2016 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical

2016 Toyota Tundra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:04:31.512Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 118 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	1
2000	1011
2001	414
2002	481
2003	399
2004	465
2005	374
2006	545
2007	389
2008	326
2009	38
2010	163
2011	134
2012	154
2013	84
2014	92
2015	47
2016	118
2017	78
2018	99
2019	71
2020	45
2021	23
2022	413
2023	369
2024	304
2025	126
2026	18

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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, 20180111

1)Over 60 MPH with new tires the vehicle pulses & shakes on front end, checked alignment everything OK per Mechanic.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240605

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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NHTSA ODI report, 20180111

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, 20230906

STRUCTURE 14%

14% of complaints: structure — 17 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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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, 20170908

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, 20170322

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13%

13% of complaints: exterior lighting — 15 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160714 — equipment

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.

Campaign 16V420000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170421 — structure

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.

Campaign 17V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170622 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V416000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170623 — wheels

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.

Campaign 17V311000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20220121 — steering

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.

Campaign 21V920000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220217 — steering

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.

Campaign 21E103000 — check if this car was fixed