Service bulletins for the 2012 Toyota Corolla
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.
350 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-SB-0208-12 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Some 2009 ? 2013 model year Corolla and 2009 ? 2012 model year Matrix vehicles may exhibit a rattle, pop, or click noise when operating the driver or passenger front window glass. In some cases, the front window may become inoperative. This may be due to loose window regulator mounting bolts. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition. |
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| T-SB-0187-12 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds less than 55 mph (90 km/h) with little or no damage to the tire. |
| T-TT-0005-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. |
| T-TT-0005-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. |
| T-SB-0093-09 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. A revised procedure has been developed to ensure proper removal and installation of the sun visor. Please use the following procedure for removal and installation of the sun visor. |
| T-SB-0235-12 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Some 2009 ? 2013 Corolla vehicles may exhibit a condition where, over time, there is a slight, but perceptible increase in brake pedal travel. This condition has no effect on braking performance. Improved rear drum brake adjusters have been developed to improve this condition. |
| SET Airbag Senso | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall. |
| T-TT-0211-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Please confirm that the customer's concern is not related to a discharged battery or due to any after market accessory issue. |
| T-TT-0213-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below. |
| T-SB-0064-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13. |
| T-SB-0012-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW. |
| T-SB-0093-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Three NEW application have been developed to enhance the Entune experience in vehicles equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System with Entune. All customers with these vehicles have been shipped instructions on this update along with a USB drive to install the new applications. In the event that a customer requests the install be performed by a technician, follow the procedures in this bulletin to perform the update. |
| T-SB-0026-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type Units. |
| T-SB-0030-12 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions. |
| T-SB-0005-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Toyota models equipped with the display Audio HDD Navigation System Require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an ACN pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. |
| T-SB-0064-10 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. |
| SST Requirements | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction. |
| T-TT-0226-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off. |
| T-TT-0225-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The radio receiver turns off intermittently along with the clock and cigarette light port. |
| T-SB-0035-13 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Some 2012 model year Corolla, Prius, Prius V, Sienna, and Venza vehicles may set SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that are not listed in the Repair Manual. Refer to the chart in this bulletin to diagnose these DTCs. |
| T-SB-0391-08 Rev | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints. |
| Renotification ( | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. |
| Renotification ( | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. |
| Corolla PT Follo | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. In certain 2011 and 2012 model year Corolla vehicles manufactured at TMMMS the Positive Temperature Coefficient relays were not installed. |
| T-TT-0005-10 | 2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil. |
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