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Toyota Tundra 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Toyota Tundra: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

120Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
4Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V051000.

Lighting15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V920000.

Engine6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V416000.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V311000.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V420000Reported June 9, 2016 - 4,253 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 4,253 vehicles across all affected models.

17V051000Reported January 24, 2017 - 72,847 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 72,847 vehicles across all affected models.

17V311000Reported May 11, 2017 - 1,325 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,325 vehicles across all affected models.

17V416000Reported June 29, 2017 - 5 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 5 vehicles across all affected models.

21V920000Reported November 23, 2021 - 22,462 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 22,462 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA19001Opened April 19, 2019 - Closed September 19, 2024

Electrical overstress. Resulted in recall campaign 20V024.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20154
201628
201726
201810
201911
202012
20215
20222
20237
20243
20256
20266
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.