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2016 Toyota Tundra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Tundra.

Body TRUCK

The 2016 Toyota Tundra is a truck that recorded 118 owner complaints, with the service brakes emerging as the top concern, alongside six recalls. Within the model's complaint history spanning 1999 to 2026, this total sits far below the peak of 1,032 complaints in 2000, though it doesn't match the low of just one complaint in 1999, positioning the 2016 Tundra as a relatively reliable year in the lineup.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/70R18, P275/65R18, P275/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010P100 alt 178010S010
Spark plug9091901191
Front wiper blades852220C030 alt 852120C030
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length226 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76 in
Wheelbase145.7 in
Curb weight5633 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tundra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–7.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2008 Limited 5.7L Double Cab (6.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.60 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2017SR5 CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2014Limited CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
20141794 Edition CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4
2014Platinum CrewMax Cab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.70 sec15.30 sec381 hp4x4
2018Limited TRD Off-Road Double Cab (6.5 ft. Bed) 5.7L V86.50 sec15.10 sec381 hp4x4
2020TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'6.7" Bed) 5.7L V86.40 sec15.00 sec381 hp4x4
2021TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'6.7" Bed) 5.7L V86.80 sec15.20 sec381 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.2
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity7.5-10.0
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts51.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 282.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 249.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.60-4.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Optional BCI Group Number27F

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)41-42 @ idle or fule pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)38-44 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)47.9-62.4 @idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145 - 189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueRear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 73; Rear: 70 /; Front: 133 Replace; Rear: 123 Replace
ABS Sensor Torque6.2 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.140; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 9.490

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Using a vernier caliper, measure the length of the cylinder head bolt from the seat to the end. Standard length: 141.3 to 142.7 mm (5.56 to 5.62 in.) Maximum length: 143.7 mm (5.66 in.) If the length is more than the maximum, replace the cylinder head bolt. Using a vernier caliper, measure the diameter of the elongated thread at the measuring area. Distance:103 mm (4.06 in.) for intake side bolt. 108 mm (4.25 in.) for exhaust side bolt. Standard diameter: 10.85 to 11.00 mm (0.427 to 0.433 in.) Minimum diameter: 10.60 mm (0.417 in.) If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the cylinder head bolt.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 11-12 15.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep From the bolt flange measure thread diameter at 106mm. If measurement is less than 10.6mm replace the bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 11-12 15.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra posted 118 complaints, 6 recalls, 1 NHTSA investigation, and 228 TSBs—numbers that represent a notable uptick from the 47 complaints recorded in 2015, but remain well below the 84–154 complaint range seen during 2012–2014. Recalls held steady at 6 for both 2016 and 2017, consistent with the model's middle-generation pattern of modest, stable recall activity compared to the elevated recall counts of the early-2000s trucks. The TSB count dropped from 287 in 2015 to 228 in 2016, continuing a downward trajectory that reached 182 by 2017, suggesting reduced technical service bulletin activity as the generation matured. The top complaint category was Service Brakes at 23 incidents, followed by Structure (18) and Electrical System (12), with Exterior Lighting (9) rounding out the primary issue areas; notably, there were zero fire complaints and only 2 crash-related complaints recorded for this model year. Across the generation arc, 2016 sits in a stable mid-period following the elevated complaint levels of 2012–2013 and before the significant spikes that emerged in 20222024 (414 and 371 complaints respectively), indicating the truck was in a relatively mature and refined phase. A prospective buyer should verify that any open recalls specific to the 2016 model have been addressed and pay particular attention to brake system servicing given the complaint concentration in that area, but the data presents this as a defensible purchase year within the generation's history.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
228
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
118
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 118 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes23
Structure18
Electrical System12
Exterior Lighting9
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Steering5
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting5
Unknown Or Other5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V416000Air Bags:Knee BolsterReported 29/06/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with… Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may…

17V051000Structure:Body:BumpersReported 24/01/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 228 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
T-SB-0035-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureAcid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to…
T-SB-0038-24 Rev22024-12-06StructureTo prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Tundra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.