2016 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 29% of all complaints filed for that year, with median mileage at failure of 4,400 miles. There is no related recall on file for this issue. One crash was reported and no fires or injuries.
- Brakes complaints
- 34
- 29% of 119
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the integrated brake controller fails to send power to trailer brakes even at maximum gain settings.
- Several describe trailer brake lights or braking response not activating at all when the truck brake pedal is pressed.
- Some say the controller works with the manual slide but does nothing when the foot pedal is used, creating inconsistent trailer braking.
- Front rotors reportedly warped in well under 15,000 miles in at least one case.
- One owner linked a rear differential and limited-slip repair to the rear wheels locking up afterward.
- A trailer brake failure while towing was cited as a factor in the one reported crash.
When 2016 Toyota Tundra brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 7, 2015, latest Feb 20, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tundra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2016 Tundra, which is 29% of the 119 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Tundra brake problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the brake complaints reported on the 2016 Tundra.
- What is the main brake issue on the 2016 Tundra?
- Most sample complaints describe the integrated trailer brake controller failing to apply enough power to trailer brakes, even at maximum gain settings.
- At what mileage do 2016 Tundra brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 4,400 miles.
- Did the 2016 Tundra brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows one crash linked to the brake complaints and no reported fires or injuries.