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US recalls (4)
Equipment
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Electrical
2021-11-24 · campaign 2021-723
Issue:
This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships.
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt.
Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers:
C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904
C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905
C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907
C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909
C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911
C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913
C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571
C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14
PK5A408J05 PU14000903
Safety Risk:
Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Electrical
2017-07-20 · campaign 2017-363
On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for installation, the dealer will replace the block heater assembly with a new one of an improved design. For vehicles where the subject block heater was not approved for installation, dealers will remove the block heater assembly. In the interim, until the remedy can be performed, dealers will cut the plug end from the block heater cord to disable the block heater's operation.
Powertrain
2017-06-01 · campaign 2017-290
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the crankshaft rotor may have been produced with an anti-corrosion coating that is too thick. This could cause interference with the crank position sensor, potentially causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the crank position sensor with one of an improved design.
Powertrain
2017-04-27 · campaign 2017-231
On certain vehicles, the seal between the rear differential and the axle housing could degrade due to contact variation. This could result in leaking differential oil. If the vehicle is operated in this condition, damage to the differential could occur, and could potentially result in noise, reduced motive power and rear axle lockup. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear differential for leaks. If no leaks are found, fastening nuts will be re-tightened. If leaks are found, the differential gasket will be replaced, and new differential fastening nuts installed. Note: This applies to vehicles equipped with automatic transmission and non-locking differentials only.
Owner complaints (324)
Owners filed 324 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Toyota Tacoma (4 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 243).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 136 | |
| Unknown or other | 50 | |
| Engine | 47 | |
| Electrical system | 37 | |
| Structure | 22 | |
| Seats | 22 | |
| Service brakes | 18 | |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Toyota Tacoma version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tacoma 2WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD 2.7 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 21 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tacoma 4WD 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 4WD Double Cab 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
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