2020 Toyota Tundra Technical Service Bulletins

159 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 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.

• 10220174May 26, 2022Equipment. 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.
• 10220154May 13, 2022Other or unknown. TT: To improve customer support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
• 10214347Mar 24, 2022Equipment. 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
• 10214323Mar 17, 2022Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions
• 10210373Mar 8, 2022Electrical system. TT: When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern, the DCA-8000 is the only appropriate tool to use for diagnosis
• 10210365Mar 3, 2022Electrical system. 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
• 10208998Feb 3, 2022Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles equipped with a sliding sunroof or moonroof may exhibit a binding, seizing, or sticking condition when attempting to open or close. In some cases, a clicking noise is present when the sliding sunroof or moonroof is stuck open or closed. This condition may be caused by rusted or seized sliding roof cables
• 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…
• 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…
• 10207940Jan 7, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1060) or Premium Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit the following condition: ?Distorted screen when using Apple CarPlay® while making a hands-free phone call. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in…
• 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.
• 10204562Nov 12, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently inoperative. ?DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) B15DB present. ?Changing the Auto Relock Timer setting also changes the Remote 2-Press unlock setting. Some 2020 ?
• 10203532Oct 1, 2021Equipment. 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 customer?s…
• 10203529Oct 1, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a ?High Transmission Fluid Temp? warning message on the instrument cluster Multi-information Display (MID) when towing in tow/haul mode at highway speeds. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to address this drive mode condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this…
• 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.
• 10201395Jul 21, 2021Equipment. TT: Customer complaint of HVAC compressor ?Bang? type noise upon initial compressor engagement when air conditioning has not been operated for an extended period (~24 hrs. or longer). The noise is caused by compressor oil collecting in the compressor and upon initial compressor engagement, the compressor must pump the oil out causing the ?Bang? noise. Compressor engagements thereafter are normal and less audible as…
• 10201369Jul 9, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently inoperative. ?DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) B15DB present. ?Changing the Auto Relock Timer setting also changes the Remote 2-Press unlock setting. Some 2020 ?
• 10198150May 24, 2021Equipment. Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
• 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…
• 10190460Mar 17, 2021Air bags. Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190453Mar 12, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
• 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.
• 10187274Jan 5, 2021Seat belts, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1186) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?WiFi intermittently inoperative. ?DTC B15DB present. ?Changing the Auto Relock Timer setting also changes the Remote 2-Press unlock setting. Some 2020 ?
• 10185760Dec 17, 2020Electrical system, Brakes, Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1060) or Premium Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit the following concern: ?Distorted screen when using Apple CarPlay® while making a hands-free phone call. Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10187241Dec 14, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera), Brakes. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
• 10186195Dec 14, 2020Brakes. TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
• 10185788Dec 11, 2020Equipment. OBSOLETE NOTICE December 11, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0119-20.
• 10185775Dec 10, 2020Suspension. TT: Some 2018-2021 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a front vibration when braking.
• 10184554Nov 19, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia, Tundra and 2021 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Prius, Prius Prime, and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit inoperative Apple CarPlay® with all iPhone® 12 models. An updated USB port is available to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10184549Nov 13, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TT: Some vehicles may experience an issue related to the DCM, the following information is consolidating the available diagnostic information in one document.
• 10183286Oct 22, 2020Electrical system, Other or unknown. TT: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year C-HR, RAV4, RAV4 HV, Sequoia, Tundra and 2021 model year Avalon, Avalon HV, Prius, Prius Prime, and RAV4 Prime vehicles may exhibit inoperative Apple CarPlay® with only iPhone® 12 devices (iPhone® 12, iPhone® 12 Max, iPhone® 12 Pro, or iPhone® 12 Pro Max).
• 10183281Oct 21, 2020Engine cooling. TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10183188Oct 16, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Toyota vehicles.
• 10182983Oct 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Steering. 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 customer?s…
• 10182982Oct 9, 2020Equipment. 2020 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…
• 10182969Oct 6, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. TSB: Some 2020 model year vehicles equipped with Audio Plus (version 1021) or Premium Audio (version 1021) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Barge in function defaulted to OFF. ?Limited phone book grammar. ?Difficult Hand Free operation. ?Abnormal Electronic Owner?s Manual operation ?Music does not automatically resume when using Android Auto?. ?Cover art is not displayed. ?Vehicle…
• 10181744Sep 10, 2020Body and structure, Equipment. TT: Some 2014-2020 model year Tundra vehicles with a TRD skid plate may exhibit a ?creaking? or ?crackling? noise coming from the lower front end. The source of this noise has been pinpointed in several cases to the TRD skid plate contacting the frame crossmember.
• 10181786Sep 1, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with JBL amplifiers may exhibit no sound in all modes, an intermittent loud popping noise, and/or static noise coming from the speakers. Updated amplifiers are available through the exchange program to address this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10179765Aug 12, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the…
• 10179721Aug 12, 2020Electrical system. TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update; however, the process for generating license keys differs from previous generations. Before attempting to perform a map update, the…
• 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, 2020Engine, Equipment. 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.
• 10178528Jul 31, 2020Body and structure. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 31, 2020: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.

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