Model year
2016 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 324 complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (134), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (50), ENGINE (47). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 211 complaints
- 2001 396 complaints
- 2002 333 complaints
- 2003 360 complaints
- 2004 414 complaints
- 2005 707 complaints
- 2006 782 complaints
- 2007 541 complaints
- 2008 449 complaints
- 2009 519 complaints
- 2010 294 complaints
- 2011 186 complaints
- 2012 295 complaints
- 2013 125 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 101 complaints
- 2016 324 complaints
- 2017 243 complaints
- 2018 209 complaints
- 2019 219 complaints
- 2020 90 complaints
- 2021 81 complaints
- 2022 59 complaints
- 2023 54 complaints
- 2024 154 complaints
- 2025 112 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
17V425000 · Jul 3, 2017
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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.
17V356000 · Jun 1, 2017
ENGINE
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.
17V285000 · Apr 27, 2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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.
15V656000 · Oct 14, 2015
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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.
Complaints
324 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 4, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.147 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.147 | — |
| PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD · 2.7L · Manual 5-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 21 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD Double Cab · 3.5L · Manual 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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