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2016 Toyota Tacoma Recalls

4 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Jul 3, 2017

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Toyota Tacoma average of 6.0 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Toyota Tacoma recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 17V425000

Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments

Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Reported Jul 3, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V356000

Engine

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Jun 1, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V285000

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Apr 27, 2017

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 15V656000

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Reported Oct 14, 2015

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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 history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

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2016 Toyota Tacoma recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?

This verified dataset contains 4 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Toyota Tacoma?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology