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2016 Toyota Tundra recalls & problems

The 2016 Toyota Tundra has 6 safety recalls and 120 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (34 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls
Complaints120filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2016 Toyota Tundra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringDec 23, 2021

Rack and pinion

Recall 21E103000151 vehicles

Problem
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. 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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Components: Steering › Rack and pinion; Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

SteeringNov 23, 2021

Hydraulic power assist system

Recall 21V92000022,462 vehicles

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.

Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Steering › Rack and pinion

Air bagsJun 29, 2017

Knee bolster

Recall 17V4160005 vehicles

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.
WheelsMay 11, 2017

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 17V3110001,325 vehicles

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.
StructureJan 24, 2017

Body › Bumpers

Recall 17V05100072,847 vehicles

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.
EquipmentJun 9, 2016

Other › Labels

Recall 16V4200004,253 vehicles

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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2016 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%
2016 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2016 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tundra 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD FFV FFV

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD FFV FFV

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes341004,400 mi
Electrical systemIntegrated trailer brake control; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer261008,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Bumpers2100316,000 mi
Exterior lighting1500031,450 mi
Unknown or other1500016,000 mi
Steering700035,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6000—
Engine600067,000 mi
Power train500010,600 mi
Air bags4100—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal40009,100 mi
SuspensionFront › Hub; Front › Wheel bearing4000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations