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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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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.
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Toyota Safety Re2019-01-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
T-SB-0023-18_Rev2018-12-17. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 26, 2018 Rev2: ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. July 2, 2018 Rev1: ? The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2017 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles with the BD20 differential (non-TRD) may exhibit a noise or vibration from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds or while braking. This condition may be caused by excessive clearance between the brake drum and axle drum flange. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Toyota Safety Re2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
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.
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-0337-17-Obs2018-12-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 21, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
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-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.
T-SB-0059-182018-12-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. TSB: All 2016 ? 2018 model year Land Cruiser and 2018 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS), also known as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) as part of Toyota Safety Sense. The Pre-Collision System (PCS) defaults its operating mode to ON after each ignition (IG) cycle. In some driving conditions, such as extended off-road use, driving with tire chains in adverse conditions, towing another vehicle, or when your vehicle is being towed, drivers should operate the vehicle with PCS OFF. Drivers may also prefer to maintain this setting after each IG cycle. If this functionality is requested, follow the procedure in this Service Bulletin to disable the PCS mode reset after each IG cycle.
T-TT-0503-182018-12-03. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
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-TT-0503-182018-11-26. Service bulletin. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
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-TT-0494-18-Rev2018-10-22. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION. TT: Some 2018 model year vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the Front Right Body Mount Bushing (No. 1) when driving over uneven roads or bumps. Make sure to confirm that noise is coming from Front Right Body Mount Bushing (No. 1) before proceeding.
Safety Recall an2018-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
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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