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2016 TOYOTA TACOMA Recalls - California Lemon Law TOYOTA TACOMA problems

Recalls For 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA

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Recall #1 Issued: 2015 10 14 - Camp #20151014

This 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA recall affects the AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER Manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing from 2015-08-20 through 2015-09-10

Description Of Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.

Conseqence Of Defect

The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #2 Issued: 2017 04 27 - Camp #20170427

This 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA recall affects the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT Manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing from 2015-08-18 through 2017-03-24

Description Of Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #3 Issued: 2017 06 01 - Camp #20170601

This 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA recall affects the ENGINE Manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing from 2015-09-17 through 2016-10-28

Description Of Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles equipped with a six-cylinder engine. The affected vehicles have a crank position sensor that may malfunction, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

Conseqence Of Defect

An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crank position sensor with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #4 Issued: 2017 07 03 - Camp #20170703

This 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Manufactured by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC from 2010-09-02 through 2016-07-10

Description Of Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.


Recall #5 Issued: 2017 07 03 - Camp #20170703

This 2016 TOYOTA TACOMA recall affects the EQUIPMENT Manufactured by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC from 2010-09-02 through 2016-07-10

Description Of Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.

Conseqence Of Defect

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.



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