Service bulletins for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
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.
129 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-SB-0134-16_Rev | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (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. |
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| T-SB-0304-17 | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. |
| T-SB-0083-13 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. |
| T-SB-0043-14 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the new system. |
| T-SB-0101-11 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components. |
| CSV_TI_REM_Publi | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. TI: On 2001-2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. |
| CSV_LSC_Dealer L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. DL: On 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle.This condition is most likely to affect certain 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use. Toyota has initiated a Safety Recall in the cold climate areas. This Limited Service Campaign covers vehicles in other areas. |
| CSV_LSC_Region L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. RL: On 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. This condition is most likely to affect certain 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use. Toyota has initiated a Safety Recall in the cold climate areas. This Limited Service Campaign covers vehicles in other areas. |
| T-SB-0101-11 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components. |
| T-SB-0083-13 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts. |
| CSV_TI_REM_Publi | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EQUIPMENT. TI: On 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. |
| CSV_LSC_Dealer L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. DL: On 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle.This condition is most likely to affect certain 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use. Toyota has initiated a Safety Recall in the cold climate areas. This Limited Service Campaign covers vehicles in other areas. |
| CSV_LSC_Region L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. RL: On 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles, prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors could cause the Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate to corrode. In limited cases, the lift plate may excessively corrode and break resulting in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. This condition is most likely to affect certain 2001 - 2004 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use. Toyota has initiated a Safety Recall in the cold climate areas. This Limited Service Campaign covers vehicles in other areas. |
| T-SB-0043-14 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system. NOTE: There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the new system. |
| T-SB-0134-14 | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL "ON" shifting issues and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly. |
| ER10_Remail_Deal | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is 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 campaign repairs completed. We request your assistance in completing the applicable campaign repairs as owners receive the Follow-Up Notice and contact your dealership. Please note the follow-up activity may cause an increase in your current campaign owner appointments. Toyota will continue with additional follow-up activities in the months to come. Please take this into consideration when analyzing your manpower requirements. |
| ER10_Remail_Regi | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEAT BELTS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. |
| T-SB-0014-11 Rev | 2017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide information regarding the installation of the correct torque converter bolts during automatic transmission/transaxle assembly replacement. Incorrect torque converter bolts or missing washers can cause damage to the torque converter assembly. |
| T-SB-0012-13 REV | 2017-03-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. "TSB: 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." |
| POL08-04 | 2017-02-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. WARRANTY POLICY BULLETIN (POL08-04): TOYOTA RECEIVED ISOLATED REPORTS REGARDING A SMALL NUMBER OF ‘01 THROUGH ‘04 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES OPERATED IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATE AREAS WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USE. THEY WERE REPORTED TO BE EXHIBITING EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSING PERFORATION OF THE FRAME. TOYOTA INVESTIGATED THESE REPORTS AND DETERMINED THAT THE FRAMES FOR THIS SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE CORROSION-RESISTANT PROTECTION FOR USE IN THIS ENVIRONMENT. THIS COMBINED WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALTS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE FRAMES OF SOME VEHICLES. |
| TC13-019 | 2016-04-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. |
| TC-15-016 | 2015-09-18. Service bulletin. TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TOYOTA: TSB HAS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. DUE TO EXPOSURE AND PROLONGED USAGE OF ROAD SALTS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE LIFT PLATE FOR SPARE TIRE CARRIER WILL CORRODE AND BREAK CAUSING DETACHMENT OF SPARE TIRE. MODEL 2001-04 TACOMA. *PE |
| TSB-0087-12 | 2012-08-21. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. TOYOTA: ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION, REMOVAL, AND INSTALLATION, IF LUBRICATION OR OIL, IS APPLIED. *PE |
| TSB-0122-11 | 2011-12-17. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; SEATS. TOYOTA: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR REPLACING THE SEAT COVERS FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIRBAGS. *PE |
| TC-11-013 | 2011-06-29. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS FOR VEHICLES IN COLD STATES. 1996-2004 TACOMAS. *RM |
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