2016 Toyota Tundra electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Toyota Tundra — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while going through prior service paperwork found in the vehicle, he discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact also stated that the vehicle was once sold at a private…”
filed May 7, 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.
Related service bulletins
Some customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using Bluetooth Hands Free. This is caused by the phone Hands Free volume being too low.
T-TT-0790-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and…
T-SB-0058-23 Rev1 · Service Campaign · issued Jun 13, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tundra | 10 | 8% |
| 2024 Tundra | 33 | 11% |
| 2023 Tundra | 39 | 10% |
| 2022 Tundra | 27 | 6% |
| 2021 Tundra | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 Tundra | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Tundra | 13 | 18% |
| 2018 Tundra | 26 | 26% |
| 2017 Tundra | 27 | 35% |
| 2015 Tundra | 7 | 15% |
| 2014 Tundra | 18 | 20% |
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.