2013 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

429 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10062062Sep 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10131986Sep 23, 2013Engine, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a wind whistle type noise from the front of the vehicle. This noise may be coming from the radiator grille where it meets the hood. A radiator grille seal has been developed to address this condition.
• 10075931Sep 23, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061623Sep 23, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132157Sep 13, 2013Equipment. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
• 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.
• 10062058Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10062057Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132231Aug 8, 2013Other or unknown. This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10062009Aug 2, 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.
• 10132267Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Some MY 2012-2013 Highlander, highlander HV, Tacoma, and Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Bluetooth mobile device ringtone volume is stuck at MAX VOLUME and cannot be adjusted after pairing a mobile device.
• 10075955Jul 17, 2013Electrical system. Some MY 2012-2013 Highlander, Highlander HV, Tacoma, and Venza vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Bluetooth mobile device ringtone volume is stuck at MAX VOLUME and cannot be adjusted after pairing a mobile device
• 10062052Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132239Jul 11, 2013Equipment. The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10061589Jul 11, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10132022May 23, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2010 ? 2013 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where a deformed windshield dam or the weatherstrip may be loose between the interior A-pillar garnish and windshield glass. Normally, the windshield dam is not visible and is only necessary for production. Over time, the dam adhesive may lose adhesion and deform. There is no functional concern with the windshield sealing and there is no need to…
• 10061580May 23, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132049May 22, 2013Equipment. The Premium Display Audio type Entune system does not connect to the internet when using an iPhone.
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062018May 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132047May 14, 2013Equipment. When diagnosing audio, navigation, and Bluetooth concerns on Toyota vehicles equipped with Premium Display Audio with Entune, adhere to the guidelines listed below.
• 10062048May 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132291Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Toyota models equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all the vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle.
• 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.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 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.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133797Mar 26, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0051-13.
• 10133795Mar 26, 2013Equipment. 2012-2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.2.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
• 10061564Mar 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133809Mar 25, 2013Engine. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10061331Feb 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10133893Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. Use the following procedures to check and/or update the software version of Entune/Navigation for Non-HDD Type Units.
• 10133892Jan 16, 2013Equipment. Vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.1.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.

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