Service bulletins for the 2006 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.
329 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| ZH7_Region Email | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Region Email: ? 2007-2008 (ZH7) Tundra Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma, 2007-2008 Tundra, and 2005-2008 Sequoia vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved. This finally approved class action settlement includes inspection of the customer?s frame, and if the frames meet or exceed the Rust Perforation Standard based upon the Court-ordered inspection criteria, the frame will be replaced at no cost to the customer. This settlement will also include CRC (Corrosion Resistant Compound) application. Once available, CRC application will be covered under a separate Limited Service Campaign (LSC), and will only be available for vehicles registered in the Cold Climate States1 that pass frame inspection criteria. |
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| H0F_Dealer Lette | 2017-11-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Dealer Letter: October 12, 2017 Sequoia (ZH8 and ZH9) Frame Replacement and CRC Application now available. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Available. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit regarding frame corrosion was finally approved. This finally approved class action settlement includes inspection of the customer?s frame, and if the frame meets or exceeds the Rust Perforation Standard based on the Court-ordered inspection criteria, the frame will be replaced at no cost to the customer. |
| H0F_ West Virgin | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a letter dated September 8, 2017 from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDAQ), confirming that the H0F campaign is exempt from air permit requirements as long as Toyota dealers comply with all conditions set forth in the WVDAQ letter. Your dealership will be able to do so by (1) keeping a copy of this WVDAQ letter in your records for the H0F campaign and (2) following all instructions in the Dealer Information Packet. |
| H0F_Dealer Lette | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Dealer Letter: September 7, 2017 Tacoma UIO (Units in Operation) has been updated. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Not Yet Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Not Yet Available. |
| H0F_Massachusett | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Letter: Toyota has received a letter dated September 5, 2017 from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP), confirming that the H0F campaign is exempt from air permit requirements as long as Toyota dealers comply with all conditions set forth in the MADEP letter. Your dealership will be able to do so by (1) keeping a copy of this MADEP letter in your records for the H0F and (2) following all instructions in the Dealer Information Packet. |
| ZH6_Tacoma_Frame | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Reference Guide: ASM Reference Guide for Warranty Extension Program (WEP) ZH6 - Covered Components: if Frame Replacement is Needed. |
| ZH6_Toyota POL17 | 2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle's frame. |
| T-SB-0026-15 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, and 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a cyclical grinding or groaning noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that goes away when operated in 4WD. This noise can be addressed by replacing the needle bearing on the left side of the front differential. Refer to the Repair Procedure for Needle Bearing Roller replacement instructions. |
| 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. |
| E0D ESD_Dealer L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. DL: Limited Service Campaign completion is important and is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign 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 not 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. |
| E0D ESD_Region L | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. RL: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. |
| 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. |
| T-SB-0057-13 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: Some 2005 - 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission may exhibit a whine noise from the rear differential between 50 - 60 mph (80 - 97 km/h). Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition. NOTE-This bulletin does NOT apply to Limited Slip Differential (LSD) or locking type rear differentials. |
| E0D_ESD_LSC_Rent | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; STRUCTURE. EC: Rental vehicle opcodes have been updated for Limited Service Campaigns E0D and ESD. Refer to the updated dealer letter that has been posted to TIS. |
| ESD_Dealer Lette | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; STRUCTURE. DL: Condition * Toyota has received reports that certain 2005 through 2008 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's frame. * This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of usage and/or exposure to the environment. |
| E0D_Dealer Lette | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; STRUCTURE. DL: Condition * Toyota has received reports that certain 2005 through 2008 model year Tacoma vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's frame. * Toyota investigated these reports and determined that the frames in some vehicles may not have corrosion-resistant protection sufficient for use in these areas. * This combined with prolonged exposure to road salts and other environmental factors, may contribute to the development of more-than-normal rust in the frame of some vehicles. * This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic surfaces after some years of usage and/or exposure to the environment. |
| FR1_Remail_Deale | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR; SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES. 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. |
| FR1_Remail_Regio | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. SEATS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR; SERVICE BRAKES. RL: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates. |
| E0D_Dealer Daily | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. Dealer Daily: Due to limited availability of 05 - 08 Tacoma frame activity parts, Toyota will be implementing a new ordering process for all future frame and ancillary part orders. Beginning January 28th, 2015 it will be mandatory for all dealers to order the frame and all required ancillary parts for each vehicle using the same order reference number. Many ancillary parts will be placed on MAC due to backorder condition and will be released once the frame is ready to be shipped to the dealership. There will be no additional requirements by the dealership for the release of the MAC parts. |
| E0D_Dealer Daily | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS; STRUCTURE. Dealer Daily: Due to limited availability of 05 - 08 Tacoma frame activity parts, Toyota will be implementing a new ordering process for all future frame and ancillary part orders. Beginning January 28th, 2015 it will be mandatory for all dealers to order the frame and all required ancillary parts for each vehicle using the same order reference number. Many ancillary parts will be placed on MAC due to backorder condition and will be released once the frame is ready to be shipped to the dealership. There will be no additional requirements by the dealership for the release of the MAC parts. |
| 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-0057-13 Rev | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: Some 2005 - 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission may exhibit a whine noise from the rear differential between 50 - 60 mph (80 - 97 km/h). Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition. NOTE-This bulletin does NOT apply to Limited Slip Differential (LSD) or locking type rear differentials. |
| T-SB-0026-15 | 2017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TSB: Some 2004 - 2015 model year Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, and 4Runner vehicles may exhibit a cyclical grinding or groaning noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that goes away when operated in 4WD. This noise can be addressed by replacing the needle bearing on the left side of the front differential. Refer to the Repair Procedure for Needle Bearing Roller replacement instructions. |
| 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. |
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