2016 Toyota Tundra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Toyota Tundra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 154
- 32 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 34 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 3 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,145
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-135
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2014-2018
-143
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
22%
Service Brakes: 34 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Toyota Tundra
- SERVICE BRAKES 34
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24
- STRUCTURE:BODY 17
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15
5 recalls on record for the 2016 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 21V920000 · 2022 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V051000 · 2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 17V311000 · 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 17V416000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, incr
- NHTSA 16V420000 · 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Toyota Tundra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Toyota Tundra reliable?
NHTSA has 154 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Toyota Tundra and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (34 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Toyota Tundra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (34), electrical system (24), structure:body (17), exterior lighting (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Toyota Tundra?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.