2017

Some 2016 – 2018 model year Tacoma 4WD vehicles may exhibit a cyclical groaning or grinding noise coming from the front differential in 2WD that is not present during 4WD operation. Follow the Repair Procedure in bulletin T-SB-0011-18 to address this condition. R & R Front Differential - New...

Some 2016 – 2018 model year 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TRD Pro suspension kit may exhibit a tight clearance or contact condition between the LH rear shock absorber remote reservoir and the inner wheelhouse body panel. A “knock” or “clunk” noise may be heard from the LH rear of the...

Toyota is currently conducting an investigation for the 2016+ Toyota Tacoma Instrument Cluster Issues. Your local Dealer may contact you and request you to bring your Tacoma for study participation. Doing so will help other Tacoma Owners in future repair efforts. See this Post and the video...

*** The newest TSB information can be found here. *** Some 2016 – 2019 model year Mirai vehicles may exhibit a warning message, "FC malfunction, return vehicle to dealer for service." This message is accompanied by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1DEF (450 FC Stack Performance). The Fuel Control...

Please see T-SB-0001-18 Revision 2 2017-2018 Toyota Highlander 2017-2018 Toyota Sienna When completing a transaxle assembly replacement, Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module [PCM]) replacement, or ECM (PCM) reprogram, ensure the correct ECM (PCM) software is matched...

You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Special Service Campaign H0X 2016 – 2017 Model Year Toyota Mirai EV Control ECU Software Update Condition: The subject vehicles are voluntarily equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The EDR only collects, stores, and...

Some 2016 – 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise from the rear leaf spring when traveling over speed bumps or with movement from loading and unloading the suspension. Follow the Repair Procedure in TSB 0273-17 to address this condition. This repair is covered under the...

If you have a 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma and are experiencing a brake vibration (pulsation) especially in the rear, check the diameter on the axle hub to drums. They may not be centering. Your Tacoma may have a bad axle due to tolerances. You may also see that the drum looks overheated. We have...

If you have a 2017-2018 Toyota Tacoma with the 2GR-FKS engine and notice an oil leak on the passenger side, take a look at the vacuum pump at the back of the head. The O-ring and/or pump itself may be in need of replacing. We are seeing a few of these pop up....

Some 2016 – 2017 model year Prius and 2017 model year Prius Prime vehicles may exhibit a “Grille Shutter Inoperative, Please See Dealer” message on the combination meter and/or a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P05A072 (Active Grille Air Shutter “A” Actuator Stuck Open) set...

Hearing reports of the new 8 Speed transmission transmission in the 2017 Highlander and Sienna having issues with whine noise and/or shift (movement) issues. Something possible with the final drive pinion hasn’t been stacked and is coming loose. If you have an issue with your vehicle, please let...

Some 2016 – 2019 model year Prius vehicles equipped with a NiMH HV battery may exhibit one or both of the following conditions after repeated driving on long downhill slopes or while driving in high ambient temperatures, then turned off for approximately 1 – 2 hours, and restarted: *When...

Some 2016 – 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles, after being parked for an extended period of time in inclement winter weather, may exhibit an intermittent or abnormal windshield wiper operation when initially turned on due to snow or sleet accumulation under the cowl louver. Follow the Repair...

If you have a 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma with the 2GR-FKS engine, you may want to keep an eye out for any engine coolant loss. We have seen a few coolant leaks from porous blocks around the engine mounts. Here is what a few bad ones look like with a few good ones following those...

Ahead of this year's L.A. Auto Show, Toyota has released a teaser image and a name for its latest concept. It's called the FT-AC, which stands for "Future Toyota Adventure Concept." That name alone implies something rugged and off-road-ready, and what we can tell from the image confirms it. We...

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its annual profit forecast for a second time this year, helped by a weaker yen and U.S. sales that outpaced Ford Motor Co. In the three months to September, Toyota took a 15 percent share in the U.S. -- its biggest market -- for the first time since 2009. Toyota...

If you run across this code on a Toyota Tundra, check and see if the customer is using a non OEM phone charger (like a cheap one from a gas station), these can be the cause of this code. DTC B1868 Short in Knee Airbag(P side) Squib Circuit (to +B)

Toyota Motor Corp, Japan's biggest automaker by volume, has fallen to the No. 3 spot among Japanese automakers in China, due to lack of presence in a key segment – a situation experts say will likely prevail well past the middle of 2018. Through October, Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co both...

Some 2016 – 2018 model year Prius, 2017 – 2018 model year Prius Prime, 2018 model year Camry Hybrid, and 2019 model year Avalon Hybrid vehicles may exhibit an intermittent condition where it is difficult to refuel. This condition may be caused by the fuel filler door not opening completely, or...