How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?

NHTSA lists 53 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, which is 16% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.

At what mileage do 2016 Tacoma electrical problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 36,000 miles.

Did the 2016 Tacoma electrical issues cause any fires?

NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the 53 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tacoma, with no crashes or injuries reported.

How does 2016 compare to other Tacoma years for electrical complaints?

The 2016 model's 53 electrical complaints and 16% share are higher than most other years listed, such as 2018 at 16 complaints (8%) and 2022 at 4 complaints (7%), though 2011 was higher at 27%.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 53 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 16% of that year's 323 total complaints, including 3 fires. Median mileage at failure was 36,000 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Electrical System complaints: 53; 16% of 323
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Driver's seat heater electronics overheat, melt, or burn a hole through the seat and even clothing, sometimes producing smoke or a small fire.
Third brake light housings crack or seal poorly, letting rainwater leak into the cabin and soak the rear seat, roof, and flooring.
Vehicle engine shuts off unexpectedly while driving, including while towing or turning at speed.
Rear brake lights stop working due to a failed stop light relay, requiring diagnostic codes to identify.
Audio/navigation head unit resets on its own, shows charging station errors, or loses navigation function after a software update.
Trac off and check engine warning lights come on intermittently, sometimes requiring the battery to be disconnected to clear.

When 2016 Toyota Tacoma electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 22, 2016, latest Jul 30, 2025.

53 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Jul 2025; peak May 2020 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201031 (11%)
201150 (27%)
201222 (7%)
201314 (11%)
20147 (8%)
20159 (9%)
201653 (16%)
201728 (12%)
201816 (8%)
201922 (10%)
20209 (10%)
20219 (11%)
20224 (7%)
202313 (24%)
202416 (11%)
20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?: NHTSA lists 53 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, which is 16% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
At what mileage do 2016 Tacoma electrical problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints is 36,000 miles.
Did the 2016 Tacoma electrical issues cause any fires?: NHTSA data shows 3 fires reported among the 53 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tacoma, with no crashes or injuries reported.
How does 2016 compare to other Tacoma years for electrical complaints?: The 2016 model's 53 electrical complaints and 16% share are higher than most other years listed, such as 2018 at 16 complaints (8%) and 2022 at 4 complaints (7%), though 2011 was higher at 27%.