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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-0134-16-Rev2019-09-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. October 30, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0012-13 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. 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. NOTE ECU is a Toyota term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ?ECU? is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: ? Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? Engine Control Module (ECM) ? Transmission Control Module (TCM) ? Any other Toyota specific control unit
T-SB-0071-192019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 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. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. 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, currently nonexistent issues. ? If the vehicle is installed with an aftermarket suspension/body lift or leveling kit, this Service Bulletin does NOT apply.
T-TT-0552-192019-07-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Toyota and the addition of compressor oil is required to complete the repairs, the various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website.
T-SB-0171-16_Obs2019-07-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 24, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0071-19.
T-SB-0171-16-Rev2019-07-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 20, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles. 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. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 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. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. 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, currently nonexistent issues. ? If the vehicle is installed with an aftermarket suspension/body lift or leveling kit, this Service Bulletin does NOT apply.
T-SB-0063-192019-07-08. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor System Warning message with any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present. ? U0232 ? Lost Communication with Blind Spot Monitor Slave Module ? U0233 ? Lost Communication with Blind Spot Monitor Master Module ? C1AC1 ? Master Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment ? C1AC2 ? Slave Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment ? C1AB6 ? Blind Spot Monitor Master Module ? C1AB7 ? Blind Spot Monitor Slave Module. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0021-192019-04-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit corrosion or paint blistering on the front and/or rear lower door sill(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
T-TT-0484-18-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-TT-0414-16-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-0063-18-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 25, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles and engine and transmission types. ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated with the addition of step 84. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of extended engine idle with ambient temperatures greater than 100°F. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0468-17-Rev2019-03-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
T-SB-0044-16_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0040-08. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2016 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0040-08 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2010 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces, such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0055-18_Rev2019-03-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 6, 2019 Rev2: ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. 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.
T-SB-0013-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Some 2016 - 2018 model year Prius and Tacoma, 2017 - 2018 model year Prius Prime and Sienna, and 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P261093 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance No Operation) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0521-192019-02-19. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: The current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active test, current ECU logic does not turn off the direct injectors and can cause DTCs P017200, P017500 and P0160300. To avoid this condition, technicians should raise engine RPM when changing back and forth between the Direct Injection and Port Injection active tests. Use the recommended procedure below to avoid this concern while testing injection mode of FKS equipped vehicles. NOTE: If the active test is used multiple times without using this procedure to raise engine RPM, it may be necessary to reset learning values for fuel trim and Air to Fuel ratio before returning vehicle to customer.
T-TT-0510-182019-01-07. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TT: Precautions regarding lift point interference with frame hole plugs: To help prevent water from entering the vehicle's frame, hole plugs are installed in certain locations of the frame during manufacturing. ? One of the hole plug styles allow water to drain from the bottom of the frame yet block water from entering. ? This one-way drain plug is located near a usable frame lift point. If the technician does not take note of the location of one-way drain plug, it may be easily crushed by the shop lift's arm.
T-SB-0130-182019-01-07. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the LH or RH seat heater is inoperative. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-TT-0376-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TT: TMS has discovered the current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active test, current ECU logic does not turn off the direct injectors and can cause DTCs P017200, P017500 and P0160300. In order to avoid this condition, technicians should raise engine RPM when changing from Direct Injection active test to Port Injection active test. Use the recommended procedure below to avoid this concern while testing injection mode of 2GR-FKS equipped vehicles. NOTE: If the active test is used multiple times without using this procedure to raise engine RPM, it may be necessary to reset learning values for fuel trim and Air to Fuel ratio before returning vehicle to customer.
T-TT-0375-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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-TT-0377-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. 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-SB-0124-152018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does not provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer?s responsibility to maintain the specified State of Charge (SOC) of the vehicle?s battery while in stock and assure proper State of Charge (SOC) at delivery. To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks of ownership, all dealers should check battery State of Charge (SOC) and recharge, if necessary, within 48 hours of delivery to customers.
TSB005316 Rev12018-12-17. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 31, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2017 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.
TSB0182172018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
T-SB-0279-17_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 13, 2018 Rev2: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. 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 Nos. 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-SB-0058-18_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 12, 2018 Rev2: ? The Calibration Information and the Repair Procedure sections have been updated. July 31, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Parts Information and Calibration Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR engine and an AC60 transmission may exhibit a surge feeling under the following conditions. ? Vehicle is traveling between 40 and 50 mph ? Transmission is in fourth or fifth gear ? During torque converter lock-up The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

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