Why do the headlights turn off on the 2016 Toyota Tundra?

Owners report that headlights, taillights, and dash lighting shut off briefly when the turn signal is engaged, particularly at night and in cold weather. NHTSA has not issued a recall covering this issue.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Tundra electrical system?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the electrical system complaints on the 2016 Toyota Tundra.

How common are electrical complaints on the 2016 Tundra?

NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tundra, which is 29% of the 119 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years in this dataset.

At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 18,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Tundra.

Do the door lock problems cause safety issues?

Owners report intermittent failure of the front power door locks to lock or unlock, but NHTSA records show no crashes, fires, or injuries tied specifically to this pattern.

2016 Toyota Tundra Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 29% of its 119 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any Tundra model year in this dataset. No related recall exists. Median mileage at failure is 18,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 35; 29% of 119
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Headlights, taillights, and dash/instrument lighting momentarily go dark when the turn signal is used, especially at night and in cold weather.
Auto headlight mode fails intermittently when turning or changing lanes, with lights returning on their own after the turn signal shuts off.
Front driver and passenger power door locks intermittently stop responding to the switch or key fob, with no clear pattern in timing or conditions.
Low-note horn stops working in cold temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit while the high-note horn still functions.
Owners describe the lighting blackout issue as widespread among 1794 and Platinum edition Tundras from this generation.

When 2016 Toyota Tundra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2015, latest May 24, 2025.

35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2015 to May 2025; peak Oct 2016 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tundra model year

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

201017 (11%)
201123 (17%)
201218 (12%)
201314 (16%)
201419 (20%)
20159 (19%)
201635 (29%)
201732 (41%)
201826 (26%)
201916 (22%)
20206 (13%)
20214 (17%)
202233 (8%)
202357 (14%)
202463 (19%)
202516 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Why do the headlights turn off on the 2016 Toyota Tundra?: Owners report that headlights, taillights, and dash lighting shut off briefly when the turn signal is engaged, particularly at night and in cold weather. NHTSA has not issued a recall covering this issue.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Tundra electrical system?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the electrical system complaints on the 2016 Toyota Tundra.
How common are electrical complaints on the 2016 Tundra?: NHTSA lists 35 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tundra, which is 29% of the 119 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years in this dataset.
At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 18,000 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2016 Tundra.
Do the door lock problems cause safety issues?: Owners report intermittent failure of the front power door locks to lock or unlock, but NHTSA records show no crashes, fires, or injuries tied specifically to this pattern.