Model year 2016 · Toyota

2016 Toyota Tacoma recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2017. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TACOMA.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
17V425000	July 3, 2017	Equipment
17V356000	June 1, 2017	Engine
17V285000	April 27, 2017	Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
15V656000	October 14, 2015	Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Power Train (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 17V425000Manufacturer no. SET17B

Equipment

Report received by NHTSA: July 3, 2017
Owner notification: September 1, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,547 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma: September 2, 2010 – July 10, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: TACOMA

Components: Equipment; Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge And Attachments

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V425000, filed by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V356000Manufacturer no. H0H

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: June 1, 2017
Owner notification: July 26, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 31,824 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma: September 17, 2015 – October 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: TACOMA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V356000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V285000Manufacturer no. H0G

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Report received by NHTSA: April 27, 2017
Owner notification: June 19, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 227,732 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma: August 18, 2015 – March 24, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: TACOMA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V285000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V656000Manufacturer no. F0T

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA: October 14, 2015
Owner notification: November 19, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 306 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma: August 20, 2015 – September 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: TACOMA

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V656000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 6, 2017.