2016 Toyota Tundra exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Toyota Tundra — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My right front headlamp is getting moisture inside the headlamp assembly. It can be inspected any time. Chance that headlamp will not work. Did not take to a dealer.”
filed May 24, 2025
“Headlights in the on or auto position randomly go out when blinker returns to neutral position after being engaged. This has happened while in motion at low and highspeeds on city streets and highways and coming out of a completed stop. Cannot determine if this is a short in wiring harness or if…”
filed Feb 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Tundra | 29 | 9% |
| 2023 Tundra | 18 | 5% |
| 2022 Tundra | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 Tundra | 3 | 7% |
| 2019 Tundra | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 Tundra | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Tundra | 17 | 22% |
| 2015 Tundra | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% |
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.