Service bulletin T-SB-0236-12

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10061667
Published by NHTSA	2016-04-12
Manufacturer's number	T-SB-0236-12
Manufacturer's date	2012-12-06
NHTSA component	SERVICE BRAKES

NHTSA's summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

Components

Brakes

Vehicles listed
TOYOTA TACOMA	2011, 2012

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
2014043	2014-02-12. Brakes
14V054000	2014-02-12. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TTT063620	2022-06-21. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
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T-TT-0636-20 Rev	2021-04-19. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20	2021-02-16. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-TT-0636-20	2021-02-01. Service bulletin. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
T-SB-0236-12	2018-04-23. Service bulletin. When coming to a stop, some 2011 ? 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak/squeal noise from the rear brake drum at the end of the stop. Revised rear brake shoes and drums are now available to address this condition.
T-SB-0141-13	2018-04-02. Service bulletin. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
T-TT-0132-11	2018-04-02. Service bulletin. A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs. The following recommendations are intended to provide general tips for the inspection and/or installation of Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) front brake pads and discs. Always refer to the model specific Repair manual and TIS publications for specific repair instructions.
FR1_Remail_Deale	2017-08-14. Service bulletin. DL: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also as an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had recall campaign repairs completed. We request your dealer's assistance in completing the applicable recall campaign repairs as owners receive the Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices and contact them. Please note the follow-up activity may cause an increase in current recall campaign owner appointments. Toyota will continue with additional follow-up activities in the months to come.
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