2012 Toyota Tundra Technical Service Bulletins

316 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10132269Jul 25, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10062053Jul 25, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132239Jul 11, 2013Equipment. The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10061589Jul 11, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133669Jun 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0171/P0174 (System too Lean Bank 1/ Bank 2), P0172/P0175 (System too Rich Bank 1/Bank 2), P1604 (Startability Malfunction), and/or P1605 (Rough Idling) after attempting to start the engine. Alcohol Density Estimate values may be high even though the vehicle was…
• 10132048May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10062016May 22, 2013Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10197430May 15, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. Number and identification of covered vehicles. LSC expired.
• 10132054May 15, 2013Equipment. In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited Service Campaign (LSC) on certain 2012-2013 MY Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. This LSC will cover approximately 19,000 Sequoia and 103,000 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine.
• 10132053May 15, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. In certain 2012-2013 Model Year Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles equipped with a 5.7 liter gasoline or Flex Fuel engines, the ECM calibration may cause an emissions control component called an Air Injection Pump to fail under certain driving conditions.
• 10132047May 14, 2013Equipment. When diagnosing audio, navigation, and Bluetooth concerns on Toyota vehicles equipped with Premium Display Audio with Entune, adhere to the guidelines listed below.
• 10062048May 14, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132297Apr 30, 2013Other or unknown. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see Limited Service Campaign LSC D0E.
• 10132328Apr 29, 2013Equipment. In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is launching a Limited Service Campaign on certain 2012 - 2013 MY Tundra and Sequoia vehicles This LSC will cover approx. 19,000 Sequoia and 103,000 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 5.7 liter engine.
• 10052586Apr 29, 2013Engine. Toyota: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain conditions, the engine control module (ecm) calibration may cause emissions control component, air injection pump, to fail. Models 2012-2013 tundra, sequoia.
• 10132290Apr 26, 2013Engine. Some 2012-2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE engine may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with DTC P0171/P0174 (lean), P0172/P0175 (rich), P1604 Startability, and/or P1605 Rough Idle after attempting to start the engine.
• 10075795Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061570Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061569Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061328Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132295Apr 23, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0054-13.
• 10132287Apr 23, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10132316Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Since MY 2011, several different update or upgrade USB SSTs have been issued for Toyota audio and navigation systems. Refer to the chart below for a comprehensive list of all current and previously issued USB SSTs and their applicability.
• 10132281Apr 4, 2013Body and structure, Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, or at the top of the rear glass, the source of the noise may be the two stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield/rear glass, or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield/rear glass area.
• 10062044Apr 4, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133809Mar 25, 2013Engine. Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
• 10062010Mar 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133785Mar 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2010 ? 2013 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a condition where a deformed windshield dam, or some weatherstrip may be loose between the A-pillar garnish and windshield glass. Normally, the windshield dam is not visible and is only necessary for production. Over time, the dam adhesive may lose adhesion and deform. There is no functional concern with the windshield sealing and there is no need to replace…
• 10133783Mar 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012 ? 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FE/FBE (5.7 L) engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2440/P2442 (Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Open Bank 1/Bank 2) under freezing ambient conditions. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Use the…
• 10061556Mar 6, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133860Feb 27, 2013Electrical system. The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
• 10133836Feb 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin contains general vehicle pulling diagnosis and repair procedures along with specific information to help correct pulling complaints.
• 10133831Feb 8, 2013Equipment. Some 2012-2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles equipped with 3UR-FBE engines may exhibit a MIL"ON" condition with DTC P0418 and/or P2445 present. The ECM logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Please follow the repair procedure below to address this condition.
• 10072035Feb 8, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060850Feb 8, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133867Feb 7, 2013Equipment. SSTs are key elements to provide your customers with swift and accurate repairs resulting in superior customer satisfaction.
• 10133928Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall.
• 10133901Jan 29, 2013Equipment. This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0012-13.
• 10133898Jan 29, 2013Brakes. Some 2007 ? 2012 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a rubbing or grinding noise from the rear when making left or right turns. New parking brake plate sub-assemblies have been developed to address this condition.
• 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.
• 10060842Jan 29, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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…
• 10133964Dec 21, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133962Dec 7, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133997Oct 22, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2012 and 2013 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles with the 3UR-FBE (5.7 L) engine may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0461 (Fuel Level Sensor ?A? Circuit Range/Performance) after a recent fuel refill. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to address this condition. Use the following repair procedure to recalibrate the…
• 10050759Oct 22, 2012Engine. Toyota: after recently filling tank with fuel, mil on condition for engine would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0461, and to address this condition, an engine control module/ecm logic was revised. Models 2012-2013 sequoia, tundra.
• 10134022Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an error message when they attempt to use the Entune application.
• 10134021Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an iPod Authorization error when they plug their iPhone into the USB port.

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