2012 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

464 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10165993Sep 5, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. These reports have indicated that these vehicles, when operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States1) with high road salt usage, or exposed to other environmental factors, may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame.
• 10165992Sep 5, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. These reports have indicated that these vehicles, when operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States1) with high road salt usage, or exposed to other environmental factors, may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame.
• 10165991Sep 4, 2019Body and structure. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. These reports have indicated that these vehicles, when operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States1) with high road salt usage, or exposed to other environmental factors, may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame.
• 10165990Sep 4, 2019Body and structure. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. These reports have indicated that these vehicles, when operated in specific cold climate areas (Cold Climate States1) with high road salt usage, or exposed to other environmental factors, may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame.
• 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…
• 10159682Apr 1, 2019Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE March 29, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0035-19.
• 10160753Mar 29, 2019Body and structure. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0223-17. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0223-17 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit rust spots on the B-pillar and/or C-pillar (double cab only) area on either or both driver and passenger…
• 10155247Feb 28, 2019Electrical system, 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…
• 10155238Feb 25, 2019Equipment. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10154800Feb 7, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 7, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2010 - 2014 model year Matrix, 2017 - 2019 model year C-HR, 2019 model year Corolla Hatchback, and 2018 - 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. G418 The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. March 7, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. Any previous printed…
• 10152183Nov 13, 2018Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 13, 2018 Rev2: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. September 20, 2017 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit rust spots on the B-pillar and/or C-pillar (double cab only) area on either or both driver and passenger sides.
• 10150015Sep 12, 2018Equipment. 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…
• 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.
• 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…
• 10143951Jul 26, 2018Engine cooling. Warranty Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10143950Jul 26, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer Package: 07/26/2018 ? The original secondary coverage parameters were ?10 Years from the Date of First Use or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first?. The secondary coverage parameters have been updated to ?10 Years from the Date of First Use, regardless of mileage?. ? All vehicle owners will be sent an owner letter informing them of the updated coverage parameters. Toyota has received a number of reports…
• 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…
• 10142899Jun 20, 2018Engine cooling. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 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…
• 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.
• 10141580May 11, 2018Engine cooling. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 11, 2018 Rev1: * The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 1GR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?
• 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…
• 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…
• 10131750Feb 2, 2018Equipment. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10129968Feb 2, 2018Equipment, Seats. TSB: The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and synthetic leather care in Toyota vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner?s Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
• 10131725Jan 22, 2018Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 22, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016 - 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Warranty Information, Parts Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 - 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a reed/buzz type wind noise from the LH and/or RH front door when…
• 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…
• 10131711Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Warranty Policy Bulletin: Toyota has received reports in which customers have indicated that there is an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10131710Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer Package: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10131709Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10131708Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer Daily Message: Customer Support Program ZHA Certain 2012 Model Year Tacoma Coverage for Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves ? Customer Support Program ZHA Dealer Letter is now available on TIS.
• 10131687Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10131686Jan 11, 2018Engine cooling. Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves. In these reports, customers have experienced an illumination of the check engine light (Malfunction Indicator Light). This condition can be due to moisture/water in the Air Injection Pumps and/or Air Switching Valves.
• 10197494Dec 12, 2017Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10146492Dec 12, 2017Engine. TSB: Some 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 1GR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P2440/P2442 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1/Bank 2). This condition may be caused by moisture intrusion into the air injection pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10140599Dec 12, 2017Equipment, Engine. TSB: Some 2012 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 1GR-FE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P2440/P2442 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1/Bank 2). This condition may be caused by moisture intrusion into the air injection pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10133654Nov 22, 2017Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. In the event that a Toyota vehicle becomes submerged in water, many components may be physically damaged. Electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, are particularly susceptible to corrosion and subsequent…
• 10123430Oct 30, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 30, 2017 Rev1: * Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0012-13. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures…
• 10123420Oct 27, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) may be available from Toyota, provided the request meets one of the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10132478Sep 20, 2017Equipment, Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 20, 2017 Rev1: The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit rust spots on the B-pillar and/or C-pillar (double cab only) area on either or both driver and passenger side. Repairing/repainting and installation of paint protective films in the affected areas…
• 10132410Jul 20, 2017Air bags, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling regulations at the state and local level define the pre-disposal deployment of airbag and pre-tensioner assemblies as hazardous material treatment. Hazardous material treatment may require special training, certification or licensing in certain…
• 10132355Jun 12, 2017Body and structure. TSB: Some 2012 ? 2015 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit rust spots on the B-pillar and/or C-pillar (double cab only) area on either or both driver and passenger side. Repairing/repainting and installation of paint protective films in the affected areas will be required to address this condition. The paint repair may need to be sublet to a body shop. NOTE: If this condition is present in AT LEAST 1 door, ALL…
• 10131852Mar 8, 2017Air bags. Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
• 10131851Mar 8, 2017Air bags. Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
• 10131850Mar 7, 2017Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 07, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Toyota vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed the paint may have a stained appearance. These stains appear to be under the clear coat (repainting this area is NOT necessary). The stain patterns are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?.
• 10131786Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.

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