KnownCarProblems2016 Toyota Tundra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tundra, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints, typically around 4,500 miles). It is 17th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2016 Toyota Tundra problems
Brakes
34 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
The drivetrain on my 2016 Toyota Tundra are not allowing the wheels to rotate freely. Additionally, the wheels are locking up on the truck. On 6 dec, I picked up my Tundra from the dealership's service depart after having the rear differential repaired. The vehicle started to drive sluggish. As I neared my home, I…
The integrated brake controller is not work when applying the brakes in electric brake mode. Took my Tundra out for a test drive with my 24' 3200 lb travel trailer. I set the gain to 10 and hit the manual slide and the trailer tires locked up. Stepped on the brakes and couldn't feel any brakes being applied to the…
Electrical
26 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 8,000 miles. Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control, instrument panel.
I purchased a new trailer to pick up my new tractor. I tested the trailer brakes knowing I was pulling a large load and didn't want an accident. The brakes appeared to apply but due to it not being loaded when testing I had it set to 5(out of 10). While pulling it back home on the interstate towing my tractor behind…
The integrated brake controller is not work when applying the brakes in electric brake mode. Took my Tundra out for a test drive with my 24' 3200 lb travel trailer. I set the gain to 10 and hit the manual slide and the trailer tires locked up. Stepped on the brakes and couldn't feel any brakes being applied to the…
Body and structure
21 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. When the contact stepped on the vehicle's rear bumper, the bumper detached. As a result, the contact sustained a knee injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the bumper was replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number…
While backing up, I tapped a pole sticking out of the ground and dent my plastic bumper. I took the vehicle into a body shop where they had to order the bumper and assembly. Several days later while driving down the street, the right rear portion of the bumper fell off. What held it in place was the electrical for the…
Lights
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles.
When engaging turn signal, all lights extinguish momenatarily. This is an intermitten and happens at random, but not constant. The first time I noticed was early morning before sun rise I was in a turning lane at a red light stopped, engaged left turn signal and all lights went dark. The next time I was attempting to…
While driving at night, the activation of turn signal intermittently shuts off headlights. To re-energize headlights I have to manually switch the headlight switch from auto to on. This is very disturbing and dangerous while driving at night in rural areas. I am hoping someone addresses this with Toyota, since if they…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
Factory integrated brake controller does not work efficiently. With the ibc gain up to 10, the trailer brakes are not activated enough to slow the vehicle in a normal or emergency situation. The manual override slide bar barely engages the trailer brakes, it will not lock the trailer brakes as designed. Vehicle brakes…
Have had braking issues with integrated brake controller, no matter what power level I use there seems to be very little if no effect on the trailer braking. I can switch the integrated brake controller to electric over hydraulic and they apply the brakes and they grab immediately, it seems that the integrated brake…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 7%I purchased Toyota Tundra on 6 nov 2015. Since owning the vehicle I have been getting 460 miles to a full tank of gas (38 gallon tank). Those numbers equate to 12mpg in fuel economy estimates. I picked the vehicle up on 6 nov2015. The truck had a full tank of gas. The fuel efficiency read 570 mile for a full tank of…
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 pump and other fuel…
Steering
7 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rack and pinion failed while the vehicle was in reverse. The contact stated that there was fluid from the rack and pinion underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack…
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while doing a routine check that it was discovered that the power steering assembly was leaking. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, and he stated that the power steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Rear wheel bearings failed (but still functional) at 17000 miles. Wheels still rotate but there is a very loud droning noise at highway speeds with a slight squeal at lower speeds. Non-Toyota mechanics have expressed concerns about driving the vehicle as bearings can fail altogether and seize the wheels.
On our 2016 Toyota Tundra 4x4 crew cab truck my tires are already worn out. They only have 17000 miles on them. The tread on the tires are 5/30 2nd. We rotate every 3000 to 5000 miles. We purchased this truck for towing our 20 ft trailer and have taken 3 short vacations (about 1 week each) and there is hardly any…
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 Tundra recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: knee bolster
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: bumpers
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: labels
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.
Full defect summary
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."
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 Tundra
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (34 complaints, typically around 4,500 miles); electrical (26 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles); body and structure (21 complaints, typically around 16,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 23, 2021 (steering). 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 Tundra?
- It is 17th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints, with 120 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.