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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-0490-182018-12-17. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH Body Mount Bushing when driving over uneven roads or bumps. Make sure to confirm that noise is coming from RH FR (No.1) Body Mount Bushing before proceeding.
T-SB-0279-17-Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171, 010170, or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots at a specific location ? Abnormal Destination Search app operation ? Rebooting caused by no songs on the USB-connected iPhone ? A one-time reboot after ignition is cycled to ACC-ON ? Audio stays muted after the key is cycled
T-TT-0484-18 Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low. These settings may need to be reapplied any time the phone is paired to a new head unit, a phone update is applied, or the phone is un-paired and re-paired.
T-SB-0134-162018-12-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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-0414-16-Rev2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT. 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. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
T-SB-0055-18-Rev2018-12-03. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 12, 2018 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an LED type center high mount stop lamp may exhibit a water leak into the rear of the cab. Upon closer inspection, it may become apparent that the water leak is coming from the space between the center high mount stop lamp and the body of the vehicle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
J0N-Technical In2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0N HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CERTAIN 2016-2017 MODEL TACOMA
J0N-Dealer Packa2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Package: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
J0N-Region Lette2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Region Letter: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
J0N-Region Email2018-12-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Region Email: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
T-SB-0316-17 Rev2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2GR-FKS-equipped Camry (2018 model year), Highlander, Sienna (both 2017 ? 2018 model year), and Tacoma (2016 ? 2018 model year) vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0013-18-Rev2018-12-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 8, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Production Change Information section has been added and the Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine 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.
T-SB-0134-162018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: Supersession Notice. 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.
J0N-Technical In2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0N HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CERTAIN 2016-2017 MODEL TACOMA
J0N-Dealer Packa2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Package: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
J0N-Region Lette2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Region Letter: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
J0N-Region Email2018-11-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Region Email: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
T-SB-0316-17 Rev2018-11-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2GR-FKS-equipped Camry (2018 model year), Highlander, Sienna (both 2017 ? 2018 model year), and Tacoma (2016 ? 2018 model year) vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0013-18-Rev2018-11-26. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 8, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Production Change Information section has been added and the Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine 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.
T-SB-0313-172018-11-05. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. Brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Even one lug nut over or under torqued can cause vibration.
T-TT-0490-18-Rev2018-10-22. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION. TT: Some 2016-2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH (No.1) Body Mount Bushing when driving over uneven roads or bumps. Make sure to confirm that the noise is coming from the FR RH (No.1) Body Mount Bushing before proceeding.
T-SB-0053-182018-10-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma D-Cab vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following conditions (some conditions may be intermittent). ? No sound from speakers ? No bass from speakers ? Muffled sound from speakers ? Inoperative power door locks ? Inoperative power windows ? No answer-back (beep/chirp) after locking the doors via key fob ? Interior illumination inoperative (lighting within HVAC controls, instrument panel switches, door panel switches, etc.) ? Open fuses for one or more of the systems listed above Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
Safety Recall an2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
T-SB-0125-182018-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine idle surge with steering input. The surge is most noticeable under the following conditions: ? The vehicle is operated at an idle creep speed. ? The steering wheel is turned (i.e., backing out of a garage or executing parking lot maneuvers). ? The engine coolant temperature is low. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
PG006-01-Obsolet2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; EQUIPMENT. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.

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