2003 Toyota Tundra Technical Service Bulletins

120 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Toyota Tundra. 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.

• 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.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133878Jan 2, 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 Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates…
• 10045140Jun 13, 2012Vehicle speed control. Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied.
• 10046399Mar 12, 2012Body and structure. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. In certain cold climate areas, with high usage of road salt, frames of trucks would exhibit more than normal rust corrosion, causing perforation of metal. Models 2000-03 tundra.
• 10042946Dec 1, 2011Fuel system, Body and structure. Toyota: some vehicles may experience excessive corrosion of rear cross member and fuel tank mounting system and straps when operated in cold climate areas.
• 10042555Sep 6, 2011Air bags, Seats. Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags.
• 10037887Jan 5, 2011Fuel system. Toyota: 2003-2004 tundra. A fuel filler problem is causing the malfunction indicator light to turn on.
• 10034284Feb 4, 2010Engine cooling. Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. 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. Model years from 2001-2011.
• 10019666Mar 17, 2006Brakes. Inconsistent or unusual brake feeling.
• 10015504Jun 27, 2005Suspension. Special service campaign 50j - phase I - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle self-centering, and noise in the front suspension.
• 10016182May 19, 2005Brakes. Diagnostics - anti-lock brake system (denso made). Repair manual correction. 00400-rm445. 00400-rm956-u1. 00400-rm109-1u1.
• 10015554Feb 28, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 2003 tundra repair manual correction for the torque converter clutch and drive plate (automatic transmission). 00400-rm956-u1.
• 10015532Feb 9, 2005Engine cooling. Abnormal squeal noise from the engine accessory drive belt area, usually during cold start-up. An improved 2uz-fe accessory drive belt has been developed to correct this condition.
• 10015560Feb 2, 2005Engine cooling. Repair manual correction for the engine (5vz-fe). 00400-rm956-u1. *tt 00400-rm956-u1. *tt 00400-rm885-u1.
• 10017616Jan 25, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Front window rattle.
• 10016052Nov 23, 2004Engine cooling. Diagnostics - engine (2uz-fe) repair manual correction on 2003 toyota tundra. 00400-rm956-u1.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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