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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-TT-0390-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the rear differential carrier to axle housing gasket. The differential may exhibit noise or the fasteners may be loose.
T-TT-0364-152018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TT: ? Some customers may complain of a ticking sound originating from the engine compartment at idle. ? This condition is most noticeable when at least one of the following conditions are met: o One or more of the vehicle?s windows are rolled down o The vehicle is idling next to a large object, i.e. a wall or another vehicle o The customer is navigating a drive-thru
TTT-0344-15 Rev12018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
T-TT-0360-152018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's iPhone is operating on iOS9 firmware. The customer's iPhone is connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth. The customer may complain of the following issues: When receiving two incoming calls simultaneously, both calls are ended automatically. iTunes Radio app does not play via Bluetooth audio. Podcast and Audiobook media playback is inoperative via Bluetooth audio.
T-TT-0381-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
TSB-0012-13 Rev22018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; 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-TT-0399-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds or reboots itself.
T-TT-0398-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. TT: In some 2016 MY Tacoma vehicles, customers may experience a vibration feeling when braking or on deceleration. This can occur at various speeds or pedal application forces.
T-SB-0053-162018-04-23. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. TSB: Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a howling or whistling noise from the front lower control arms at speeds of about 25 ? 45 mph. The noise may be more noticeable when cross winds are present. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0377-15_Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons. Current multimedia systems are designed with the ability to adjust Bluetooth sound quality to compensate for Echo or excessive background noise.
T-TT-0375-15_Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: For customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the Bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in the repair manual which can be performed to diagnose the condition.
T-SB-0229-12_Rev2018-04-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent malfunction. Although any flooding can be damaging, salt water flooding elevates the potential for abnormal conditions and may increase risks due to its highly corrosive and conductive nature. Salt residue also continues to corrode and remain conductive even after a vehicle dries. This bulletin is intended to assist with safe handling and inspection of flood damaged vehicles and to provide basic guidance on likely needed repairs.
T-SB-0316-172018-04-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma, 2017 model year Sienna and Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
T-SB-0012-13 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: September 14, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0134-16.
T-SB-0077-16 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 15, 2016 Rev1: The Applicability, Introduction, Parts Information, and Calibration Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
T-TT-0315-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS. TT: Chrometec (plastic clad) wheels are being damaged during mounting and dismounting of tires.
T-TT-0424-162018-04-02. Service bulletin. WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * Over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * When lug nuts are over torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout out condition which can lead to brake vibration concerns * Brake vibration issues can occur at parking lot to highway speeds * Brake vibration issues can occur at light to moderate braking * Tightening lug nuts in a star pattern method during the torqueing process will assure that even/equal pressure is applied across the rotor hub surface * Torque sticks/wrenches should be used to apply accurate torque values when tightening * Do Not use impact guns/ratchets to completely run lug nuts up to the wheel surface
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-0148-162018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL. TSB: Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the trip meters may intermittently reset. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0103-16 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 14, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Prius V vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
T-TT-0339-15_Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "Unable to update the software. Please try again later." If the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
T-TT-0309-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS text message functionality on the navigation/audio system with Android phones running OS 4.4 or later. Condition tends to occur to customers who have many previous text messages on their phones.
T-TT-0339-152018-04-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: ?Unable to update the software. Please try again later.? If the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
T-SB-0029-14 Rev2018-04-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: 2015 ? 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
T-SB-0273-172018-04-02. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf spring when traveling over speed bumps or with movement from loading and unloading the suspension. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.