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Service bulletins for the 2009 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.

314 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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ER5_Remail_Regio2018-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed for: C0B, C0R, D0C, D0G.
T-TT-0010-10 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE. Tech Tip: Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and/or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rotational speed of the engine's crankshaft.
ZTZ_WEP_Dealer L2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Headlamp Assembly on 2005-2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the inner Daytime Running Light/Turn Signal lens becomes distorted and bubbled in appearance, in addition the inner lens may appear cracked or separated. Important Note: This condition should not be confused with normal yellow-orange color that occurs over time as the inner lens ages. Additionally, this program does not address conditions related to the outer headlamp lens. Although the Headlamp Assembly is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for the Headlamp Assembly for the condition described in the covered vehicles. Please see the Warranty Enhancement Program Details for additional information.
ZTZ_WEP_Region L2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Headlamp Assembly on 2005-2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these vehicles, Toyota has received some reports where the inner Daytime Running Light/Turn Signal lens becomes distorted and bubbled in appearance, in addition the inner lens may appear cracked or separated. Important Note: This condition should not be confused with normal yellow-orange color that occurs over time as the inner lens ages. Additionally, this program does not address conditions related to the outer headlamp lens. Although the Headlamp Assembly is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever occurs first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is now extending the warranty coverage for the Headlamp Assembly for the condition described in the covered vehicles. Please see the Warranty Enhancement Program Details for additional information.
T-SB-0012-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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.
T-SB-0037-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles used in severe off-road service conditions may exhibit a cracked Horn Mounting Bracket. Use the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0250-12 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION. TSB: Some 2WD 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a ?bump-from-behind? sensation just before a stop or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft).
T-SB-0016-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION. TSB: Some 4WD 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a ?bump-from-behind? sensation just before a stop or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition.
T-TT-0246-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Tip: Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
T-SB-0008-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with 1GR-FE engine (PreRunner and 4WD) and automatic or 6-speed manual transmission may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and steering wheel between 15 ? 25 mph caused by a second order drivetrain vibration under acceleration. The following Repair Procedure may improve this condition.
T-SB-0043-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. 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.
T-SB-0043-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES. 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.
T-SB-0302-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise.
ZH6_Toyota POL172018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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.
ZH8_Region Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Region Letter: October 12,2017 Sequoia Frame Replacement (ZH8 and ZH9) is now available. ? Added additional op codes for Sequoia to cover dealer costs of maintaining vehicles while waiting for frames, if applicable. Specific information for Region support is provided below. 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. Toyota is currently preparing parts for frame replacement.
ZH8 and ZH9_Deal2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Dealer Email: ? 2005-2007 (ZH8) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. ? 2008 (ZH9) Sequoia 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. Toyota is currently preparing parts for the CRC application process. 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.
ZH8 and ZH9_Regi2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Region Email: ? 2005-2007 (ZH8) Sequoia Frame Replacement and CRC Application is now available. ? 2008 (ZH9) Sequoia 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. Toyota is currently preparing parts for the CRC application process. 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.
ZH6_Toyota POL172018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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-TT-0086-112018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ENGINE. TechTip: Condition - The vehicle may be difficult to start or have an abnormally low or rough idle after the battery has been disconnected or power to the Engine ECM has been interrupted.
ZH6_Dealer Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. Dealer Letter: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. September 29, 2017 Rental Invoice requirement has been added. ? Estimated Launch Timing has been updated for Tundra and Sequoia models.
H0F_Dealer Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Dealer Letter: The attached Dealer Letter has been updated. September 29, 2017 Rental Invoice requirement has been added. ? Estimated Launch Timing has been updated for Tundra and Sequoia models. 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_PA Dealer Le2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Dealer Letter: This communication only applies to dealerships located in Pennsylvania. As discussed in our August 28, 2017 Dealer Daily message, dealers in Pennsylvania were required to wait to commence CRC application for the H0F campaign until after expiration of a 15 working-day notification period. Notices regarding the H0F campaign were submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) and Philadelphia Air Management Services (PAMS) on August 25, 2017. Accordingly, the 15-day period has now expired and you may commence offering the CRC applications at your dealership.
H0F_CRC_Spray De2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. CRC Spray Application Preparation. Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) Application. Please reference the included CRC Readiness Checklist and FAQ (Frequently Asked Question). These documents should be used to prepare your dealership for CRC spray application.
T-SB-0218-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; AIR BAGS. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain areas. TMS recommends that dealership personnel carefully review and follow ALL local and state regulations, and where necessary, contract with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Licensed Hazardous Waste Transportation and Disposal facilities.
TI_Frame Inspect2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Instructions for Warranty Extension Program ZH6, ZH7, ZH8, and ZH9.

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