2008 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

330 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Toyota Tacoma. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10174876Apr 20, 2020Exterior lighting. DL: ZLZ Expired on 04/20/2020
• 10174891Apr 7, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174890Apr 6, 2020Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post)…
• 10171405Jan 27, 2020Equipment. 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…
• 10164909Aug 19, 2019Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 19, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0112-19.
• 10164907Aug 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 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 Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0186-12 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded.
• 10164330Jul 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, 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…
• 10162755Jun 12, 2019Body and structure. Technical Instructions: Updated 06/12/19 TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZH6 * CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2010 MODEL YEAR TACOMA * FRAME REPLACEMENT
• 10161535May 22, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: May 22, 2019 A watermark has been added to the Dealer Letter to indicate that H0F expired on May 21, 2019. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Available ? 2005 to 2008…
• 10162258May 21, 2019Equipment. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND CAMPAIGN H0F CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2010 MODEL YEAR TACOMA CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND APPLICATION
• 10159713Apr 15, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: Limited Service Campaign H0F ? Remedy Notice Certain 2005 ? 2010 Model Year Tacoma Certain 2007 ? 2008 Model Year Tundra Certain 2005 ? 2008 Model Year Sequoia Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) Application ? LSC H0F will expire May 21, 2019. ? No vehicles can be sprayed after this date. It?s important to have all vehicles remaining to be sprayed completed on or before this date.
• 10159686Apr 3, 2019Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10155238Feb 25, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10154792Feb 5, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Package: Added important note in the Parts section. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Available On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a…
• 10154786Feb 1, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Package: Modified warranty claim submission flowchart. See Appendix A. In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Frame Corrosion on certain 2005 ? 2010 model year Tacoma vehicles. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles…
• 10154785Feb 1, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Dealer Package: Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ? Available On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit regarding frame…
• 10150022Sep 14, 2018Engine. Dealer Package: 09/14/2018 The note in the ?Parts Ordering Process? section to reference POL17-16 to determine the applicable U-joint kit part # has been removed. T-SB-0302-17 has been updated with this information. Toyota has received a number of reports regarding Propeller Shaft Universal Joints on certain 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that there is a…
• 10150021Sep 14, 2018Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer Support Program: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10145749Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10145748Aug 31, 2018Equipment. Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
• 10132471Aug 18, 2018Equipment. CRC Spray Application Preparation. Frame Corrosion Resistant Compound (CRC) Application. Please reference the included CRC Readiness Checklist and FAQ (Frequently Asked Question). These documents should be used to prepare your dealership for CRC spray application.
• 10143953Jul 31, 2018Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice 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. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97…
• 10143927Jul 6, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once…
• 10146002Jun 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 27, 2018 Rev2: ? The Production Change Information and the Parts Information sections have been updated. March 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Production Change Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a drivetrain vibration and/or…
• 10145997Jun 26, 2018Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10145990Jun 25, 2018Body and structure, Equipment. Dealer Package: June 25, 2018 Added warranty claim submission flowchart. See Appendix A. Toyota will initiate a Limited Service Campaign (LSC H0F) to apply Corrosion Resistant Compound to key areas of the vehicle?s frame for the following vehicles located in the 20 Cold Climate States1: ? Certain 2005 to 2010 Tacoma** - Available ? 2007 to 2008 Tundra ? Available ? 2005 to 2008 Sequoia ?
• 10145988Jun 25, 2018Body and structure. Dealer Daily Message: Frame Warranty Claim Submission The information below should be referenced to ensure correct warranty claim submissions for frame replacement or spray campaigns (ZH6-9 and H0F). Key Points ? DO NOT perform Campaign H0F without first performing and filing a claim for the WEP (Warranty Enhancement Programs ZH6-9) inspection. ?
• 10142895Jun 20, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10142883Jun 14, 2018Equipment. Mis-Built For frames that are suspected to have been mis-built, dealers should: 1. Contact the Parts Technical Support Group (PTSG) at [email protected] with information on the condition and status of repair. a. Include the original part order reference number. 2. A Field Product Quality Report (FPQR) should be generated and attached to the communication. a. The report should include photos of the condition and…
• 10142876Jun 8, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 8, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to exclude 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. May 15, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles. ? The Introduction section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2004 ? 2017…
• 10142873Jun 8, 2018Equipment. Dealer Daily Message: Certain U-joint kits (campaign part # 04007-13204) used in Customer Support Program ZH2 may have been produced without the appropriate amount of grease. These parts should not be installed on vehicles. Previously we requested that dealers return their current stock of this part number that does not have a GREEN dot on the box and on the U-joint as indicated in the photos on the following page.
• 10141613May 29, 2018Body and structure. TSB: Referencing this Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures when reassembling and installing the front shock absorber with coil spring. Some 2005 - 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles with applicable VDS have a different coil spring diameter. This may lead to a lateral force applied to the support plate upon reassembly of the front shock absorber with coil spring assembly.
• 10141611May 25, 2018Body and structure. Dealer Daily Message: Frame Programs. Extension of Warranty Coverage for Frame Corrosion/Frame Replacement. Frame Ordering/Repair/Administration Updates Mis-Built. For frames that are suspected to have been mis-built, dealers should: 1. Contact the Parts Technical Support Group (PTSG) at [email protected] with information on the condition and status of repair. Also include the original part order reference…
• 10141578May 10, 2018Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle's frame. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 - 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10152113Mar 14, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Production Change Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2005 ? 2011 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10197489Mar 6, 2018Body and structure, Brakes. Brake line color codes.
• 10133633Mar 2, 2018Body and structure. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports of customer concerns in which the vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States) with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion with the vehicle?s frame. On May 21, 2017, a settlement of claims in a class action lawsuit involving 2005 ? 2010 Toyota Tacoma vehicles regarding frame corrosion was approved.
• 10133631Mar 2, 2018Body and structure. Dealer Letter: March 2, 2018. Rental sublet period added for use during repair. ? Primary Coverage expiration date changed. ? Ancillary parts coverage section added. Warranty Enhancement Program ZH6 Certain 2005 ? 2010 Model Year Tacoma Extension of Warranty Coverage for Frame Corrosion. In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to…
• 10133630Mar 1, 2018Body and structure. Technical Instructions: Update 3-1-18 - Frame part numbers corrected. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM ZH6. CERTAIN 2005 THROUGH 2010 MODEL YEAR TACOMA. FRAME REPLACEMENT.
• 10133628Mar 1, 2018Brakes. Dealer Daily Message: UPDATED Dealer Daily - DO NOT USE BRAKE LINES WITH WHITE MARK Warranty Enhancement Programs ZH6 - Certain 2005 ? 2010 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles Extension of Warranty Coverage for Frame Corrosion. A Brake Line used in certain 2005-2008 model year Tacoma frame replacement repairs has changed. Part Number: 47323-04160 (TUBE, RR BRAKE, No.3). In a previous Dealer Daily (published Feb.
• 10130007Feb 26, 2018Brakes, Body and structure. Dealer Daily Message: Warranty Enhancement Programs ZH6 - Certain 2005 ? 2010 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles. Extension of Warranty Coverage for Frame Corrosion. 2005-2008 Tacoma Frame Repair ? Brake Line Update. A Brake Line used in certain 2005-2008 model year Tacoma frame replacement repairs has changed.
• 10129996Feb 21, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 21, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Parts Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. September 10, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and the Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any…
• 10129986Feb 15, 2018Body and structure. Technical Instructions: Technical Instructions for Warranty Enhancement Program ZH6. Certain 2005 through 2010 Model Year Tacoma. UPDATED 2-15-2018. Frame Replacement.
• 10131759Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10129977Feb 12, 2018Tires. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact…
• 10129209Jan 23, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer Daily Message: Customer Support Program ZH2 Certain 2005 ? 2011 Model Year Tacoma Coverage for Propeller Shaft Universal Joints ? If the ZH2 condition is present for an extended period it can lead to damage of the propeller shaft. ? ONLY if there is damage to the propeller shaft should a new propeller shaft be ordered. ? For release of a propeller shaft by the PTSG (Parts Technical Support Group) refer to…
• 10131713Jan 11, 2018Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08. Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, and T-SB-0144-08 are obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of…
• 10131673Jan 9, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is a drivetrain vibration and/or drivetrain noise. If the vehicle continues to be driven with the aforementioned condition, there is risk of severe damage to the propeller shaft.
• 10146495Dec 14, 2017Body and structure. Dealer Letter: December 14, 2017. Technician Certification Requirements updated. Instructions added for CRC Spray Gun/Parts replacement requests.
• 10140603Dec 14, 2017Equipment. Dealer Letter: December 14, 2017. ? Technician Certification Requirements updated. ? Instructions added for CRC Spray Gun/Parts replacement requests.

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