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2016 Toyota Tacoma: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 323 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

4recalls
323complaints
4crashes reported
4fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train136 · 42%
  • Unknown Or Other50 · 15%
  • Engine47 · 15%
  • Electrical System36 · 11%
  • Structure22 · 7%
  • Seats22 · 7%
  • Service Brakes18 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting15 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System14 · 4%
  • Suspension14 · 4%

What owners report

Structure

Toyota has a paint problem on the tacomas. the paint is the bright white, .040 . they have painted all 4 doors,both front fenders and the pillars on each side of the windshield. i’m having the same problem on my hood,top of windshield and bed . toyota refuses to take responsibility for these areas. they call this a customer satisfaction program instead of a recall so they don’t have to paint the whole truck. i have a

Power Train

The contact owns a 2024 ford edge. the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving. the contact noticed there was fluid emerging from the rear of the vehicle near the tire. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed there was no recall or leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted, who referred to the local dealer. the failu

Fuel/Propulsion System

The original low pressure fuel pump failed at 114,700 miles. the symptoms of the failure were loss of power on the freeway, quickly followed by the engine stumbling, then shutting off completely forcing me to change lanes without power. the vehicles has had to be towed on 2 occasions because of this. the pump was replaced at 114,700 miles by a toyota dealer at my own cost (no warranty, no recall). now only 20k miles

Seat Belts,Seats,Unknown Or Other

Dear toyota japan customer experience team, i am the owner of a 2016 toyota tacoma currently registered in guam, u.s.a. i am writing to request your assistance regarding a water leak issue from the rear brake light area, which has caused the carpets and seats to become wet and develop mold. i originally purchased this vehicle in saipan and recently relocated to guam. when i visited the guam toyota service center, t

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tacoma. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.