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2016 Toyota Tacoma Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V425000 · Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · Reported: 2017-07-03 · Structure/Body
ENGINE Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V356000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2017-06-01 · Engine/Fuel
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 17V285000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2017-04-27 · Powertrain
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER Critical safety
Summary: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 15V656000 · Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported: 2015-10-14 · Airbag
Recall summary
This 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 4 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS — 1 recall
- ENGINE — 1 recall
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT — 1 recall
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 4
Most recent recall reported: 2017-07-03.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have open recalls?
Yes — there are 4 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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