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10015979
    • TSB Reference #05004

    Description: ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015979

    • Date Reported JUNE 28 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10008386
    • TSB Reference #02204

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P3130. *MJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10008386

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 14 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10005244
    • TSB Reference #01703

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE LOGIC ERROR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005244

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 20 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #10000434
    • TSB Reference #02102

    Description: MASTER, HYBRID AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P3125. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10000434

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622306
    • TSB Reference #EG00901

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MASTER, HYBRID & M.I.L WARNING LIGHTS ON CONDITION.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622306

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported MAY 16 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001992
    • TSB Reference #00803

    Description: FUEL GAUGE INCLINATION METER RESET. *TT *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001992

    • Date Reported MARCH 05 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10001388
    • TSB Reference #030503

    Description: MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION VOL I. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10001388

    • Date Reported AUGUST 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634011
    • TSB Reference #EL01300

    Description: TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING NAVIGATION, ENERGY MONITOR, CONSUMPTION AND CASSETTE EJECT MALFUNCTION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634011

    • Date Reported JUNE 06 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #623128
    • TSB Reference #060601

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING A MASTER HYBRID AND MIL WORNING LIGHTS ON CONDITION. *ET

    Repair Information for NHTSA #623128

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 06 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616081
    • TSB Reference #396

    Description: CD PLAYER ADAPTER HARNESS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE CASSETTE EJECT BUTTON TO BE INOPERATIVE; THE ENERGY MONITOR BATTERY ICON SHOWING NO STATE OF CHANGE; AND / OR TEMPERATURE READING DOES NOT UPDATE OR DISPLAYS ERRONEOUS VALUES.

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616081

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616107
    • TSB Reference #EL01300

    Description: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE CD PLAYER ADAPTER HARNESS MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CAUSING THE CASSETTE EJECT BUTTON ON THE CENTER CLUSTER NOT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY; THE ENGERY MONITOR FLOW IN THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY; THE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616107

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported JUNE 17 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10030908
    • TSB Reference #SB-0180-09

    Description: TOYOTA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION IF AN ABNORMALLY LOW ENGINE POWER OUTPUT OR FAILURE TO START HAS BEEN DETECTED DURING A PARTICULAR THS DRIVE CYCLE. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10030908

    • Date Reported MAY 31 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016176
    • TSB Reference #5074

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS - HV BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM883-U1. 00400-RM778-U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016176

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015854
    • TSB Reference #4595

    Description: '01 PRIUS HV BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM778-U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015854

    • Date Reported MARCH 16 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015830
    • TSB Reference #05005

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) 40G - BATTERY MODIFICATION CHEMICAL UPDATE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015830

    • Date Reported AUGUST 23 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010440
    • TSB Reference #04014

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 40G. HV BATTERY MODIFICATION DATED 07/19/2004. *TT (REVISED). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010440

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 09 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004424
    • TSB Reference #00101

    Description: MAINTENANCE FOR HV AND AUXILIARY BATTERIES AT PORT AND DEALERS. REVISED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004424

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 02 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004515
    • TSB Reference #EL01403

    Description: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF NOT BEING ABLE TO START THEIR VEHICLES AFTER EXTENDED PARKING TIMES AND/OR REPEATED SHORT DRIVING TIMES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM OF A NEW BATTERY AND MOUNTING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STORAGE CAPAC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004515

    • Date Reported JANUARY 12 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #616664
    • TSB Reference #PG00101

    Description: MAINTENANCE FOR HV AND AUXILIARY BATTERIES AT PORT AND DEALERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616664

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 14 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #625647
    • TSB Reference #BO02201

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JG

    Repair Information for NHTSA #625647

STRUCTURE:BODY

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613515
    • TSB Reference #PG00700

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT SPOILER INSTALLATION DURING PDS. *MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613515

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported JANUARY 26 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #616658
    • TSB Reference #BO00101

    Description: THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE DOOR PANEL TRIM INSTALLATION PROCESS TO HELP REDUCE THE CHANGE OF THE TRIM PANEL PEELING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616658

TIRES

    • Date Reported APRIL 26 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634033
    • TSB Reference #02010

    Description: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON FACTORY EQUIPPED BRIDGESTONE POTENZA P175/65R14XL LOW-ROLLING RESISTANCE TIRES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634033

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 13 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #618308
    • TSB Reference #PG01500

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT TIRES. *JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #618308

SEATS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 15 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627468
    • TSB Reference #763

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT TRACK. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627468

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 09 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #627585
    • TSB Reference #NV00901

    Description: SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT TRACK. *YD

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627585

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 17 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #616110
    • TSB Reference #PG02400

    Description: NONSPILLABLE BATTERY LABEL AFFIXED TO A REPLACEMENT HV BATTERY. THE LABEL IS REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES ONLY. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #616110

    • Date Reported MAY 19 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #613505
    • TSB Reference #PG00800

    Description: INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION ON 2001 MODELYEAR PRIUS VEHICLES. **MR

    Repair Information for NHTSA #613505

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • Date Reported APRIL 26 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10022143
    • TSB Reference #00207

    Description: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10022143

    • Date Reported APRIL 09 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10007091
    • TSB Reference #04005

    Description: OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING THE TOYOTA SCION XB MY2004. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10007091

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 12 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635861
    • TSB Reference #EG01802

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MASTER, HYBRID AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1120 SET. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635861

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 05 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #635855
    • TSB Reference #01202

    Description: MASTER, HYBRID AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WARNING LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P3190, P3191 AND P3101. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #635855

    • Date Reported AUGUST 02 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #634009
    • TSB Reference #EG01502

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1436 STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #634009

    • Date Reported JULY 12 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #633999
    • TSB Reference #01202

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MASTER, HYBRID AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT ON CONDITION IF AN ABNORMALLY LOW ENGINE POWER OUTPUT HAS BEEN DETECTED DURING A PARTICULAR DRIVE CYCLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #633999

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2002
    • NHTSA Reference #630845
    • TSB Reference #EG00602

    Description: VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON ENGINE MISFIRE. *YH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #630845

    • Date Reported JULY 16 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621993
    • TSB Reference #617

    Description: ELECTRONIC MESSAGE REGARDING PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621993

    • Date Reported JULY 13 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #621982
    • TSB Reference #EL00401

    Description: THIS BULLETIN CLARIFIES INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE REPAIR MANUAL REGARDING THE PROGRAMMING OF OEM WIRELESS REMOTES ON CERTAIN 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #621982

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2001
    • NHTSA Reference #622306
    • TSB Reference #EG00901

    Description: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MASTER, HYBRID & M.I.L WARNING LIGHTS ON CONDITION.*JB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #622306

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 19 2000
    • NHTSA Reference #614969
    • TSB Reference #283

    Description: THIS TSB CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL TOOLS (SSTS) DISTRIBUTED OR ADDED TO THE SST PROGRAM DURING THE 2000 MODEL YEAR AS WELL AS THOSE REGARDING 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. * TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #614969

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