With 6 recalls and 116 complaints, the 2016 Toyota Tundra rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

116

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

16V4200002016-09-06

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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17V3110002017-11-05

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V9200002021-23-11

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21E1030002021-23-12

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota 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.

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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17V4160002017-29-06

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

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.

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.

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17V0510002017-24-01

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Toyota Tundra's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES. It leads 116 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes23

02Structure17

03Electrical System12

04Exterior Lighting9

05Steering5

116 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy

15–17mpg combined

13-15city

17-19hwy

$2,600-$2,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Toyota Tundra ranges from 15 to 17 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

17mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city19 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$2,750/yr3/10 Poor

Tundra 2WD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 2WD FFV - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Tundra 4WD FFV - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Toyota Tundra

39States

32%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (17%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

3,14617%

CACalifornia

1,5718%

FLFlorida

1,2337%

AZArizona

1,0476%

PAPennsylvania

8034%

GAGeorgia

6864%

COColorado

6393%

NCNorth Carolina

6133%

DEDelaware

5433%

DCWashington DC

4943%

MOMissouri

4663%

TNTennessee

4582%

NH414

MDMaryland

3952%

UTUtah

3902%

OKOklahoma

3702%

WAWashington

3682%

OROregon

3652%

NYNew York

3422%

ALAlabama

3402%

ILIllinois

3392%

OHOhio

2872%

MN253

NJ227

MA225

MI222

NV210

RI201

IN184

AR148

WI138

VA137

SC135

ME128

LA124

KY109

ID95

VT94

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Toyota Tundra Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Toyota Tundra a good car to buy?

The 2016 Toyota Tundra has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA shows 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Tundra. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Toyota Tundra?

Depending on configuration, the 2016 Toyota Tundra delivers 15–17 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tundra?

SERVICE BRAKES is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Toyota Tundra, based on 116 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.