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Service bulletins for the 2012 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.

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

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T-SB-0008-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. Some 2005 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with automatic 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.
HR1_Dealer Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
HR1_Region Lette2018-04-02. 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.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. These wrinkles sometimes trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Stains can be removed by heating the stained surface to remove the trapped moisture.
T-SB-0021-142018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Some 2012 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the A340 automatic transmission may exhibit a shudder condition on deceleration at approximately 20 mph after the vehicle has cold soaked. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0435-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
T-SB-0187-12_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. TIRES. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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 at speeds less than 55 mph with little or no damage to the tire. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (UTSMA) provides guidelines and recommendations for tire repair and replacement. It also provides information related to: ? Basic tire information ? Tire maintenance and safety ? Driver education, tire safety curriculum.
T-SB-0009-182018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
T-SB-0170-16_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 22, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 - 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a reed/buzz type wind noise from the LH and/or RH front door when driving in high cross-wind areas. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0304-17_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2018 ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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.
ZHA_Toyota POL182018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
ZHA_Dealer Packa2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Package: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. Although the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles (whichever comes first) and by the California Emission Warranty for 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZHA_Region Lette2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. Although the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles (whichever comes first) and by the California Emission Warranty for 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZHA_Dealer Daily2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Daily Message: Customer Support Program ZHA Certain 2012 Model Year Tacoma Coverage for Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves ? Customer Support Program ZHA Dealer Letter is now available on TIS.
ZHA_Dealer Email2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. Although the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles (whichever comes first) and by the California Emission Warranty for 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
ZHA_Region Email2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. Although the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves are covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36000 miles (whichever comes first) and by the California Emission Warranty for 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers? ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to the Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves. The following information is provided to inform you and your staff of the program notification schedule and your degree of involvement.
T-SB-0186-12_Rev2018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 21, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Parts Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. September 10, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and the Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. TC004-06. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2007 ? 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. TC004-06 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2005 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0187-12_Rev2018-03-12. Service bulletin. TIRES. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. 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 at speeds less than 55 mph with little or no damage to the tire. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (UTSMA) provides guidelines and recommendations for tire repair and replacement. It also provides information related to: ? Basic tire information ? Tire maintenance and safety ? Driver education, tire safety curriculum.
T-SB-0009-182018-03-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SEATS. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
T-SB-0134-16_Rev2017-11-14. 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.
T-SB-0304-172017-11-14. 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.
SET-TSB-16-0022017-08-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Southeast Toyota Accessory fog lights may drain battery due to parasitic draw. Revised Harness available.
T-TT-0414-162017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: *Difficulty to pair the phone. *Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. *Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls.
T-SB-0101-15 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year Prius and Prius PHV vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio 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 Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
T-SB-0061-15 Rev2017-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TSB: Revision Notice: Introduction has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit 1 or more of the following conditions; Some 2012 - 2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System (Non-HDD) and Entune (version less than 2.2.0) may exhibit 1 or more of the following conditions; Some 2012 - 2014 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System (Non-HDD) and Entune (version less than 3.2.0) may exhibit 1 or more of the following conditions; Some 2012 - 2015 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System (Non-HDD) and Entune (Version less than 4.1.0) may exhibit 1 or more of the following conditions; Some 2012 - 2015 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System (Non-HDD) and Entune? (Version less than 5.1.0) may exhibit 1 or more of the following conditions.

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