2016 Toyota Tundra recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 6 2016 Toyota Tundra recalls, newest first
Dec 23, 2021Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007 to 2021 Tundra and 2008 to 2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250 0C160, 44250 0C131, 44250 0C170, and 11250 0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
NHTSA campaign 21E103000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Nov 23, 2021Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist SystemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008 to 2022 Sequoia and 2007 to 2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Jun 29, 2017Air Bags, Knee BolsterToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
Risk: The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0K.
NHTSA campaign 17V416000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
May 11, 2017Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013 to 2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20 inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1 866 405 4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Jan 24, 2017Structure, BodyToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Risk: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1 800 331 4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
NHTSA campaign 17V051000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Jun 9, 2016Equipment, OtherSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015 to 2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FRS, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1 866 405 4226.
NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tundra. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Toyota Tundra has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.