Model year record

2016 Toyota Tacoma

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 436 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V425000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
3,547
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-03
Owners notified
2017-09-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 this recall is SET17B.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V356000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
31,824
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-01
Owners notified
2017-07-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V285000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
227,732
Reported to NHTSA
2017-04-27
Owners notified
2017-06-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V656000

Air bags: knee bolster

Component
Air bags: knee bolster
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
306
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-14
Owners notified
2015-11-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train13610,000 mi
Unknown or other5222,208 mi
Engine4916,000 mi
Electrical system3730,000 mi
Structure: body2521,345 mi
Seats2141,000 mi
Service brakes184,850 mi
Exterior lighting1541,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1516,000 mi
Suspension1530,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1010,005 mi
Visibility/wiper91,700 mi
Air bags515,000 mi
Steering5200 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)345,000 mi
Seat belts329,800 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler345,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator2
Power train: driveline: differential unit213,200 mi
Structure280,000 mi
Wheels253,633 mi
Electrical system: wiring121,600 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights141,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1143,749 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Lane departure: blind spot detection13 mi
Parking brake153,633 mi
Visibility: windshield16,000 mi

The 2015 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.