NHTSA Service Bulletin 10171593: 2020 Toyota Supra
Official manufacturer communication context for 2020 Toyota Supra, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
TT: A message to replace the battery may indicate on the dash. This message can display when the voltage drops too low and is to assure the customer receives the vehicle with a fully charged battery. Due to the high amp draw when the vehicle is not shut down, this vehicle depletes the battery charge much quicker than other Toyota vehicles, so dealers must use care to maintain battery charge on their lot. Care should be made to use the key fob to lock the vehicle upon every exit of the vehicle. If you are going to remain in the vehicle, press and hold the power button on the radio.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10171593?
TT: A message to replace the battery may indicate on the dash. This message can display when the voltage drops too low and is to assure the customer receives the vehicle with a fully charged battery. Due to the high amp draw when the vehicle is not shut down, this vehicle depletes the battery charge much quicker than other Toyota vehicles, so dealers must use care to maintain battery charge on their lot. Care.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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