2016 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 120 owner complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tundra. The EPA rates it 15 to 17 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 120
- Crashes / fires reported
- 2 / 0
- EPA combined
- 15–17 MPG
2016 Toyota Tundra recalls
SteeringDec 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21E103000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
SteeringNov 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V920000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Air BagsJun 29, 2017 · NHTSA 17V416000+
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
WheelsMay 11, 2017 · NHTSA 17V311000+
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
StructureJan 24, 2017 · NHTSA 17V051000+
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
EquipmentJun 9, 2016 · NHTSA 16V420000+
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2016 Toyota Tundra problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes34
- Electrical System26
- Structure21
- Exterior Lighting15
- Unknown or Other15
- Steering7
- Engine6
- Fuel/Propulsion System6
2016 Toyota Tundra gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD | 4.6 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Tundra 4WD | 4.6 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,000 |
| Tundra 2WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 2WD FFV | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 4WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 4WD FFV | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,300 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tundra, most recently for the steering (Dec 23, 2021). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (34), electrical system (26), structure (21).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Toyota Tundra get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Tundra at 15 to 17 MPG combined (best version: 15 city / 19 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.