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2016 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability
One of the better Tundra years.
119 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Tundra?The 2016 Toyota Tundra has 119 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tundra years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Tundra?
Across the 27 Tundra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 1,032 (2000). With 119 complaints, the 2016 Tundra sits below the model's median of 155.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Tundra
air bags:knee bolster
Campaign 17V416000Toyota 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.
structure:body:bumpers
Campaign 17V051000Toyota 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.
wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Campaign 17V311000Southeast 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.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 16V420000Southeast 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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steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21V920000Toyota 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.
steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21E103000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra. See the full Tundra owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tundra listings typically run $29,104–$45,177.
Other Tundra model years
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