2016 Toyota Tacoma exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just like with the other double cab Tacoma recalls I am hearing about, the third rear tail light is leaking water into my access cab. The interior smells like mildew. I’m not sure why my truck is not covered by the recall, but it is experiencing the exact same situation. Water leaking through the…”
filed Dec 17, 2023
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side fog light housing melted. There was an abnormal odor of smoke. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…”
filed Jul 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tacoma | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 32 | 17% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 25 | 9% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 105 | 20% |
| 2008 Tacoma | 15 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma
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.