2016 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (34), Electrical System (26), Structure (21).
Key takeaways
- 119 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 34 | 29% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 22% |
| Structure | 21 | 18% |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 13% |
| Steering | 7 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 5% |
| Engine | 5 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 4% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-07-23
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 fu...
Structure - filed 2026-06-14
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 fro...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-22
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...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.