Worst 2016 Toyota Tundra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Electrical Faults
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota Tundra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 34 | 1 | — | 7,676 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 24 | 1 | — | 27,489 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | — | — | 18,074 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | 38,715 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 29,486 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 24,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Tundra
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~100,892 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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2016 Toyota Tundra — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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