2016 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

410 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10169321Nov 13, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: Warranty Reimbursement Opcode Sublets have been updated. Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame.
• 10169320Nov 12, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: K0D Estimated Launch Timing has been updated to reflect Cincinnati Region Launch. Warranty Reimbursement Procedure has been updated to reflect K0D Launch and possible outcomes after inspection. Toyota has received reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• 10169418Nov 7, 2019Body and structure. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0D FRAME CORROSION RESISTANT COMPOUND (CRC) APPLICATION CERTAIN 2016 ? 2017 MODEL YEAR TACOMA (2011-2015 model year instructions can be found on TIS) COLD CLIMATE STATES ONLY
• 10169416Nov 7, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic…
• 10169415Nov 7, 2019Body and structure. Region Letter: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle?s frame. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic…
• 10169414Nov 7, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011- 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's frame. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic…
• 10169413Nov 7, 2019Body and structure. Region Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011- 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. In these reports, customers have indicated that vehicles operated in specific cold climate areas with high road salt usage may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicle's frame. This condition is unrelated to and separate from normal surface rust which is commonly found on metallic…
• 10168537Oct 21, 2019Steering. 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…
• 10168520Oct 14, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 14, 2019 Rev1: ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P013A00 and/or P013C00 (O2 Slow Response) due to an incomplete weld around the front exhaust pipe…
• 10166026Sep 19, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 19, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year Tacoma vehicles and engine and transmission types. ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. February 25, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles and engine and transmission types. ? The Warranty Information section has been…
• 10166024Sep 18, 2019Equipment, 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.
• 10166005Sep 12, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Package: 09/12/19 Warranty Reimbursement section has been updated to include claim filing instructions for vehicles covered under the 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain 2011-2017 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• 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.
• 10164869Aug 2, 2019Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P013A00 and/or P013C00 (O2 Slow Response) due to an incomplete weld around the front exhaust pipe assembly (either bank). Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 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…
• 10162761Jun 27, 2019Engine, Equipment. TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Toyota and the addition of compressor oil is required to complete the repairs, the various 1234YF compressor oils (ND-12, PS-D1, or VC100YF) are available through the Toyota Approved Dealer Equipment website.
• 10162793Jun 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0171-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel…
• 10162758Jun 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 24, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0071-19.
• 10162255May 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 20, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles. September 1, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction, Production Change Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ?
• 10162247May 13, 2019Lane departure. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor System Warning message with any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present. ? U0232 ? Lost Communication with Blind Spot Monitor Slave Module ? U0233 ? Lost Communication with Blind Spot Monitor Master Module ? C1AC1 ? Master Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment ? C1AC2 ? Slave Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment ? C1AB6…
• 10197472Mar 28, 2019Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10158571Mar 4, 2019Body and structure. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year Tacoma 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
• 10155248Feb 28, 2019Electrical system. 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.
• 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…
• 10155239Feb 25, 2019Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 25, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles and engine and transmission types. ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. ? The Repair Procedure section has been updated with the addition of step 84. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ?
• 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…
• 10154796Feb 6, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 6, 2019 Rev2: ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. September 12, 2018 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an LED type center high mount stop lamp may exhibit a water leak into the rear of the cab.
• 10153282Jan 16, 2019Electrical system. TSB: Some 2016 - 2018 model year Prius and Tacoma, 2017 - 2018 model year Prius Prime and Sienna, and 2018 model year Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P261093 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance No Operation) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this…
• 10153246Jan 16, 2019Engine cooling. TT: The current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when controlling the direct injectors manually on 2GR-FKS engines. When direct injection is started and then stopped using the active test, current ECU logic does not turn off the direct injectors and can cause DTCs P017200, P017500 and P0160300. To avoid this condition, technicians should raise engine RPM when changing back…
• 10152184Nov 13, 2018Electrical system. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 13, 2018 Rev2: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. March 16, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. ? The entire bulletin 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. T-SB-0103-16 and T-SB-0337-17. ? The…
• 10152178Nov 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 12, 2018 Rev2: ? The Calibration Information and the Repair Procedure sections have been updated. July 31, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles. ? The Parts Information and Calibration Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ?
• 10152605Oct 29, 2018Body and structure. TT: Precautions regarding lift point interference with frame hole plugs: To help prevent water from entering the vehicle's frame, hole plugs are installed in certain locations of the frame during manufacturing. ? One of the hole plug styles allow water to drain from the bottom of the frame yet block water from entering. ? This one-way drain plug is located near a usable frame lift point.
• 10152600Oct 23, 2018Seats. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the LH or RH seat heater is inoperative. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10132868Oct 18, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 18, 2016 Rev1: The Introduction has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR engine and 6 speed manual transmission may exhibit difficulty when shifting out of ANY gear after driving for an extended period of time. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
• 10145751Sep 19, 2018Engine cooling, Steering. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine idle surge with steering input. The surge is most noticeable under the following conditions: ? The vehicle is operated at an idle creep speed. ? The steering wheel is turned (i.e., backing out of a garage or executing parking lot maneuvers). ? The engine coolant temperature is low. Follow the Repair Procedure in…
• 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…
• 10150013Sep 12, 2018Body and structure. TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 12, 2018 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an LED type center high mount stop lamp may exhibit a water leak into the rear of the cab. Upon closer inspection, it may become apparent that the water leak is coming from the space between…
• 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.
• 10149993Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0N HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CERTAIN 2016-2017 MODEL TACOMA
• 10149992Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Dealer Package: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
• 10149991Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Region Letter: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
• 10149990Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Region Email: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced with improper dimensions. A blower motor fan hub with improper dimensions may develop a crack over time. If a vehicle is continuously operated with this condition, the damage may worsen, leading to an abnormal noise and eventually an inoperable blower motor fan.
• 10149194Aug 16, 2018Equipment. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0N HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CERTAIN 2016-2017 MODEL TACOMA

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