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2016 Toyota Tacoma recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 323
Latest campaign: Jul 3, 2017

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	1	Jul 3, 2017	17V425000
Engine	1	Jun 1, 2017	17V356000
Power train	1	Apr 27, 2017	17V285000
Air bags	1	Oct 14, 2015	15V656000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 3, 2017Latest campaign


Jul 3, 201717V425000	Structure: body hood If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V425000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B. Campaign NHTSA 17V425000 · Jul 3, 2017
Jun 1, 201717V356000	Engine An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V356000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H. Campaign NHTSA 17V356000 · Jun 1, 2017
Apr 27, 201717V285000	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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V285000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V285000 · Apr 27, 2017
Oct 14, 201515V656000	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… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V656000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T. Campaign NHTSA 15V656000 · Oct 14, 2015

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component323

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323Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	136	42	0	0	0
Unknown or other	50	15	1	1	1
Engine	47	15	0	0	0
Electrical system	36	11	0	3	0
Structure	22	7	1	0	1
Seats	22	7	0	3	0
Service brakes	18	6	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	17	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	14	4	0	0	0
Suspension	14	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	10	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	9	3	0	0	0
Air bags	5	2	2	0	0
Steering	4	1	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	1	0	0	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Structure
“Toyota has a paint problem on the tacomas. The paint is the bright white, .040 . They have painted all 4 doors,both front fenders and the pillars on each side of the windshield.”
Filed 07/06/2026 · ODI 11748666
Power train
“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving. The contact noticed there was fluid emerging from the rear of the vehicle near the tire.”
Filed 05/19/2026 · ODI 11738757
Fuel/propulsion system
“The original low pressure fuel pump failed at 114,700 miles. The symptoms of the failure were loss of power on the freeway, quickly followed by the engine stumbling, then shutting off completely forcing me to change…”
Filed 05/08/2026 · ODI 11736613

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2016 Toyota Tacoma recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The most recent, 17V425000 (reported July 3, 2017), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Toyota Tacoma?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 136 complaints out of 323 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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