KnownCarProblems2016 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 323 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the transmission (42% of complaints, typically around 11,000 miles). It is 10th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2016 Toyota Tacoma problems
Transmission
136 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
On may 4,2017 took vehicle in for 15k service though it only had 11k miles.was advised there was a recall and did I want it checked, "would only be a couple hrs." it has been at the dealerships parking lot for two (2) months, exposed to temperatures of 100 plus. I had planned to keep this vehicle for a long time, kept…
This vehicle has a pronounced vibration in the gas pedal, floor and steering wheel between 2,000 and 2,400 RPM when the vehicle is in gear and under load. It also vibrates when in gear and at idle.
Other or unspecified
50 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
My vehicle is just over 3 years old with about 34000 miles. I've had multiple vehicles prior to my Tacoma and have never had to change the evaporator core. I've been told that a lot of tacomas have been experiencing this issue. My concern is that from 2016 and up the tacomas started using the new free on, type 1234yf…
My warning lights on my side mirrors that tell me there is a vehicle on my left r right and warning lights and alarm that are supposed to sound when something is behind me works inconsistantly sometimes they work and a majority of time they do not work causing safety issues I am riding in car or backing up
Engine
47 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v356000 (engine) and 17v285000 (power train). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. While driving…
This car has shut off twice while driving. First time while towing a boat... While turning left on a high speed two lane road and second while going 45 towards a green light. Both times the car just shut off. We could have been killed...twice! Toyota says "fixed' the problem "twice". We asked them to buy the car back…
Electrical
36 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Varmint/rodent damage. Dealer discovered rodent nesting and wire harnesses chewed and destroyed. Cost of repairs are going to be about $1197.97 plus cost of tow and cost of rental for +/- 2 weeks.
The bluetooth on the iphone 11 pro max and the Tacoma are not communicating causing a safety issue, because I can not talk hands free as I am suppose have the ability to do so. The entire headset will turn off and on constantly , the only way to stop this is to either turn off the bluetooth on the iphone or remove the…
Body and structure
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 32,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
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I was driving my 2016 Toyota Tacoma through a drive-thru car wash and water started to drip though the ceiling. My Toyota Tacoma was in motion as it was rolling through the car wash cycle. After reading multiple forum posts, other Toyota Tacoma owners described that their vehicles leaked water from the third brake…
Seats
22 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 43,000 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
3rd brake light over torqued at factory resulting in defective seal and eventually cracked light fixture. This results not only in electrical issue but serious leaking into cabin - affecting rear seat, roof, and flooring. Leak noticed after rain storms and noticing wet floor/seats and damp floors. There are numerous…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the seat warmer, he noticed that the seat warmer was inoperable. The contact researched and read that the module underneath the seat could potentially burn causing the seat warmer not to operate as designed. The contact stated…
Brakes
19 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
After driving 10 miles from a cold start the vehicles brakes will start applying braking power. Vehicle becomes noticeably labored and cannot engage higher gears. Vehicle was serviced multiple times for this issue. Dealership reported that factory service representative feels that vehicle is working as designed. On…
'takita recall ' several times I have taken my pickup to the dealer for a cling, spring sound when you are apply brakes. And the engine has loud ticking sound .the first time they said it was how the vehicle was made. There is a noise coming from the front end especially when you are on a bad road disclose they cant…
Lights
17 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights, fog lights.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the back seat of the vehicle would be wet every time it rains without any warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the leak was seen coming from the third brake light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that…
Back seats and floor were found to be wet. Didn't know why until we were driving in a rainstorm and water came in back window around 3rd break light. Took to local Toyota dealership to get fixed.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Equipment
Risk: If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on september 1, 2017. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-954-429-2000. Set's number for this recall is set17b.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2011-2016 toyota tacoma and 4runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by set or set dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Engine
Risk: An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began july 26, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0h.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Transmission: differential unit
Risk: If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall june 19, 2017. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is h0g.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk: The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on november 19, 2015. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is f0t.
Full defect summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 tacoma trucks manufactured august 20, 2015, to september 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (136 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles); other or unspecified (50 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles); engine (47 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 3, 2017 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Toyota Tacoma?
- It is 10th of 27 Tacoma model years by number of complaints, with 323 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.