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2016 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and other fuel pump-related parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11732710, filed 2026-04, 67,000 miles

“Under acceleration the truck hesitates during shifting. Took to dealership and they can’t find anything however it continues intermittently. During speeds on highway it does the same. No codes so the dealership said it would just have to continue until something triggered or became more frequent. To date this continues. Started seeing the random issue around Feb 2021”

NHTSA complaint #11419066, filed 2021-05

“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown warning light was displayed after the failure. There was an abnormal fuel odor before and after the failure. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart and was towed. A service repair had been scheduled. Upon research the contact associated the failure with TSB: 0166-19. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11766932, filed 2026-09, 77,000 miles

“2016 flex fuel toyota tundra with 118,00 miles was towed to toyota dealer in Las cruces with a no fuel issue. After the analysis it was determined the fuel pump over heated burning out conector and wiring ,but the pump was still working. According to toyota TSB 0166-19 this is a problem the can arise if the alcohol fuel density ID is not updated. I told the dealer to due repairs on vehicle even though a fuel pump was installed and reflashed at 114,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752420, filed 2026-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026823%
20254733%
202415344%
202316841%
202216538%
202114%
2020613%
201923%
20181212%
201756%
201665%
201536%
201478%
20132327%
20125737%
20113526%
2010106%
2009513%
20083611%
2007277%
2006183%
2005103%
200461%
200341%
200241%
200081%

Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Tundra

Brakes
34 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Body and structure
21 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Tundra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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