2016 Toyota Tundra service brakes problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2016 Toyota Tundra — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The trailer brake controller went out. It does not supply electronic braking and the truck no longer recognizes the controller on the dashboard. Multiple on line chats and forums, along with my trailer provider, show awareness of this defect. Online individuals learned of the issue during emergency…”
filed Feb 20, 2025
“1)Over 60 MPH with new tires the vehicle pulses & shakes on front end, checked alignment everything OK per Mechanic. Just started to occur 2)Bluetooth when on iPhone will at any time cut out guaranteed to occur when using at any time been occurring for 2 + years. 3)Trailer brake warning light…”
filed Jun 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Tundra | 20 | 6% |
| 2023 Tundra | 27 | 7% |
| 2022 Tundra | 30 | 7% |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 Tundra | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 Tundra | 22 | 22% |
| 2017 Tundra | 13 | 17% |
| 2015 Tundra | 8 | 17% |
| 2014 Tundra | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 Tundra | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.