2016 Toyota Tundra
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 119
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 119 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1,011 |
| 2001 | 415 |
| 2002 | 482 |
| 2003 | 399 |
| 2004 | 465 |
| 2005 | 377 |
| 2006 | 545 |
| 2007 | 390 |
| 2008 | 327 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 134 |
| 2012 | 154 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 50 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 78 |
| 2018 | 100 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 426 |
| 2023 | 408 |
| 2024 | 343 |
| 2025 | 140 |
| 2026 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
29% · 34 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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).
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-11
Also filed under Electrical system
1)Over 60 MPH with new tires the vehicle pulses & shakes on front end, checked alignment everything OK per Mechanic.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-05
Electrical system
22% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and integrated trailer brake control.
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Seat heater stopped working. Turns out there is a burnt connector leading to part number 87501-0C020, which appears to be a seat heater amp. One pin of the connector is completely melted. I've purchased this truck brand new from Toyota.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-06
Structure
18% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing body and hood.
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I purchased a brand new Toyota Truck. I step on the rear bumper when the truck was stationary and nearly broke my leg, I noticed that the rear bumper appeared to have been already broken.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-08
Tl* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-22
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger side bumper disassembled while being stepped onto to enter the rear of the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-23
Exterior lighting
13% · 15 reportsSteering
6% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-07-14Equipment16V420000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2017-04-21Structure17V051000 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).
Remedy: 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.
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2017-06-22Air bags17V416000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.
Remedy: 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.
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2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 34 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V420000 · Equipment
- Recall 17V051000 · Structure
- Recall 17V416000 · Air bags
- Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
- Recall 21V920000 · Steering
- Recall 21E103000 · Steering
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- Is the 2016 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Toyota Tundra is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.