Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Tacoma are official communications between Toyota & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF

    • TSB #SU00197

      Date Announced:
      JAN 31, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51262

      TO IMPROVE ROAD FEEL AND RIDE COMFORT UNDER CERTAIN ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS, CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS AND ALL FOUR SHOCK ABSORBERS. *JD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #03704

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010021

      ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #TC01031

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627389

      SUBJECT REGARDING HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT. *YD Read More »

    • TSB #TC99005

      Date Announced:
      MAR 17, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604869

      SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN X01 INVOLVING REPLACEMENT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 3.4 LITER V6 ENGINE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #TC99002

      Date Announced:
      JAN 25, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #603966

      SUBJECT ON SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN X01 TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #001-98

      Date Announced:
      FEB 13, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600461

      IMPROVING ENGINE IDLE SMOOTHNESS BY INCREASING IDLE SPEED FROM 600 RPM TO 700 RPM. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

    • TSB #080498

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #605350

      SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSE. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #EG01199

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #609187

      SUBJECT REGARDING 5VZ OXYGEN SENSOR IMPROVEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EG01199

      Date Announced:
      OCT 15, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610061

      INFORMATION INTRODUCING DESIGN CHANGES TO THE 5VZ OXYGEN SENSOR TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CONTACTING THE CERAMIC ELEMENT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #EG00699

      Date Announced:
      JUN 18, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606186

      SUBJECT REGARDING 5VZ OXYGEN SENSOR IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010199

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610976

      SUBJECT REGARDING 5VZ OXYGEN SENSOR IMPROVEMENT. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

    • TSB #120299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #605423

      PARTS INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR). *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #TC00599

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608124

      INFORMATION TO MINIMIZE CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING OR RELEASING THE CLUTCH PEDAL. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #TC00599

      Date Announced:
      JUL 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6082124

      INFORMATION ON MINIMIZING CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN DEPRESSING OR RELEASING THE CLUTCH PEDAL ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #DL00199

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #610052

      THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE FITTINGS FOR THE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINTS AS WELL AS THE TYPE OF GREASE TO USE WITH EACH FITTING LOCATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #DL00199

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088659

      THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE FITTINGS FOR THE PROPELLER SHAFT JOINTS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #116

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #621316

      ELECTRONIC MAIL REGARDING EXTERIOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #BO01200

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610958

      INFORMATION INTRODUCING CHANGES MADE TO IMPROVE THE ADJUSTABILITY OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ON VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 4TAWN72N9XZ564100. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

    • TSB #AC00299

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604644

      PRODUCTION CHANGES TO THE COWL TOP LOUVER AND HEATER UNIT HAVE BEEN MADE TO IMPROVE RESISTANCE TO SNOW ENTRY INTO THE HEATER UNIT AND IMPROVE DURABILITY OF AIR MIX DOOR ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

    • TSB #BO01901

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #622728

      INFORMATION REGARDING SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET. *JB Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    • TSB #LSC-90-D

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030357

      TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A NUMBER OF VEHICLES OPERATING IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATE AREAS WITH HIGH ROAD SALT USED EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE RUST CORROSION TO THE FRAME, CAUSING PERFORATION OF THE METAL. Read More »

    • TSB #TC-11-013

      Date Announced:
      MAR 28, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10038974

      TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS FOR VEHICLES IN COLD STATES. 1996-2004 TACOMAS. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #POL08-03

      Date Announced:
      MAR 07, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024521

      TOYOTA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM - WARRANTY COVERAGE EXTENSION FOR FRAME RUST CORROSION PERFORATION ON CERTAIN 1995 THROUGH 2000 MY TACOMA VEHICLES. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #BO00100

      Date Announced:
      JAN 07, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610045

      INFORMATION REGARDING A NEW ANTI-CHIP TAPE DEVELOPED TO HELP PREVENT REPEAT OCCURRENCES OF PAINT CHIPPING ON THE REAR QUARTER PANELS. *TT Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #EG00399

      Date Announced:
      APR 23, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604940

      THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT THE OPERATING LOGIC ON CERTAIN VEHICLES' ECMS HAS BEEN REVISED TO IMPROVE ENGINE IDLE SMOOTHNESS (WITH TRANSMISSION IN D RANGE). *TT Read More »

    TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

    • TSB #PG00503

      Date Announced:
      AUG 19, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003563

      SPARE TIRE CARRIER OPERATION. VARIOUS MODLELS INCLUDING THE 2004 LANDCRUISER AND 4 RUNNER. *TT Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #BO01900

      Date Announced:
      JUL 28, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614201

      SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT MUDGUARDS FOR VEHICLES STARTING WITH VIN 4TAPM62N*YZ653866. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES

    • TSB #AX00499

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604667

      SUBJECT REGARDING TOYOTA DINGHY TOWING GUIDE. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER