2021 Toyota Tacoma Technical Service Bulletins

165 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10209017Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. Ti: technical instructions for 22tc01 data communication module (dcm) reprogramming certain 2021 model year c-hr, rav4 prime, tundra certain 2021-2022 4runner, highlander, highlander hv, prius prime, sequoia, tacoma certain 2022 prius
• 10209016Feb 24, 2022Electrical system. RL: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Connect call.
• 10209015Feb 24, 2022Air bags, Electrical system. DL: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Connect call
• 10209009Feb 16, 2022Equipment. TT: Water intrusion to the ADD actuator is currently being investigated as a cause of 4WD inoperative complaints. P17A0 and P17A4 DTCs may set for this condition but not always
• 10208995Feb 1, 2022Seats. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10207964Jan 31, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit what customers describe as a 1 ? 3-second whistle noise from the HVAC system when the air conditioning system is ON. The whistle noise may occur as the compressor cycles ON/OFF and is more prevalent with increased engine RPM during hot ambient temperatures. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10207963Jan 28, 2022Electrical system. TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.
• 10207958Jan 20, 2022Electrical system. TT: Some customers may experience the inability to activate Remote Connect or Remote Connect becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. To simplify the diagnosis of this system and prevent the unnecessary replacement of parts, please refer to the procedure below.
• 10207946Jan 12, 2022Wheels, Tires, Equipment. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center…
• 10204571Nov 23, 2021Body and structure. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation.
• 10203540Oct 5, 2021Fuel system, Equipment. TT: Use the following aids in conjunction with the repair manual when removing the fuel tank from 2016-2022 model year Tacoma vehicles.
• 10202452Sep 3, 2021Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Lane departure. TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
• 10201400Jul 26, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2006 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in…
• 10201351Jul 6, 2021Equipment. TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10198155May 27, 2021Equipment. TSB: 2022 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle…
• 10198154May 27, 2021Tires, Wheels. TSB During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Refer to the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay…
• 10198150May 24, 2021Equipment. Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
• 10198138May 19, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. TT: This Tech Tip applies to Tacoma vehicles equipped with a BD20 rear differential ? Part Number: 41110-04130. Some 2020-2021 model year Tacoma customers may be concerned with a whine noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when driving at highways speeds (40+ MPH) and applying light throttle or slowly decelerating.
• 10198127May 7, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested by audio suppliers, FTS, and/or FPEs.
• 10198104May 3, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with Audio, Audio Plus, or Premium Audio (versions 1784) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Intermittent blank screen. ?Navigation map update fails. ?Album art inoperative. ?Pause function intermittently inoperative in CD mode. ?Intermittent DTC B15FE present. ?Abnormal energy flow screen appearance on Hybrid models. ?Abnormal phone…
• 10190461Mar 22, 2021Equipment. TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an FKS engine.
• 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190451Mar 12, 2021Seats, Equipment. TSB: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with dual-zone automatic climate control and without the seat heater option may have Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the air conditioning amplifier. The air conditioning amplifier logic has been modified to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10190448Mar 5, 2021Seats. TSB: Some 2010 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on horizontal surfaces such as the hood, roof, and trunk. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address…
• 10188913Feb 3, 2021Equipment. TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin. Follow the Procurement Procedure in this bulletin to request a replacement certification label or VIN plate.
• 10187264Jan 20, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns.
• 10187260Jan 12, 2021Engine cooling. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of extended engine idle with ambient temperatures greater than 100°F. Follow the Repair Procedure in the bulletin to address this condition.
• 10187246Dec 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Suspension. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10187245Dec 15, 2020Forward collision avoidance, Air bags. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 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.
• 10186200Dec 15, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph. This vibration is felt in the seat, floorboard, and/or steering wheel. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10186199Dec 15, 2020Forward collision avoidance. TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 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.
• 10184559Nov 19, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the wireless phone charger assembly rubber pad is deformed. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10184549Nov 13, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TT: Some vehicles may experience an issue related to the DCM, the following information is consolidating the available diagnostic information in one document.
• 10183284Oct 22, 2020Electrical system. TSB: An initialization procedure is required to activate the Entune? 3.0 App Suite Connect for Audio, Audio Plus, and Premium Audio head units before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The initialization procedure may also be performed under other circumstances, such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer?s personal settings are erased.
• 10183283Oct 22, 2020Wheels, Other or unknown. TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Refer to the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay…
• 10183282Oct 22, 2020Equipment. TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life. As a matter of policy, Toyota does not provide battery warranty coverage for…
• 10183281Oct 21, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10183273Oct 20, 2020Equipment. TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10182981Oct 9, 2020Equipment. TSB: 2021 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle…
• 10181773Sep 18, 2020Seats. TT: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control without the Seat Heater Option may have DTC B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the Air Conditioning Amplifier.
• 10181745Sep 10, 2020Seats. TT: Some 2021 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control without the Seat Heater Option may have DTC B14C0 and B14C1 (Right/Left Front Seat Heater Circuit) stored in the Air Conditioning Amplifier.
• 10179789Aug 28, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function of mechanical systems.
• 10179745Aug 28, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ?Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ?Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). ?Interior cleanliness. ?Proper function of mechanical systems.
• 10179702Aug 7, 2020Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179606Aug 7, 2020Equipment, Engine. TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle drivability. Specifically, we are looking at vehicle surge/hesitation condition (inconsistent acceleration) and would like to recover detailed customer voice and vehicle data.
• 10179690Aug 3, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 3, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10179594Aug 3, 2020Equipment. TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE August 3, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
• 10178527Jul 31, 2020Wheels, Other or unknown. TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation. Refer to the Tire Positioning Procedure in this bulletin to ensure that the original tires stay…
• 10178526Jul 31, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. TSB: All 2021 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seat floor mats to the…
• 10178525Jul 31, 2020Body 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 2021 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 to the…

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