2016 Toyota Tundra
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 34 of 119 complaints (29%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 48 in 2015 to 119 in 2016.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | vs. 2016 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,650–4,150 | 3,650–4,150 | 3,650–4,150 | 3,900–4,150 | 3,900–4,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–17 | 15–17 | 15–17 | 15–16 | 14–16 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–16 / 17–20 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 506–603 | 536–601 | 536–606 | 554–606 | 554–615 | |
| Complaints filed | 92 | 48 | 119 | 78 | 99 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
Brakes: 34 of 119 NHTSA complaints (29%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates it 15–17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Toyota Tundra?
EPA estimates $3,650–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 591 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 598 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 19 mpg (high) | 17 mpg (high) | $3,650 (low) | 536 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 606 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 604 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.6L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg | $3,900 | 568 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 21 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION · Campaign 21E103000 · Dec 28, 2021
Defect: 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.
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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 21V920000 · Nov 23, 2021
Defect: 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.
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER · Campaign 17V416000 · Jul 5, 2017
Defect: 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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · Campaign 17V311000 · May 15, 2017
Defect: 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS · Campaign 17V051000 · Jan 27, 2017
Defect: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 16V420000 · Jun 9, 2016
Defect: 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.