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A Carchieve report is a complete safety and records check on any U.S. vehicle. Enter the 17-character VIN and you get the decoded vehicle identity and full specifications, every open safety recall, owner-reported complaints by system, official NHTSA crash-test ratings, and a buyer action plan, in one clean report and a downloadable PDF.

How is Carchieve different from a typical VIN lookup?

Carchieve doesn't just dump raw data. It authenticates the VIN, organizes every federal safety record into a buyer-ready dossier, scores the vehicle, and tells you exactly what to inspect, ask and verify before you pay, the way a careful mechanic would read the car.

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What information do I need to run a report?

Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

Where does the data come from?

Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10204562: 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander

Official manufacturer communication context for 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10204562NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

12affected product rows

12source rows grouped

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently inoperative. ?DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) B15DB present. ?Changing the Auto Relock Timer setting also changes the Remote 2-Press unlock setting. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1210), or Premium Audio (version 1196) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Intermittent screen flashing. ?Intermittent ?Destination Assist Unavailable? pop-up message. ?Intermittent blank screen. ?Bluetooth intermittently disconnects. ?Abnormal radio playback after Destination Assist Call. ??There is no playable data? pop-up message when using USB Audio. ?Unable to answer phone calls when using Apple CarPlay. ?Clock displays the incorrect time. ?Intermittent rebooting. ??The software version doesn?t correspond? pop-up is intermittently displayed. ?Intermittent black screen when using projection navigation. ?Abnormal noise after ACC OFF/ON when using AM mode and high volume. ??Please connect USB? pop-up message when USB is already connected. Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1256), or Premium Audio (version 1256) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation intermittently reverses its travel. ?Android AutoTM inoperative. ?Audio mode is set to ?Off? after disconnecting USB while using Apple CarPlay. ?Intermittent black screen flash when connecting Bluetooth. ?When the MAP button is pressed, a ?Navi app is not installed? pop-up is displayed. ?Intermittent black map screen on home screen. ?Bluetooth intermittently disconnects. ?No outgoing voice when using Bluetooth Handsfree for phone call. ?Bluetooth Now Playing List song selection is slow. ?Unable to transfer phone contacts when using Bluetooth.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

ToyotaHighlander2020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaHighlander Hybrid2020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaPrius2021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaPrius Prime2021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaRav42020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaRav4 Hybrid2020-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaRav4 Prime2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaRedundant Sienna2021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaSienna Hybrid2021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaTundra2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaVenza2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

ToyotaVenza Hybrid2021, 2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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 10204562?

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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