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2016 Toyota Tacoma: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

4Safety recalls
322Owner complaints
NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 open NHTSA safety recalls and 322 owner complaints on file. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 open safety recalls and 322 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Tacoma had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Campaign 17V425000 · 03/07/2017

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.

RiskIf the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedySET 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.
2

ENGINE

Campaign 17V356000 · 01/06/2017

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.

RiskAn engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
RemedyToyota 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.
3

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Campaign 17V285000 · 27/04/2017

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.

RiskIf 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.
RemedyToyota 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.
4

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Campaign 15V656000 · 14/10/2015

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.

RiskThe 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.
RemedyToyota 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2016 Toyota Tacoma owners report most often to federal regulators:

Power Train136
Unknown Or Other50
Engine47
Electrical System36
Seats22
Structure21

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Rollover★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

Yes. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2016 Toyota Tacoma owners report?

Owners have filed 322 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, most often about the power train, unknown or other, engine.

How do I check a specific Tacoma's history?

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