Toyota has acknowledged transmission issues in the new 2024 Tacoma , specifically affecting models equipped with the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Rather than repairing individual components, the TSB orders dealers to install new transmissions and torque converters on affected trucks.

Don’t call it a recall, but Toyota will replace the eight-speed transmissions in certain Tacomas that meet certain criteria.

A blemish on Toyota’s reputation for reliability appeared last month as reports poured in from 2024 Tacoma owners about the truck’s transmission failing. In response, Toyota issued a technical service bulletin last week stating the eight-speed automatic transmission should be replaced if it exhibits one of six diagnostic trouble codes.

A service bulletin says affected Tacomas will get a new eight-speed auto.

Toyota has a hard-earned reputation for reliability, but when you sell over ten million units a year, every major recall is a record-breaker.

I’ve lost count of how many times the internet has lost it over the death of manual transmissions. I understand why—everybody’s worried that their favorite sports car will go auto-only. But as a truck guy,