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Service bulletins for the 2016 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.

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

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T-SB-0088-16 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 18, 2016 Rev1: The Introduction has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR engine and 6 speed manual transmission may exhibit difficulty when shifting out of ANY gear after driving for an extended period of time. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0186-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 6 speed manual transmission (RC62F) may exhibit a high pitch whine noise when driving in 5th or 6th gear. A NEW heat insulator is available to address this condition.
T-SB-0013-182018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION; BACK OVER PREVENTION. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine type noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration and may be caused by rear differential vibration transferring through the chassis and body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date. ? Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
T-SB-0011-182018-04-02. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date. ? Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
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-0013-182018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine type noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration and may be caused by rear differential vibration transferring through the chassis and body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date. ? Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
T-SB-0011-182018-03-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s in-service date. ? Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
T-SB-0171-16_Rev2017-10-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 1, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel between 10 ? 30 mph caused by a driveline vibration under deceleration. NOTE This Service Bulletin ONLY applies to 4WD models equipped with 6AT. Do NOT use the spring part number found in the Service Bulletin for any manual transmission vehicles or PreRunner models. This could lead to NEW, non-existing issues. If the vehicle has an aftermarket suspension/body lift or leveling kit installed, this bulletin does NOT apply.
T-SB-0110-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: Some 2015 model year Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with a 1GR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P011B - Engine Coolant Temperature / Intake Air Temperature Correlation - when no part malfunction is present. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
T-SB-0088-162017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR engine and 6 speed manual transmission may exhibit difficulty when shifting out of 5th or 6th gear after driving for an extended period of time. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0079-152017-08-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TSB: Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 2TR-FE engine and the AC60 6-speed automatic transmission may exhibit a flare during the 2-3 up shift. Customers may describe this as a momentary Automatic Transmission slipping feeling. The Engine Control Module (ECM, SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) calibration has been revised. Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
T-SB-0079-152017-03-30. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2TR-FE ENGINE AND THE AC60 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A FLARE DURING THE 2-3 UP SHIFT. CUSTOMERS MAY DESCRIBE THIS AS A MOMENTARY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING FEELING. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM, SAE TERM: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/PCM) CALIBRATION HAS BEEN REVISED. USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
T-TT-0394-162017-02-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A STUCK IN 4HI OR 4LO CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR. AFTER REPLACING THE ACTUATOR, THE NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION IS RESTORED. INVESTIGATION OF RECOVERED PARTS SHOW THAT DAMAGE IS DUE TO IMPROPER SHIFTING PATTERN FROM N TO D DURING 4LO ENTERING/EXITING OPERATION.
T-SB-0077-162017-01-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2GR ENGINE AND THE AC60 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SHIFT FEELING CONCERNS: *DELAYED ENGAGEMENT PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. *HARSH 1ST - 2ND UPSHIFT. *DELAYED UPSHIFT WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM, SAE TERM: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/PCM) CALIBRATION HAS BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
T-SB-0077-162016-12-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2GR ENGINE AND THE AC60 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING SHIFT FEELING CONCERNS: *DELAYED ENGAGEMENT PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE. *HARSH 1ST - 2ND UPSHIFT. *DELAYED UPSHIFT WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM, SAE TERM: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE/PCM) CALIBRATION HAS BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
T-SB-0088-162016-11-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. TSB: SOME 2016 MODEL YEAR TACOMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2GR ENGINE AND 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT DIFFICULTY WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF 5TH OR 6TH GEAR AFTER DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN THE BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.

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