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 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 10170730Dec 6, 2019TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13 is obsolete and any printed…
- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
- 10149217Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 23% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Tundra
34 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSuspension
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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