2016 Toyota Tacoma technical service bulletins
410 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, including 3 warranty extensions.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front inner...
- Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process
- Structure: body
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames, front inner...
- Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- Technical instructions for customer support program 23TE08 coverage for paint peeling on exterior door...
- Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Job Aid
- Paint peeling along the exterior window door frames, inner fender edges under the hood, and/or A-pillars
- 21TD03
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Paint peeling along the exterior window door frames and/or inner fender edges under the hood
- Customer Support Program 23TE08 Paint Repair Process Updated 10.02.2024 – Updated Parts quantity on two parts.
- Technical instructions for customer support program 23TE08 coverage for paint peeling on door frames +...
- Customer support program frequently asked questions
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Customer renotificaions for 21TD03, 22LD01, 22LD02
- The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle...
- This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Customers have expressed concerns about the performance of Qi Wireless Chargers
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
- TI: K0D expired on 10/31/2023
- DP: K0D expired on 10/31/2023
- K0D expired on 10/31/2023.
- TI: K0D expired on 10/31/2023
- Obsolete notice
- DP: Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front...
- RL: Toyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames and front...
- FAQ: Certain 2016-2022 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles Painted with Super White (040) Paint Color Coverage for...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- Squeak or creak noise from the clutch pedal when it is depressed or released.
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- DP: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain...
- DL: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on certain...
- DP: Although the high-pressure fuel pump is covered by Toyota?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 5 years...
- Condition where snow or ice builds up between the right or left front door and front fender, preventing...
- TT: Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) does not include notes requiring ordering the Protector Heater seals...
- TT: Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) does not include notes requiring ordering the Protector Heater seals...
- Knocking noise from the vacuum pump at idle
- DP Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles
- Vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) typically between 30 ? 10 mph
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- What customers describe as a 1 ? 3-second whistle noise from the HVAC system when the air conditioning...
- DP: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma...
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Head unit reboots at a specific location
- This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode?...
- Obsolete notice
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Head unit reboots at a specific location
- RL: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle...
- DP: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle...
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- TT: The purpose of this Tech Tip is to provide diagnostic tips to prevent misdiagnosis of the following...
- Technical instructions for warranty enhancement program zka certain 2016 through 2017 model year tacoma
- What customers describe as a 1 ? 3-second whistle noise from the HVAC system when the air conditioning...
- TSB This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- TT: Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free
- TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 21TD03 CERTAIN 2016 ? 2019 Model Year Double Cab...
- DP: The Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the involved vehicles has a seal between the lamp and the vehicle...
- TT: Use the following aids in conjunction with the repair manual when removing the fuel tank from...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone
- DD: Certain 2016-2019 Model Year Double Cab Tacoma Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp ? Water Leak 21TD03 has...
- Condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest
- Updates to the 2014-2021 toyota universal flat rate manual
- Chirp noise from the main accessory drive belt
- This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode?...
- Obsolete notice
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a...
- Paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are...
- Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign K0D frame corrosion resistant compound (CRC)...
- RE: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma...
- DE: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma...
- RL: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma...
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P211904 (ECM/PCM Throttle Actuator ?A? Control...
- Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN...
- Condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of...
- Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles
- Vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 30 ? 10 mph
- Obsolete notice
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P261093 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance No...
- Condition in which the wireless phone charger assembly rubber pad is deformed
- TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
- Condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of...
- Obsolete notice
- DL: The Toyota Spray Wax Aftersales Support Program has been created to provide dealers access to...
- DL: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011
- DL: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma...
- TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (non-hybrid) Toyota vehicle may require additional...
- Supersession notice
- Ti: technical instructions for limited service campaign K0D frame corrosion resistant compound (CRC)...
- Vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 10 ? 30 mph
- MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P211904 (ECM/PCM Throttle Actuator ?A? Control...
- Obsolete notice
- TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the...
- Supersession notice
- Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles
- TT: Some vehicles may experience a ?New software is not compatible with the system.? Pop-up while...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0D FRAME CORROSION RESISTANT...
- Region Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year...
- Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year...
- Region Letter: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model year...
- Dealer Package: January 23, 2020 K0D is available in Chicago Region
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Dealer Package: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011 ? 2017 model...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0D FRAME CORROSION RESISTANT...
- Revision notice
- Dealer Package: Warranty Reimbursement Opcode Sublets have been updated
- Dealer Package: K0D Estimated Launch Timing has been updated to reflect Cincinnati Region Launch
- Region Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011- 2017 model year...
- Dealer Email: Toyota has received reports regarding frame corrosion perforation on 2011- 2017 model year...
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons
- Dealer Package: 09/12/19 Warranty Reimbursement section has been updated to include claim filing...
- Dealer Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on...
- Dealer Package: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on...
- Region Email: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on...
- Region Letter: Toyota has received a number of reports regarding vehicle frame corrosion perforation on...
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Some 2016
- Revision notice
- TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Toyota and the addition of...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Blind Spot Monitor System Warning message with any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Corrosion or paint blistering on the front and/or rear lower door sill(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: The current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when...
- Some 2016
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Precautions regarding lift point interference with frame hole plugs: To help prevent water from...
- Condition where the LH or RH seat heater is inoperative
- Revision notice
- Engine idle surge with steering input
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Region Email: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced...
- Region Letter: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced...
- Dealer Package: There is a possibility that the blower motor fan hub in the involved vehicles was produced...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN J0N HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CERTAIN...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Engine oil leak from the cam sensor bolt hole(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in
- Condition where the air conditioning system shuts down and stops blowing cool air during periods of...
- Stumble at wide open throttle takeoff during operation in a high-altitude area
- Surge feeling under the following conditions: ? Vehicle is traveling between 40 ? 50 mph ? Transmission is...
- Supersession notice
- Water leak into the rear of the cab
- TT: Some 2016-2018 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH (No.1)...
- One or more of the following conditions (some conditions may be intermittent)
- Revision notice
- TT: The Tacoma BD20 Rear Differential has two active part numbers for the fasteners that attach the...
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH Body Mount Bushing when driving over...
- Revision notice
- Chirping noise from the high-pressure fuel pump
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Whine type noise from the rear of the vehicle
- Cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during...
- The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather and...
- Revision notice
- TT: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel...
- Supersession notice
- TT: For customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the Bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in...
- TT: Some customers may experience poor outgoing Bluetooth sound quality, this can occur for various reasons
- Revision notice
- Knocking noise from the vacuum pump
- Brake vibration due to improper lug nut torque
- Revision notice
- Vehicle replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and...
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "Unable to...
- Revision notice
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- Squeak noise from the rear leaf spring when traveling over speed bumps or with movement from loading and...
- Southeast Toyota Accessory LED Fog & DRL 2 in 1 light inoperative
- Revision notice
- Some 2016
- Some 2016 ? 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a tonneau cover now have a replacement strap...
- TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may experience greyed out buttons or inactive screens (lockouts) while driving
- TT: ?16-17MY Tacoma customers may complain about a squeak noise from rear leaf springs when vehicle...
- TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- High pitch whine noise when driving in 5th or 6th gear
- Revision notice
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- TT: Chrometec (plastic clad) wheels are being damaged during mounting and dismounting of tires.
- TT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug...
- Condition where the trip meters may intermittently reset
- Revision notice
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS text message functionality on...
- Supersession Notice
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone
- One or more of the following conditions: head unit rebooting at a specific location. abnormal destination...
- One or more of the following conditions: Head unit rebooting at a specific location
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR engine and 6 speed manual transmission may...
- Difficulty when shifting out of 5th or 6th gear after driving for an extended period of time
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with the 2GR engine and the AC60 6-SPEED automatic...
- One or more of the following shift feeling concerns: Delayed engagement Park to Drive or Reverse to Drive
- TAP has identified the potential for routing issues that allow the ABS wire to be pinched between its...
- Tt: multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds...
- TT: Multimedia systems reset procedure should be performed when the multimedia system no longer responds...
- Tt: in some 2016 my tacoma vehicles, customers may experience a vibration feeling when braking or on...
- TT: In some 2016 MY Tacoma vehicles, customers may experience a vibration feeling when braking or on...
- Howling or whistling noise from the front lower control arms at speeds of about 25 ? 45 mph
- Howling or whistle noise from front lower control arms.
- On some vehicles, when rapgard is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance. these stains appear...
- On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained appearance
- Tt: some customers may experience a stuck in 4HI or 4LO condition due to a damaged transfer case actuator
- TT: Some customers may experience a stuck in 4HI or 4LO condition due to a damaged transfer case actuator
- Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth connection issues after updating the android operating system...
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth connection issues after updating the Android Operating System...
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit a fluid leak from the rear differential carrier to axle housing gasket
- Tt: some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "unable to...
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: "Unable to...
- Tt: some customers may encounter bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: difficulty pairing the phone....
- TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty pairing the phone
- Tech tip: this tech tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the entune/nav/map...
- Tech Tip: This Tech Tip is being provided to bring attention to the new location of the Entune/NAV/Map...
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with blind spot monitor may exhibit a blind spot monitor...
- Blind Spot Monitor Warning message with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1AB2 Short to GND in Outer Mirror...
- Tech tip: some customers may experience difficulty programming homelink.
- Tech Tip: Some customers may experience difficulty programming HomeLink.
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that CAN reduce its performance and life. these...
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- Tt: for customer concerns of no or poor outgoing sound from the bluetooth systems there are diagnostics in...
- Tt: tms has discovered the current engine active test control the injection mode is not operating as...
- TT: TMS has discovered the current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as...
- Tt: some customers may experience poor outgoing bluetooth sound quality, this CAN occur for various reasons
- MIL on condition with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P011B
- MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P011B
- TSB: pre-delivery service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership¡¦s new car customers....
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers
- Tt: the 2016 my tacoma a/c system uses a new 1234YF refrigerant
- TT: The 2016 MY Tacoma A/C System uses a new 1234yf refrigerant
- TSB: long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for...
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery
- Tt: some customers may experience bluetooth disconnections or loss of sms text message functionality on...
- Tt: some vehicles equipped with the bed tonneau cover may exhibit a condition in which hinge cover(s) are...
- TT: Some customers may experience Bluetooth disconnections or loss of SMS Text Message Functionality on...
- TT: Some vehicles equipped with the bed tonneau cover may exhibit a condition in which hinge cover(s) are...
- TT: Some customers may complain of a ticking sound originating from the engine compartment at idle.
- Tt:some customers may complain of a ticking sound originating from the engine compartment at idle
- TT: ? Some customers may complain of a ticking sound originating from the engine compartment at idle
- Some 2016 model year tacoma vehicles equipped with the 2TR-FE engine and the AC60 6-SPEED automatic...
- Flare during the 2-3 up shift
- Tt: iphone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
- TSB: during the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia dis[play.
- Tt: customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: the customer's...
- TT: Customers may experience connectivity issues when the following conditions are met: The customer's...
- Certain 2016 model year Tacoma vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror
- Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers
- 2015 ? 2016 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multimedia display.
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an error message when trying to perform a radio software update: ?Unable to...
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- The procedure in
- Certain 2016 model year tacoma vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror
- TSB: flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. flash...
- Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration...
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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