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2016 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, and owners have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
323
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
18–21
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Equipment and hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 17V425000 Reported 3,547 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for…

  2. Engine

    NHTSA 17V356000 Reported 31,824 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…

  3. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 17V285000 Reported 227,732 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the…

  4. Knee bolster (air bags)

    NHTSA 15V656000 Reported 306 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…

323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have filed 323 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 25,466 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 105 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Toyota has a paint problem on the tacomas. The paint is the bright white, .040 . They have painted all 4 doors,both front fenders and the pillars on each side of the windshield. I’m having the same pr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2026 · Structure

“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving. The contact noticed there was fluid emerging from the rear of the vehicle near the tire. There were no”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 19, 2026 · Power train

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 2WD, Tacoma 4WD, Tacoma 4WD Double Cab). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18–21 mpg
City / Highway17–19 / 20–24
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.7/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Toyota Tacoma model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Tacoma model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 Toyota Tacoma2177
1996 Toyota Tacoma1253
1997 Toyota Tacoma0131
1998 Toyota Tacoma1300
1999 Toyota Tacoma0249
2000 Toyota Tacoma0211
2001 Toyota Tacoma4396
2002 Toyota Tacoma3333
2003 Toyota Tacoma3360
2004 Toyota Tacoma3414
2005 Toyota Tacoma10707
2006 Toyota Tacoma11782
2007 Toyota Tacoma10541
2008 Toyota Tacoma11446
2009 Toyota Tacoma13519
2010 Toyota Tacoma13294
2011 Toyota Tacoma9186
2012 Toyota Tacoma7295
2013 Toyota Tacoma6125
2014 Toyota Tacoma493
2015 Toyota Tacoma4101
2016 Toyota Tacoma4323
2017 Toyota Tacoma5239
2018 Toyota Tacoma3207
2019 Toyota Tacoma4218
2020 Toyota Tacoma188
2021 Toyota Tacoma080
2022 Toyota Tacoma359
2023 Toyota Tacoma454
2024 Toyota Tacoma5152
2025 Toyota Tacoma5101
2026 Toyota Tacoma06

Checking a specific 2016 Toyota Tacoma

How do I know if my 2016 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 Toyota Tacoma; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V656000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.