2018 Toyota Tacoma technical service bulletins
294 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 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...
- All 2020 ? 2023 model year 4Runner, 2018 ? 2022 model year Sequoia, 2018 ? 2023 model year Tacoma, and...
- 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...
- TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features...
- 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: 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...
- Hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC...
- DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the...
- Knocking noise from the vacuum pump at idle
- 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...
- TT: If you see this condition, please create a TAS case and contact TAS for instruction prior to...
- TT: If you see this condition, please create a TAS case and contact TAS for instruction prior to...
- 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: Water intrusion to the ADD actuator is currently being investigated as a
- TT: The purpose of this Tech Tip is to provide diagnostic tips to prevent misdiagnosis of the following...
- TT: When customers have a concern about a discharged battery, no start, or general battery concern, the...
- 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...
- TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera,...
- 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...
- 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...
- TT: Some 2018-2020 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a front vibration when braking, typically...
- All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra and 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner vehicles are...
- 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
- Ja: job aid for special service campaign K0B millimeter wave radar sensor certain: 2018 ? 2019 tacoma 2018...
- Ti: technical instructions for special service campaign K0B millimeter wave radar sensor certain: 2018 ?...
- TT: The Toyota Quality group is looking to better understand our customers expectation regarding vehicle...
- TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may
- TT: Repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (non-hybrid) Toyota vehicle may require additional...
- Supersession notice
- Vibration under deceleration (coasting or braking) between 10 ? 30 mph
- TT: The blind spot monitor (BSM) sensor angle inspection is used to confirm that the BSM sensor is within...
- Obsolete notice
- TT: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the...
- Supersession notice
- The ?Modified Vehicles Handling Procedure? section has been updated with details on the new ?DRCC...
- The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically apply the...
- Special service campaign K0B
- Tundra and Tacoma vehicles covered by K0B must be inspected for non-Toyota-approved modifications to...
- Special service campaign (K0B)
- K0B Modified Vehicles equipped with TSS ? Owner?s Manual Insert
- All 2018 ? 2021 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles and All 2020 ? 2021 model year 4Runner...
- 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
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- 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
- Supersession notice
- Some 2016
- Revision notice
- Customer Letter: Due to an administrative error, we recently sent you a notice that DOES NOT involve your...
- TT: When repairing a 1234YF HVAC system on a gas powered (Non-Hybrid) Toyota and the addition of...
- Obsolete notice
- Supersession notice
- TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a...
- Job Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA...
- Dealer Package: 5/29/2019 The ?Remedy? section has been updated with details regarding the availability...
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Blind Spot Monitor System Warning message with any of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present
- Dealer Package: 5/13/2019 The ?Remedy? section has been updated with details explaining that vehicles...
- J0b Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA...
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR...
- Non-Toyota-Approved Modification
- Job Aid: JOB AID FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 ? 2019 TACOMA...
- Region Email
- Dealer Email
- Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR...
- Dealer Package: 5/2/2019 The "Remedy" section has been updated with details on vehicles with non-Toyota...
- Owner's Manual Insert: Owner?s Manual Insert Millimeter Radar Wave Sensor
- Job Aid: Assistant Service Manager (ASM) Modified Vehicle Job Aid Certain 2018 -2019 MY Tacoma and Tundra...
- Region Email
- Dealer Package: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may...
- Dealer Daily Message: Modified Vehicle Handling Process UPDATE Certain 2018 ? 2019 Model Year Tacoma and...
- Region Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically...
- Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically...
- Region Letter: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically...
- Dealer Letter: The involved vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) that may automatically...
- Dealer Letter: Part deployment details In an effort to assist dealers in performing campaign K0B on a...
- Parts Hotwire: Certain millimeter wave radar sensor part numbers have been placed on MAC.These parts have...
- Pre-collision system may automatically apply the brakes if the system detects a potential collision.
- Toyota is deploying stock of EPT sealers.
- Based on the inspection results in the K0B technical instructions, the millimeter wave radar sensor may...
- Millimeter wave radar sensor.
- Technician Certification Requirements.
- Corrosion or paint blistering on the front and/or rear lower door sill(s). Follow the Repair Procedure in
- Noise or vibration from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds or while braking
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- TT: The current engine active test ?Control the Injection Mode? is not operating as desired when...
- Some 2016
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be...
- Revision notice
- 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
- All 2016 ? 2018 model year Land Cruiser and 2018 model year Sequoia, Tacoma, and Tundra vehicles are...
- Obsolete notice
- 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
- Supersession notice
- Revision 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)...
- TT: Some 2018 model year vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the Front Right Body Mount...
- Revision notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- TT: Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or rattle noise from the FR RH Body Mount Bushing when driving over...
- Obsolete notice
- Revision notice
- Revision notice
- 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...
- TT: Some customers may complain that the gap between the bed and rear bumper or bed and cab is too large...
- TT: Rear Differential Torque Confirmation
- Supersession notice
- Revision notice
- 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...
- Revision notice
- TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added...
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce...
- 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat...
- TT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or...
- Some 2018 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and...
- Update on Technician Certification Requirements.
- Replacement vin plates.
- Product general information.
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