Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2016 Toyota Tundra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle ran off the road during a thunderstorm, causing the driver's and passenger's side curtain air bags to deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the headliner needed to be replaced; however, the part to complete the repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
The frame of the truck is extremely rusted. I am unsure if it can be fixed. It is available for inspection. This 2016 Tundra has 71,000 miles and is used as a third car. It has been serviced at the same dealership (Northshore Toyota, Covington, LA) and we were never informed of the damage by the dealership. My safety is at risk because the extensive rust could cause the frame to fail. Previous Tundra models have been recalled because of the same issues. No warnings were issued even after the dealership serviced the truck on a lift numerous times (approximately 9 years). The only previous warning by the dealership was on 1/29/2025 when the dealership informed us of a rusty trailer hitch. The truck was brought to 4 body shops in the local area after the owner went to work on the trailer hitch and saw the damage. All 4 shops confirmed that the rust was extensive. …
Bed is rusting out from the bottom in a fashion that looks very similar to a previous Tundra bed rusting issue that had a TSB and remedy from Toyota. On the driver's side bed bolt closest to the cab, the sheet metal tack welded to the bed has separated and is rusting out. Approximately 7 inches to the drivers side from that bolt. The seam sealer is also cracking. Additionally, the drivers side bed bolt closes to the tailgate has rust bubbling up from underneath approximately 1 inch to the passenger side from the bolt and also along where that sheet metal is tack welded onto the bed.
I have had multiple incidents where the front hood bulge has blown off going down the interstate and nearly hit other cars. It's not been worth buying a new one with the risk of them flying off. It's definitely a saftey concern and a hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, the bumper detached when a friend stepped on the bumper. Prior to the failure, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17V051000 (structure). The contact drove to autonation Toyota south austin (4800 s ih 35 frontage rd, austin, tx 78745, [phone]) and was informed that since the vehicle was previously involved in a crash, they would not replace the bumper. The manufacturer was contacted and sided with the dealer; however, they felt the recall should still be remedied. The manufacturer referred the contact to san marcos Toyota (5101 I-35, san marcos, tx 78666, [phone]) where they pointed out damage to the side and rear of the vehicle and also refused to service the recall. The contact called the manufacturer back and filed a complaint regarding the refusal of service. …
My rear passenger side bumper scraped a cement-block, causing some minor cosmetic damage to the bumper cover in August 2016. Everything else was fine, but later on I did step on the bumper and heard a crack and the bumper collapsed. Later I find out that from the recall notice this is a know problem. After contacting local dealer lancaster Toyota, corporate 1 800 number, and email corporate all were not able to help me. They all refuse to fix the recall due to damage, but the damaged area is the recalled reinforcement bracket. All the damage was caused because I did step step on it. I did try to work with them in cause they wanted me to replace the outer bumper cover that is scratched, but they tell me I need to pay out of pocket to fix the whole thing before the recall is done. …
While backing up, I tapped a pole sticking out of the ground and dent my plastic bumper. I took the vehicle into a body shop where they had to order the bumper and assembly. Several days later while driving down the street, the right rear portion of the bumper fell off. What held it in place was the electrical for the backup sensor. I ended up using tape to hold the bumper to the pickup and went back to the body shop the next day.as the parts had come in. Toyota said that since I backed into the pole there was no coverage for the bracket or bumper even though there was a recall on the bumper brackets I latter learned.. The bumper brackets that held the bumper in place was purchased from a Toyota dealership. If I was tapped in a rear end accident and the bumper fell off it now becomes a safety issue with this vehicle. Photos of the damage prior and the bumper did not fall off. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger side bumper disassembled while being stepped onto to enter the rear of the truck. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured clip for the passenger side bumper. The part had to be ordered. While waiting for the clip, a passenger stepped up on the bumper several days later and fractured the bumper in half. The passenger sustained injuries to the right shin, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer sent an inspector to inspect the vehicle and diagnosed that the bumper damage was due to an impact, although the contact stated the vehicle was not involved in a rear end collision. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Updated 09/22/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V051000 (structure) however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 06/13/17 the contact's grandson fell off the bumper and injured himself, as it broke while he was climbing on it. It is causing body damage and is affecting the alarm system. The granddaughter also fell off the bumper and injured her back.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed rust on the frame of the rear seat. The vehicle was taken to hertrich Toyota of milford (1367 bay rd, milford, de 19963, [phone]) where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure was due to moisture entering the vehicle. The contact cleaned the rust, but the failure recurred with even more rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Bumpers
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 affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
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 began on May 21, 2017.
Body complaints in other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2016 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the body & structure of the 2016 Toyota Tundra, 18% of the model year's 120 complaints. The component named most often is body (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Toyota Tundra body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-051 (bumpers, Jan 24, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2016 Toyota Tundra body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 16,000 miles, and 55% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.