Toyota Tundra 2016 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Tundra 2016 and 120 complaints filed by owners. It has 32% fewer complaints than the average Toyota Tundra from 2016–2025 (177 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Toyota Tundra 2016? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Toyota Tundra 2016
Steering
NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 2021-11-23
What happens
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.
Consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 17V416000 · 2017-06-29
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · 2017-05-11
What happens
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.
Consequence
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Structure and body
NHTSA campaign 17V051000 · 2017-01-24
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · 2016-06-09
What happens
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."
Consequence
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
There is also 1 recall on aftermarket replacement parts (headlights, pedals, etc.) that only apply if the car has that part installed.
Complaints from other owners
120 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
2 with a crash · 3 injuries
Most reported problems on the Toyota Tundra 2016
- Brakes: 34 (28% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 26 (22% of complaints)
- Structure and body: 21 (18% of complaints)
- Exterior lighting: 15 (13% of complaints)
- Steering: 7 (6% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Toyota Tundra 2016
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Look for frame rust, welds or uneven paint that point to accidents.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Toyota Tundra recalls by year
- 2016 : 5 recalls · 120 complaints
- 2017 : 5 recalls · 78 complaints
- 2018 : 8 recalls · 100 complaints
- 2019 : 9 recalls · 74 complaints
- 2020 : 4 recalls · 46 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 24 complaints
- 2022 : 13 recalls · 431 complaints
- 2023 : 13 recalls · 410 complaints
- 2024 : 10 recalls · 345 complaints
- 2025 : 5 recalls · 139 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Toyota Tundra 2016 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls issued for the Toyota Tundra 2016. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Tundra 2016?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: brakes (34 of 120 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).