2009 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

314 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10132055Nov 4, 2013Seats, Air bags, Equipment. Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Toyota may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in…
• 10132135Oct 24, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. 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 they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10062070Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132136Oct 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10132084Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly
• 10132156Sep 13, 2013Equipment. If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
• 10062013Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131984Sep 9, 2013Equipment, Brakes. A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
• 10131983Sep 6, 2013Seat belts. The customer (individual requiring the extender) must visit a Toyota dealership to have the required measurements made and to complete the Seat Belt Extender Worksheet. The worksheet will allow the proper fitting and selection of a Seat Belt Extender for the customer. The dealership personnel should then determine the applicable part number and place an order through Dealer Daily
• 10132231Aug 8, 2013Other or unknown. This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10062051Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132269Jul 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10062053Jul 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133673Jun 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission may exhibit a slipping feeling in all forward gears and reverse. Replacement of the clutch disk, clutch cover, flywheel, and clutch pedal turnover spring is required to repair the vehicle. Follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132289Apr 26, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera), Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission may exhibit a whine noise from the rear differential between 50 ? 60 mph (80 ? 97 km/h). Use the following Repair Procedure to address this condition.
• 10052154Apr 26, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: on some vehicles, with 5 speed automatic transmission, can hear a whinnying noise coming from the rear differential. Model 2005-2013 tacoma.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10133822Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
• 10133821Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
• 10133787Mar 15, 2013Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel around 15-25 mph caused by a second order driveline vibration. Use the following procedure to address the condition.
• 10133860Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133824Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some 4WD 2005 ? 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a ?bump-from-behind? sensation just before a stop or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to reduce this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve this condition.
• 10061331Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060844Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133928Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133897Jan 29, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the 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 TIS and the CUW.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the 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…
• 10133949Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2WD 2005 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk/thunk noise from the rear of the vehicle or a ?bump-from-behind? sensation just before a stop or when accelerating from a stop. Improvements have been implemented on the rear propelled shaft (driveshaft). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to improve this condition.
• 10133948Dec 21, 2012Steering, Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel around 15-25 MPH caused by a second order driveline vibration. Use the following procedure to address this condition.
• 10062006Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061275Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10054799Dec 21, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Toyota: the driveline vibrates between 15-25 mph. Model 2005-2013 tacoma.
• 10133974Oct 4, 2012Body and structure. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur.
• 10061649Oct 4, 2012Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133973Oct 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2005 ? 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released. Changes have been made to the clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder assembly to address this condition.
• 10061647Oct 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061276Oct 3, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10044157Mar 23, 2012Steering. Toyota: steering intermediate shaft rattle noise. Some vehicles may exhibit steering rattle noise when driven over rough road surfaces. Also included 2wd tacoma prerunner. Model years 2005-2012.
• 10060761Sep 7, 2011Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10075796Jun 28, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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