Service bulletins for the 2021 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.
165 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-SB-0014-21 | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. TSB: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control and without the seat heater option may have Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the air conditioning amplifier. The air conditioning amplifier logic has been modified to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
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| T-SB-0012-21 | 2021-04-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 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-0032-20 Rev | 2021-03-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate. |
| T-TT-0599-20 Rev | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. |
| T-SB-0093-20 Rev | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 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-0124-20 | 2021-02-16. 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-0026-20 Rev | 2021-02-16. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; AIR BAGS. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision System (PCS) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) as part of the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package. The PCS and DRCC systems are designed to help mitigate a potential collision and maintain a pre-determined traveling distance. It is recommended to disable the PCS and DRCC systems on vehicles that have been modified (ride height, oversized wheels/tires, brush bars, etc.) in a way that potentially disrupts the functionality of these systems. Vehicle owner?s written consent is required before performing the calibration to permanently disable the PCS and DRCC systems. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to disable the PCS and DRCC systems. |
| T-SB-0124-20 | 2021-02-01. 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-0026-20 Rev | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision System (PCS) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) as part of the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package. The PCS and DRCC systems are designed to help mitigate a potential collision and maintain a pre-determined traveling distance. It is recommended to disable the PCS and DRCC systems on vehicles that have been modified (ride height, oversized wheels/tires, brush bars, etc.) in a way that potentially disrupts the functionality of these systems. Vehicle owner?s written consent is required before performing the calibration to permanently disable the PCS and DRCC systems. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to disable the PCS and DRCC systems. |
| T-SB-0114-20 | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the wireless phone charger assembly rubber pad is deformed. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0634-20 | 2020-12-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TT: Some vehicles may experience an issue related to the DCM, the following information is consolidating the available diagnostic information in one document. |
| T-SB-0039-20 Rev | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. TSB: An initialization procedure is required to activate the Entune? 3.0 App Suite Connect for Audio, Audio Plus, and Premium Audio head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The initialization procedure may also be performed under other circumstances, such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased. The initialization procedure requires between 3 and 15 minutes to complete, depending on file size, cellular connection speed, and other factors. Following the initialization procedure, individual Entune? 3.0 apps may periodically update through an over-the-air update system. Updates are either optional or mandatory. The update procedure will take approximately 1 minute for each app requiring an update. Follow the Initialization/Update Procedure in this bulletin to perform the initialization and app updates. |
| T-SB-0029-20 Rev | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TRAILER HITCHES. TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Refer to the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay in the same location on the vehicle. |
| T-SB-0035-20 Rev | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service 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 ensure proper SOC at delivery. |
| T-TT-0628-20 | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged. |
| T-SB-0037-20 Rev | 2020-11-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately. |
| T-SB-0028-20 Rev | 2020-11-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. TSB: 2021 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retainers. If installation instructions are included in the floor mat kit, place the instructions in the vehicle?s glove box for customer reference. |
| T-TT-0624-20 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. TT: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control without the Seat Heater Option may have DTC B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the Air Conditioning Amplifier. |
| T-TT-0622-20 | 2020-10-26. Service bulletin. SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. TT: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control without the Seat Heater Option may have DTC B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the Air Conditioning Amplifier. |
| T-SB-0084-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance of the vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker before delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 8 of ?Final Inspection and Cleaning.?) This bulletin contains the PDS procedures which apply specifically to 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles. A universal PDS Check Sheet that contains PDS steps that apply to all 2021 model year Toyota vehicles has been developed. To properly perform a complete PDS, you must complete all procedures contained in this TSB as well as the universal PDS Check Sheet. In addition, if the vehicle is stored for over 30 days, be sure to follow Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines. |
| T-SB-0084-20 | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function of mechanical systems. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and have always been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance of the vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker before delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 8 of ?Final Inspection and Cleaning.?) This bulletin contains the PDS procedures which apply specifically to 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles. A universal PDS Check Sheet that contains PDS steps that apply to all 2021 model year Toyota vehicles has been developed. To properly perform a complete PDS, you must complete all procedures contained in this TSB as well as the universal PDS Check Sheet. In addition, if the vehicle is stored for over 30 days, be sure to follow Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines. |
| T-TT-0615-20 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data. |
| T-SB-0027-20 Obs | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 3, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. |
| T-TT-0615-20 Rev | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data. |
| T-SB-0027-20 Obs | 2020-09-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 3, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. |
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