2016 Toyota Tundra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tundra years
- Fewer complaints than other years 17th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tundra. That ranks 17th out of 28 Tundra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (34 complaints, 28%), typically at around 4,400 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 120owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Toyota Tundra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 34 | 28% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 22% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 18% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 13% | 31,450 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 13% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 5% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% | 10,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 9,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 42,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 17,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 2,010 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Toyota Tundra recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:hydraulic power assist system; steering:rack and pinion
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Air bags:knee bolster
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
Risk: The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0K.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Structure:body:bumpers
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Risk: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown warning light was displayed after the failure. There…
2016 flex fuel toyota tundra with 118,00 miles was towed to toyota dealer in Las cruces with a no fuel issue. After the analysis it was determined the fuel pump over heated burning out conector and wiring ,but the pump was still working. According to toyota TSB 0166-19 this is a problem the can…
Bed is rusting out from the bottom in a fashion that looks very similar to a previous Tundra bed rusting issue that had a TSB and remedy from Toyota. On the driver's side bed bolt closest to the cab, the sheet metal tack welded to the bed has separated and is rusting out. Approximately 7 inches to…
The fuel pump component or system failed or malfunctioned the engine tried cranking but would not start. The problem has been reproduced to an independent service center, where I was notified of a safety recall on Toyota Tundra. No other inspections have been performed. There are no warning lamps…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel…
Other Toyota Tundra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 32 | 1 |
| 2025 Tundra | 139 | 5 |
| 2024 Tundra | 345 | 10 |
| 2023 Tundra | 410 | 13 |
| 2022 Tundra | 431 | 13 |
| 2021 Tundra | 24 | 2 |
| 2020 Tundra | 46 | 4 |
| 2019 Tundra | 74 | 9 |
| 2018 Tundra | 100 | 8 |
| 2017 Tundra | 78 | 5 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 |
| 2015 Tundra | 51 | 4 |
| 2014 Tundra | 93 | 4 |
| 2013 Tundra | 85 | 5 |
| 2012 Tundra | 156 | 3 |
| 2011 Tundra | 134 | 10 |
| 2010 Tundra | 163 | 15 |
| 2009 Tundra | 38 | 12 |
| 2008 Tundra | 327 | 12 |
| 2007 Tundra | 390 | 12 |
| 2006 Tundra | 545 | 10 |
| 2005 Tundra | 377 | 12 |
| 2004 Tundra | 466 | 8 |
| 2003 Tundra | 399 | 7 |
| 2002 Tundra | 482 | 3 |
| 2001 Tundra | 415 | 2 |
| 2000 Tundra | 1,011 | 3 |
| 1999 Tundra | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 34 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Toyota Tundra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tundra model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.