2016 Toyota Tacoma: raw data

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vehicle2016 / toyota / tacoma
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-19)
complaints323 on file (2015-12-13 → 2026-07-06)
recalls4
investigations1
fars64 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Rear differential recall parts delayPOWER TRAIN27 complaints2017-07 → 2017-11tacoma-2016-rear-diff-recall-parts-delay
  • 11043607 I have received two recall notices on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited pickup truck. The second notice was in July, 2017. I have not yet been able to have the recalls done because the parts are not available from Toyota yet.…
  • 11011404 MY 2016 TACOMA SAFETY RECALL FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK. I DROP MY TACOMA OFF @ RON TONKIN DEALER ON JUNE 16TH, 2017 AND IT OVER A MONTH I HAD NOT HEAR ANY UPDATE FROM THE DEALER WHEN MY TRUCK WILL BE FIXED.…
Third brake light water leak into cabinEXTERIOR LIGHTING17 complaints2018-08 → 2026-04tacoma-2016-third-brake-light-leak
  • 11386356 THE CAB MOUNTED THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FIXTURE IS ALLOWING A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER TO LEAK INTO THE CAB OF THE TRUCK. THE SEATS AND CARPET ARE GETTING SOAKED EVERY TIME THERE IS HEAVY RAIN.…
  • 11396904 THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT BECOMES LOOSE ALLOWING WATER INTO THE TRUCK CAB. IT IS EITHER A RUBBER GASKET DEFECT OR IT WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.…
Harsh or erratic transmission shiftingPOWER TRAIN17 complaints2017-10 → 2024-09tacoma-2016-transmission-harsh-shifting
  • 11614574 I purchased the vehicle new and noticed right away that the transmisson would clunk right away when I put it into gear[ it's an automatic]. I asked the dealership about it and they said it was normal and no issues.…
  • 11163157 TRANSMISSION SHAKES VEHICLE IN LOWER GEARS WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND HARD JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE .
Paint and clear coat peelingSTRUCTURE12 complaints2020-08 → 2026-07tacoma-2016-paint-clear-coat-peeling
  • 11724836 Severe clear coat and paint fading on hood, roof and sides of truck.
  • 11701789 Paint on hood and roof is fading significantly.
Timing chain cover oil leakENGINE6 complaints2022-12 → 2026-03tacoma-2016-timing-chain-cover-oil-leak
  • 11507715 Timing chain cover is leaving oil.
  • 11497655 This vehicle is equipped with Toyota V6 Motor that was new in 2016. The issue is the Timing Chain Cover leaks oil. This was an issue on Toyota Motors before 2016 and Toyota issued a TSB for those.…
Blower motor fan failureVISIBILITY/WIPER6 complaints2017-09 → 2019-09tacoma-2016-blower-motor-fan-failure
  • 11109534 FAN BLOWER MOTOR FAILED , NO AC/HEAT OR DEFROST AS A RESULT. .
  • 11023704 THE BLOWER MOTOR / FAN IN THE CABIN IS BROKEN AND MAKES LOUD NOISES - DOES NOT WORK. IN HEAVY RAIN, WINDOWS FOGGED UP, UNABLE TO SEE ROAD CLEARLY IN A WET, CROWDED AND SLIPPERY ROAD.…
Seat heater wiring meltingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS20 complaints2018-08 → 2025-11tacoma-2016-seat-heater-wiring-melting
  • 11190946 SEAT HEATER MODULE CONNECTOR HAS FAILED AND BURNED/MELTED THE CONNECTOR. APPEARS TO BE A FIRE CONCERN.
  • 11435698 Driver side Heated seat connector has evidence of burning. Seat not working.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
3232015-12-132026-07-0644POWER TRAIN:136; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:50; ENGINE:47; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:36; STRUCTURE:22

Recalls all years →

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17V42500003/07/2017STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSSoutheast 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.If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.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.
17V35600001/06/2017ENGINEToyota 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.An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.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.
17V28500027/04/2017POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNITToyota 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.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.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.
15V65600014/10/2015AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTERToyota 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.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.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.

Investigations all years →

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EA19001closedElectrical overstressAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE2019-04-192024-09-1920V024The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW.  The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mount

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202464legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Toyota Tacoma vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/toyota/tacoma
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Toyota Tacoma},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/toyota/tacoma}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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