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2016 Toyota Tundra: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.

6recalls
119complaints
2crashes reported
0fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Service Brakes34 · 29%
  • Electrical System26 · 22%
  • Structure21 · 18%
  • Exterior Lighting15 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other15 · 13%
  • Steering7 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 5%
  • Engine5 · 4%
  • Power Train5 · 4%
  • Wheels4 · 3%

What owners report

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

2016 flex fuel toyota tundra with 118,00 miles was towed to toyota dealer in las cruces with a no fuel issue. after the analysis it was determined the fuel pump over heated burning out conector and wiring ,but the pump was still working. according to toyota tsb 0166-19 this is a problem the can arise if the alcohol fuel density id is not updated. i told the dealer to due repairs on vehicle even though a fuel pump w

Structure

Bed is rusting out from the bottom in a fashion that looks very similar to a previous tundra bed rusting issue that had a tsb and remedy from toyota. on the driver's side bed bolt closest to the cab, the sheet metal tack welded to the bed has separated and is rusting out. approximately 7 inches to the drivers side from that bolt. the seam sealer is also cracking. additionally, the drivers side bed bolt closes to th

Fuel/Propulsion System

The fuel pump component or system failed or malfunctioned the engine tried cranking but would not start. the problem has been reproduced to an independent service center, where i was notified of a safety recall on toyota tundra. no other inspections have been performed. there are no warning lamps messages visible on the vehicle in question. the vehicle will not start until repeated starts are performed. vehicle id

Fuel System, Gasoline,Engine

The contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the fuel pump and other fuel pump-related parts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on back

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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