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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2016 Toyota Tundra Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
9,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,100 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.

“I have a serious safety concern regarding the lack of daytime vehicle instrument illumination on my new 2016 Toyota Tundra (while driving, stationary and on all roads) during the day. As an elder adult who wears sunglasses to protect their eyes (on the recommendation of the medical profession) the dash board (specifically the speedometer indicator) is barely discernible. Even without sunglasses the instrument panel is very dark. …”

NHTSA complaint #10926116, filed 2016-11, 100 miles

“Re: integrated break controller I wanted to express a serious safety concern I have with an item that now ships with the 2016 Toyota 5.7l Tundra's - the built in / integrated break controller for use when pulling trailers/campers/etc. It seems that regardless of the power setting, no noticeable power is supplied to the trailer brakes, even at it's highest setting. It feels like the trailer/camper is pushing the truck, which can be a serious issue when stopping. …”

NHTSA complaint #10874031, filed 2016-06, 4,000 miles

“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

Related service bulletins

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026411%
20252115%
2024329%
2023307%
2022327%
201923%
20181414%
201723%
201643%
201524%
201433%
201345%
201274%
201197%
20102515%
2009513%
20087724%
20076517%
2006356%
2005246%
2004112%
2003123%
2002143%
200182%
2000202%

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
Engine
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Air bags
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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