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Service bulletins for the 2018 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.

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

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TSB0112192023-10-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released.
T-SB-0124-20 Rev2022-12-19. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING; SUSPENSION. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (6AT) may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) typically between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition
T-TT-0705-22 Rev2022-10-17. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TT: If you see this condition, please create a TAS case and contact TAS for instruction prior to diagnosing or repairing of the vehicle. If it is a weekend or holiday, continue with diagnosis and repair. Please save all parts and/or details and contact TAS on the next available workday.
TTT0684222022-06-21. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TT: Water intrusion to the ADD actuator is currently being investigated as a cause of 4WD inoperative complaints. P17A0 and P17A4 DTCs may set for this condition but not always
T-SB-0043-20 Rev2021-03-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and a manual transmission may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P211904 (ECM/PCM Throttle Actuator ?A? Control Throttle Body Range/Performance System Internal Failure) with vehicle entering limp mode. 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-SB-0124-202021-02-16. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0071-19 Obs2021-02-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. OBSOLETE NOTICE December 15, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0124-20.
T-SB-0124-202021-02-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
T-SB-0071-19 Rev2020-08-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel.
T-SB-0063-18_Rev2019-10-15. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 19, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles and engine and transmission types. ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. 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. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2020 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-SB-0112-192019-09-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0186-12. * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 and 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles. * The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0186-12 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2005 - 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a manual transmission 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-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-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-0023-18_Obs2019-04-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; POWER TRAIN. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 4, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0023-19.
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-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.
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-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-0058-18_Rev2018-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: REVISION NOTICE 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.
T-SB-0062-182018-08-20. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine and an automatic transmission may exhibit a stumble at wide open throttle takeoff during operation in a high-altitude area. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
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-TT-0476.182018-04-02. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. TT: Rear Differential Torque Confirmation. The Tacoma BD20 Rear Differential has two active part numbers for the fasteners that attach the differential carrier to the axle housing. Vehicles Equipped with BD20 Differential: - Tacoma 4x4 ? 4 cylinder ? Automatic Transmission - Tacoma 4x4 ? 6 cylinder ? Automatic Transmission - Tacoma PreRunner There are 10 fasteners on the BD20 differential (12mm fastener / 8 mm stud). The fastener part numbers are 90170-08042 & 90170-08036. There are two different torque values for these fasteners: 1) 90170-08042 ? 18 ft. lbs. {25 N?m, 255 kgf?cm} 2) 90170-08036 ? 28 ft. lbs. {37 N?m, 378 kgf?cm} Vehicles produced prior to 5/12/2017 should be equipped with 90170-08042. Vehicles produced after 5/18/2017 should be equipped with 90170-08036
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.

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