2017 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

379 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2017 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.

• 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…
• 10131757Feb 6, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine type noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration and may be caused by rear differential vibration transferring through the chassis and body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin…
• 10129975Feb 6, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma Double Cab 4WD vehicles equipped with a BD22 rear differential may exhibit a whine type noise from the rear of the vehicle. This condition may occur while driving around 50 mph at constant speed, slight acceleration, or slight deceleration and may be caused by rear differential vibration transferring through the chassis and body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin…
• 10131752Feb 5, 2018Back-over prevention (rear camera), Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs…
• 10129970Feb 5, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Tacoma 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs…
• 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…
• 10131722Jan 19, 2018Body and structure. TT: Some customers may complain that the gap between the bed and rear bumper or bed and cab is too large or uneven from left to right. This Tech-Tip is to request measurement data when reporting gap complaints.
• 10131720Jan 18, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TT: Rear Differential Torque Confirmation. The Tacoma BD20 Rear Differential has two active part numbers for the fasteners that attach the differential carrier to the axle housing. Vehicles Equipped with BD20 Differential: - Tacoma 4x4 ? 4 cylinder ? Automatic Transmission - Tacoma 4x4 ? 6 cylinder ? Automatic Transmission - Tacoma PreRunner There are 10 fasteners on the BD20 differential (12mm fastener / 8 mm…
• 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…
• 10131712Jan 11, 2018Fuel system. TT: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. As new vehicle configurations have been released, several injector seal tool sets have been distributed to accommodate these new vehicles. There are a total of three injector seal tool sets for Toyota models, located…
• 10197494Dec 12, 2017Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10133659Nov 28, 2017Equipment. 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.
• 10133658Nov 28, 2017Equipment. TT: For customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the Bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in the repair manual which can be performed to diagnose the 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…
• 10133645Nov 20, 2017Engine. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma, 2017 model year Sienna and Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 10146519Nov 14, 2017Brakes. TSB: Some 2015 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque. Brake vibration can occur at any time if improper torque is applied to lug nuts. Even one lug nut over or under torqued can cause vibration.
• 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.
• 10132697Oct 24, 2017Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "Unable to update the software. Please try again later." If the following screen is seen; follow the directions below.
• 10123395Oct 13, 2017Suspension. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 13, 2017 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf spring when traveling over speed bumps or with movement from loading and unloading the suspension.
• 10119418Sep 12, 2017Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE September 12, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0279-17.
• 10119407Sep 8, 2017Equipment. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0103-16. The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0103-16 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.
• 10119400Sep 1, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: REVISION NOTICE 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. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel between 10 ? 30 mph caused by a…
• 10132470Aug 17, 2017Suspension. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf spring when traveling over speed bumps or with movement from loading and unloading the suspension. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
• 10116436Jul 27, 2017Exterior lighting. Southeast Toyota Accessory LED Fog & DRL 2 in 1 light inoperative. Provide Accessory lamp diagnostics and manufacturing date inspection information.
• 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…
• 10115280Jul 13, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2016 - 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles, after being parked for an extended period of time in inclement winter weather, may exhibit an intermittent or abnormal windshield wiper operation when initially turned on due to snow or sleet accumulation under the cowl louver.
• 10132349Jun 6, 2017Equipment. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a tonneau cover now have a replacement strap available (see Figure 1). Previously, if the strap was cut or damaged, it was a non-serviceable part. APPLICABLE WARRANTY ? This repair is covered under the Toyota Basic Warranty. This warrantyis in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date. ?
• 10142502Apr 12, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Toyota repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10142487Apr 4, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 4, 2017 Rev2: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Prius Prime vehicles. The Introduction has been updated to include new software changes. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year applicable vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E) / Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C) / Entune? Premium Audio (version 010171 or 010170 or 01017D) may exhibit one or more of…
• 10131858Mar 8, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements
• 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?.
• 10131804Feb 28, 2017Equipment. TT: Some customers may experience greyed out buttons or inactive screens (lockouts) while driving. This is to promote safe driving practices and reduce the amount of distractions while driving. These lockouts can?t be deactivated or defeated through any settings. The following is a list of common lockouts, however, this is not a complete list of lockouts.
• 10131799Feb 23, 2017Suspension, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: ?16-17MY Tacoma customers may complain about a squeak noise from rear leaf springs when vehicle experiences any up and down movement. Sand, dirt and/or debris may enter the space between the silencer pad and contact surface of the leaf spring. When the vehicle rear suspension experiences any movement, friction is caused between the silencer pad and spring components, which may result in a squeak noise.
• 10131786Feb 21, 2017Equipment. TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
• 10131782Feb 17, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with the 6 speed manual transmission (RC62F) may exhibit a high pitch whine noise when driving in 5th or 6th gear. A NEW heat insulator is available to address this condition.
• 10152237Jan 31, 2017Brakes. TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 31, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a howling or whistling noise from the front lower control arms at speeds of about 25 ? 45 mph. The noise may be more noticeable when cross winds are present. Follow the…
• 10152230Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Dealer Package: Due to an error made during vehicle processing, the Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire may not have been included with certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Toyota will mail a Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire to registered owners of affected certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. There is no action required by…
• 10152229Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Dealer Package Email: Due to an error made during vehicle processing, the Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire may not have been included with certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Toyota will mail a Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire to registered owners of affected certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. There is no action required…
• 10152228Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Region Letter: Due to an error made during vehicle processing, the Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire may not have been included with certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Toyota will mail a Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire to registered owners of affected certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. There is no action required by…
• 10152227Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Region Letter Email: Due to an error made during vehicle processing, the Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire may not have been included with certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. Toyota will mail a Tire Maintenance, Safety, and Warranty Manual for the Firestone spare tire to registered owners of affected certain 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles. There is no action required…
• 10152226Jan 25, 2017Equipment. Dealer Daily: Owner Notification H0B Dealer Letter and FAQ are now available on TIS.
• 10152214Jan 12, 2017Equipment. Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10152205Jan 6, 2017Electrical system. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the…
• 10132910Nov 15, 2016Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 15, 2016 Rev1: The Applicability, Introduction, Parts Information, and Calibration Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
• 10132895Nov 5, 2016Wheels. TT: Chrometec (plastic clad) wheels are being damaged during mounting and dismounting of tires.
• 10132860Oct 14, 2016Other or unknown. TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 14, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year Prius V vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

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