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2016 Toyota Tacoma Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 323 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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High Reported Activity — 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
323
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
4 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Toyota Tacoma (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Structure: Body: Hood: Hinge And Attachments
If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #17V425000
🔧 Engine
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #17V356000
🔧 Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit
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.
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…
NHTSA #17V285000
🔧 Air Bags: Knee Bolster
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.
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…
NHTSA #15V656000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Based on 323 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
131
Unknown Or Other
34
Electrical System
34
Structure
19
Engine
18
Exterior Lighting
17
Suspension
14
Service Brakes
13
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Toyota Tacoma — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 294 complaints 2011 186 complaints 2012 295 complaints 2013 125 complaints 2014 93 complaints 2015 101 complaints 2016 323 complaints 2017 243 complaints 2018 209 complaints 2019 219 complaints 2020 90 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2014, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 recall campaigns and 323 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma safe to buy?
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Tacoma should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tacoma are: 2014, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.