NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10236188: 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

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

NHTSA service bulletin 10236188 summary graphic for 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
10236188NHTSA document ID
Over-the-air software updatecommunication type
1affected product rows
82/100quality score

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: A head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). This update provides improved performance and capability for the following: ?User profile configuration and display. ?Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Voice Assistant. ?Mobile device connectivity. ?On-screen display and system settings/configuration. ?Security enhancements. A head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year Tundra and Tundra HV vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (earlier than version 1040). This software update includes the following improvements: ?Cloud navigation. ?Intelligent assistant voice recognition. ?Showing and controlling explicit audio content. ?User interface. ?Bluetooth. ?Bug fixes. This software update removes the following feature: ?Hybrid radio. Vehicle operators can perform this update directly by accepting the on-screen notification advising the software update is available or by locating Software update from the Settings menu and initiating the available update. The release notes text below will be displayed to the customer: ?This Software Update includes: *Improvements to Cloud Navigation and voice assistant support. *Enhanced mobile device connectivity. *Increased performance resulting in a better experience.? If necessary to perform the software update for a customer, follow the software update procedures in this bulletin. This is a phased rollout, which means that as time progresses, more vehicles will receive the update notification and ability to update the head unit. This timing will vary by location and may not display for every vehicle in one location at the same day/time.

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
ToyotaTundra Hybrid2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10236188?

TSB: A head unit software update is now available for 2022 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Multimedia (version 1020 or earlier). This update provides improved performance and capability for the following: ?User profile configuration and display. ?Cloud Navigation and Intelligent Voice Assistant. ?Mobile device connectivity. ?On-screen display and system settings/configuration..

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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