Service bulletins for the 2018 Toyota Tundra
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.
227 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| T-SB-0030-20 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: Some 2007 ? 2020 model year Tundra 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. |
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| Owner's Manaual | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. K0B Modified Vehicles equipped with TSS ? Owner?s Manual Insert |
| Non-Toyota-Appro | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (K0B) Non-Toyota-Approved Modification - Owner Acknowledgment Form |
| K0B Modified Veh | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Tundra and Tacoma vehicles covered by K0B must be inspected for non-Toyota-approved modifications to determine if the remedy can be performed. Some vehicles with non-Toyota-approved modifications may have the remedy performed, depending on the type of modification. This Job Aid is designed to assist the ASM with the inspection while the vehicle is on the service drive. |
| K0B - FAQ - Publ | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B Frequently Asked Questions |
| K0B - Dealer Pac | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of one of the system?s sensors, it is possible for water to enter the sensor. This can lead to PCS deactivation or inadvertent brake activation resulting in limited deceleration for a short duration of time. Please refer to the Owner?s Manual for additional information regarding the PCS system operation. |
| K0B - Modified V | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. Material. The ?Modified Vehicles Handling Procedure? section has been updated with details on the new ?DRCC notification labels?. |
| T-SB-0026-20 | 2020-04-20. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles and All 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-TT-0600-20 | 2020-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. 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-0598-20 | 2020-03-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: Some vehicles may experience a ?New software is not compatible with the system.? Pop-up while performing T-SB-0003-20 during the head unit software installation process |
| T-TT-0520-19_Rev | 2020-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components. |
| T-SB-0166-19_Rev | 2020-02-18. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 23, 2020 Rev1: G1439 The Parts Information, Calibration Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13.Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2009 ? 2018 model year Sequoia and 2009 ? 2019 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ? DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ? DTC P0172 and/or P0175 (System Too Rich Bank 1/Bank 2) ? DTC P1604 (Startability Malfunction) Techstream data list analysis may reveal negative fuel trims and an elevated alcohol density estimate relative to the vehicle?s actual fuel alcohol content. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions. |
| T-SB-0279-17_Obs | 2020-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 13, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-20. |
| T-SB-0003-20 | 2020-02-18. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17 is obsolete and ANY printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions 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. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 010144), Entune? Audio Plus (version 01015E), Entune? Premium Audio (version 010182), or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ? Head unit reboots intermittently ? Half blank screen appears when on the maintenance screen and shifting to Reverse ? Screen freezes during an incoming phone call ? Incorrect time displays on the diagnostic menu ? Radio station information does not match radio station that is playing ? Abnormal playlist browsing operation ? Mute stays enabled after key cycle ? ?Search along my route? is inoperative ? Traffic data scales improperly ? Unit of measure is missing from distance to destination (showing ?11? instead of ?11mi?) ? MID compass does not match navigation screen when switching to North up ? Navigation does not match MID when switching from miles to kilometers ? Speed limit is blank on navigation screen ? Go button on VR screen is inoperative |
| T-SB-0008-20 | 2020-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address the condition. NOTE This bulletin applies to ALL powertrain fluids excluding fuel and coolant. |
| T-SB-0166-19 | 2020-01-27. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2009 ? 2018 model year Sequoia and 2009 ? 2019 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with a 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ? DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ? DTC P0172 and/or P0175 (System Too Rich Bank 1/Bank 2) ? DTC P1604 (Startability Malfunction) Techstream Data List analysis may reveal negative fuel trims and an elevated alcohol density estimate relative to the vehicle?s actual fuel alcohol content. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0583-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects. In some instances, this condition causes the Panasonic head unit to reboot when the Bluetooth connection is initiated. |
| T-SB-0144-19_Rev | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 05, 2019 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2007 ? 2020 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit surface corrosion and/or perforation corrosion on the back of the cab near the lower corner(s) of the center stop lamp assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0578-19 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. STEERING. 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-0144-19 | 2019-12-02. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TSB: Some 2007 ? 2020 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit surface corrosion and/or perforation corrosion on the back of the cab near the lower corner(s) of the center stop lamp assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition |
| T-SB-0150-19 | 2019-11-18. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TBS: Some 2007 ? 2020 model year Tundra (Crew Max) vehicles may exhibit a rust or perforation condition on the vehicle?s body behind the back window moulding. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. |
| T-TT-0574-19 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 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-TT-0570-19 | 2019-09-16. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. TT: Some 2014-2020 Tundra vehicles with a TRD skid plate may exhibit a ?creaking? or ?crackling? noise coming from the lower front end. The source of this noise has been pinpointed in several cases to the TRD skid plate contacting the frame crossmember. |
| T-TT-0553-19 | 2019-09-03. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ? Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ? Worn out GFCI internal contacts ? Improper installation or wiring of GFCI breaker |
| K0B DRCC 070119 | 2019-09-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Customer Letter: Due to an administrative error, we recently sent you a notice that DOES NOT involve your vehicle. Enclosed is the correct notice for your vehicle. Please accept our apology for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. |
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