2016 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
317
Recalls
2
Crashes
4
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V425000 Jul 2017

Other

No consequence data available

15V656000 Oct 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Latches/Locks
Jan 2026

The rear passenger door lock actuator on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma failed prematurely, causing the door to no longer lock or unlock properly. The failure...

Seats
Dec 2025

Heated seat had stopped working, checked and found the problem. The module that controls the heated seats had a melted connector and wires, causing th...

Structure
Nov 2025

Paint on hood and roof is fading significantly.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Nov 2025

The seat heater pins have melted, leaving black residue. thus showing possibilities of a fire

Structure
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, there was a musty odor coming from the interior of the vehicle. The cont...

Engine
Oct 2025

Bought 2016 Tacoma in 2022 w/ 53k miles. Hit 58,850 (ish) and had an noticable oil leak… apparently this was a “Well Known” issue, as the mechanic @...

Electrical System
Jul 2025

I am reporting a persistent and unsafe issue with the factory-installed Entune infotainment system in my 2016 Toyota Tacoma. While driving — whether l...

Engine
Jun 2025

I have experienced two major failures on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport with less than 90,000 miles: a leaking coolant crossover pipe, which required...

Steering
Jun 2025

During a safety inspection, it was found out that the steering rack was leaking. In a quick research on Google, it appears that many people that own t...

Structure
Mar 2025

2016 Toyota Tacoma – severe clear coat and paint failure on the hood and roof. The clear coat began peeling in 2022 and has progressively worsened. L...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 317 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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