2019 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

236 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2019 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.

• 10173979Mar 23, 2020Equipment. Tundra and Tacoma vehicles covered by K0B must be inspected for non-Toyota-approved modifications to determine if the remedy can be performed. Some vehicles with non-Toyota-approved modifications may have the remedy performed, depending on the type of modification. This Job Aid is designed to assist the ASM with the inspection while the vehicle is on the service drive.
• 10173978Mar 23, 2020Equipment. SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B Frequently Asked Questions
• 10173977Mar 23, 2020Equipment, Brakes. The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of one of the system?s sensors, it is possible for water to enter the sensor. This can lead to PCS deactivation or inadvertent brake activation resulting in limited deceleration for a short duration of time. Please refer to the Owner?s Manual…
• 10173976Mar 23, 2020Other or unknown. The ?Modified Vehicles Handling Procedure? section has been updated with details on the new ?DRCC notification labels?.
• 10173968Mar 18, 2020Air bags, Forward collision avoidance. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles and All 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are equipped with Pre-collision System (PCS) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) as part of the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) package. The PCS and DRCC systems are designed to help mitigate a potential collision and maintain a pre-determined traveling distance.
• 10172864Feb 25, 2020Equipment. 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.
• 10172819Feb 4, 2020Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may experience a ?New software is not compatible with the system.? Pop-up while performing T-SB-0003-20 during the head unit software installation process
• 10171405Jan 27, 2020Equipment. TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the…
• 10171443Jan 13, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 13, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-20.
• 10171441Jan 13, 2020Electrical system, Brakes. TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17. ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0279-17 is obsolete and ANY printed versions should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2018 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with Entune? Audio (version 01013E), Entune? Audio Plus (version 010156 or 01015C), or Entune? Premium Audio (versions…
• 10171592Jan 6, 2020Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention…. TSB: Some 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a Blind Spot Monitor System warning message with any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present. ? C1AC1 ? Master Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment ? C1AC2 ? Slave Module Horizontal Axis Misalignment. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10169435Nov 18, 2019Equipment. TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects. In some instances, this condition causes the Panasonic head unit to reboot when the Bluetooth connection is initiated.
• 10169327Nov 14, 2019Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 14, 2019 Rev2: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated. August 15, 2018 Rev1: ? The Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year Highlander, Sienna, and Tacoma vehicles. ? The Introduction and Warranty Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed…
• 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…
• 10168529Oct 17, 2019Equipment. Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 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.
• 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.
• 10164352Jul 16, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue to determine the root cause. Other reasons the GFCI breaker may trip ? Circuit demand is too high for GFCI rating ? Worn out GFCI internal contacts ? Improper…
• 10164331Jul 1, 2019Equipment. Customer Letter: Due to an administrative error, we recently sent you a notice that DOES NOT involve your vehicle. Enclosed is the correct notice for your vehicle. Please accept our apology for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.
• 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.
• 10162757Jun 24, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. TSB: TMNA Accessory Sales and Marketing has developed a Toyota paint protection film (PPF) decal (treated with a specially developed light adhesive) for 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. The decal comes in two sizes (2.8 in. x 8 in. and 4 in. x 8 in.) for small and large hoods and will be applied to the top of PPF for all series at TLS accessory installation facilities. The decal is intended to stay affixed…
• 10162773Jun 19, 2019Electrical system. TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty Battery Testers.
• 10161543May 29, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Brakes. Dealer Package: 5/29/2019 The ?Remedy? section has been updated with details regarding the availability ofthe ?DRCC notification label?. The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of one of the system?s sensors, it is possible for water to enter the sensor.
• 10161530May 29, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance. Job Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA 2018 ? 2019 TUNDRA. Update 5/29/2019: Modified Vehicle Labels are now available (p. 40)
• 10162257May 21, 2019Body and structure. Crc spray quick referenceguide
• 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 ?
• 10162253May 17, 2019Suspension. TSB: REVISION NOTICE May 17, 2019 Rev1: ? The Production Change Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0023-18. ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0023-18 is obsolete and any printed…
• 10162248May 13, 2019Electrical system. Dealer Package: 5/13/2019 The ?Remedy? section has been updated with details explaining that vehicles withnon-Toyota authorized modifications such as grille guards, winches, light bars, oraftermarket steel bumpers should not have the remedy performed unless the vehicle is restored to its original condition. The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes…
• 10162244May 2, 2019Equipment. Job Aid: **Assistant Service Manager (ASM) Modified Vehicle Job Aid** Certain 2018 -2019 MY Tacoma and Tundra Millimeter Radar Wave Sensor. Tundra and Tacoma vehicles covered by K0B must be inspected for non-Toyota-approved modifications to determine if the remedy can be performed. Some vehicles with non-Toyota-approved modifications may have the remedy performed, depending on the type of modification.
• 10162243May 2, 2019Equipment. Owner's Manual Insert: **Owner?s Manual Insert** Millimeter Radar Wave Sensor
• 10162242May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. Dealer Package: 5/2/2019 The "Remedy" section has been updated with details on vehicles with non-Toyota authorized modifications that have changed features such as the ride height of the vehicle, the factory installed position of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the grille, etc. * A new section regarding the remedy procedure for modified vehicles has been added. *The "Warranty Reimbursement Procedure" has been…
• 10162241May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 - 2019 TACOMA 2018 - 2019 TUNDRA. Update 4/2/2019: Instructions provided for Tacoma Bar Type grill EPT Sealer application. Correction made to the Tundra TRD Pro grill photo. Update 5/2/2019: Instructions updated to confirm proper grill type for vehicle Grade and to identify modified vehicle
• 10162240May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. Dealer Email: - The "Remedy" section has been updated with details on vehicles with non-Toyota authorized modifications that have changed features such as the ride height of the vehicle, the factory installed position of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the grille, etc. - A new section regarding the remedy procedure for modified vehicles has been added. - The "Warranty Reimbursement Procedure" has been updated…
• 10161837May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. Region Email: - The ?Remedy? section has been updated with details on vehicles with non-Toyota authorized modifications that have changed features such as the ride height of the vehicle, the factory installed position of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the grille, etc. - A new section regarding the remedy procedure for modified vehicles has been added. - The ?Warranty Reimbursement Procedure? has been updated…
• 10161510May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Job Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA 2018 ? 2019 TUNDRA
• 10161509May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Non-Toyota-Approved Modification - Owner Acknowledgment Form: **Non-Toyota-Approved Modification - Owner Acknowledgment Form** Certain 2018 -2019 MY Tacoma and Tundra - Millimeter Radar Wave Sensor. Your vehicle is involved in Special Service Campaign K0B. It is equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of one…
• 10161508May 2, 2019Forward collision avoidance. Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA 2018 ? 2019 TUNDRA
• 10161407May 2, 2019Back-over prevention (rear camera), Forward collision avoidance, Lane departure. J0b Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA 2018 ? 2019 TUNDRA
• 10162234May 1, 2019Forward collision avoidance, Equipment. Region Email: - The "Remedy" section has been updated with details on vehicles with non-Toyota authorized modifications that have changed features such as the ride height of the vehicle, the factory installed position of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the grille, etc. - A new section regarding the remedy procedure for modified vehicles has been added. - The "Warranty Reimbursement Procedure" has been updated…
• 10159725Apr 17, 2019Lane departure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within the specified angle before performing axis beam adjustment. When used in conjunction with the repair manual, these BSM tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support sensor angle confirmation in varying shop environments.
• 10159709Apr 11, 2019Brakes, Electrical system, Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. Dealer Package: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision. Due to the mounting of one of the system?s sensors, it is possible for water to enter the sensor. This can lead to PCS deactivation or inadvertent brake activation resulting in limited deceleration for a short duration of time. Please refer to the…
• 10159703Apr 8, 2019Equipment, Suspension. Dealer Daily Message: **Modified Vehicle Handling Process UPDATE** Certain 2018 ? 2019 Model Year Tacoma and Tundra Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Handling Procedure for Modified Vehicles Some vehicles may have modifications not authorized or approved by Toyota that make it impossible to perform the remedy for this Special Service Campaign.
• 10197472Mar 28, 2019Equipment. Technician Certification Requirements.
• 10197447Mar 28, 2019Equipment, Lane departure. Millimeter wave radar sensor.

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