Toyota to Replace Faulty 8-Speed Autos in 2024 Tacomas—But There’s a Catch
Technical Service Bulletin for 2024 Toyota Tacomas
- The technical service bulletin doesn’t include models with the available stick shift.
- Toyota will only repair 2024 Tacoma models if they show one of six fault codes.
- The entire transmission and torque assembly will be changed.
Pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma are known for their reliability and dependability. However, some owners of 2024 Tacoma models in the US have reported transmission issues. In response, Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin, stating that affected trucks will be repaired free of charge.
Details of the Technical Service Bulletin
The technical service bulletin, shared with dealerships last week, specifically covers certain 2024 Tacoma VINs equipped with the eight-speed automatic transmission. However, since this is not a safety recall, Toyota will only repair Tacoma models that have already experienced a transmission fault or may develop one in the future.
Repair Eligibility
Dealerships have been informed that eligible vehicles must have at least one of six diagnostic trouble codes present. These fault codes indicate issues with the pressure control solenoid actuator or the torque converter clutch actuator. Any eligible Tacoma with one of these fault codes will have the entire automatic transmission and torque assembly replaced.
Implications for Owners
While this news is reassuring for owners who have experienced a fault or may face one in the future, it can be stressful to drive a pickup truck with the knowledge that a transmission fault may occur at any time. Hopefully, dealerships will have easy access to replacement transmissions and can conduct repairs without causing significant inconvenience to owners.
No Impact on Manual Transmission Models
Fortunately, models equipped with the manual transmission are not affected by this issue. The 2024 Tacoma is one of the few trucks that still offers a stick shift option. Although the manual transmission variant has slightly lower power output, it remains a reliable choice for those seeking a Tacoma.
