2016 Toyota Tundra Electrical System Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- turn signal · 4 records
- trailer brakes · 4 records
- brake controller · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
All lights (headlamps and tail lamps and instrument panel) turn off when using turn signal. This typically happens when changing lanes at highway speed. I am not the only one experiencing this problem. Seems to occur in 2015-2017 toyota tundras (1794 & platinum editions). See thread. Https://www.tundras.com/threads/auto-headlights-shut-off-with-turn-signal.22968/page-3
ODI 11279221
Electrical System
Lock actuator went out on truck after only 2 years. Per dealer this is a known issue. Found online that it is very common in newer toyota vehicles and often occurs on all 4 doors. Costly to repair and should not go out that quickly.
ODI 11111790
Electrical System
Low note electric horn intermitten failure: the low note electric horn becomes inoperative below 25 degrees fahrenheit while pressing the steering wheel horn pad/switch. The high note horns operates during this. I have had several close call encounters driving on the road where i needed the horn during these periods of low temperature and the horn didn't provide adequate audible warning. I have brought this up to my…
ODI 11092447
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was struck by lightning on 8/13/17. The dealership where we bought this vehicle new agreed to fix it through our insurance claim and provides a lifetime warranty on the repairs. The vehicle continues to have problems. See the attached list of damages, which were provided to the dealership on 1/15/18. When i dropped it off i indicated the vehicle was malfunctioning again without the cruise control…
ODI 11063272
Electrical System · Service Brakes
I purchased a new trailer to pick up my new tractor. I tested the trailer brakes knowing i was pulling a large load and didn't want an accident. The brakes appeared to apply but due to it not being loaded when testing i had it set to 5(out of 10). While pulling it back home on the interstate towing my tractor behind me there was traffic stopping ahead. I always drive in the right lane to not slow others...thank god…
Crash reported
ODI 11062085
Electrical System
The trailer brakes will not operate correctly. The trailer brakes will not lock up even when set on 10. Very dangerous when hauling any trailer with breaks. I have put my other truck to the trailer and it operates great. It is absolutely the break control from the factory not the trailer
ODI 11118418
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a serious safety concern regarding the lack of daytime vehicle instrument illumination on my new 2016 toyota tundra (while driving, stationary and on all roads) during the day. As an elder adult who wears sunglasses to protect their eyes (on the recommendation of the medical profession) the dash board (specifically the speedometer indicator) is barely discernible. Even without sunglasses the instrument panel…
ODI 10926116
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The integrated elecric brake controller included in my platinum edition options for towing a trailer does not work. According to dealer, there is no fix from toyota although they are aware of the issue.
ODI 10916440
Electrical System
I bought a 2016 tundra in may of 2016. I own some ranch property in west texas. I have taken the truck there twice and both times i have had wiring damaged by rodents. So far it is up to over 800 dollars. Toyota will not warranty it.
ODI 10913573
Electrical System
The integrated elecric brake controler for towing a trailer does not work.
ODI 10911004
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. While towing a trailer, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the trailer brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the integrated brake controller failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500. The…
ODI 10908430
Electrical System
While trailering my 6800 pound travel trailer for the first time and after i had manually set the factory electric brakes, a car pulled out in front of me and the electric brakes would not stop my trailer or even slow it down. The brakes were set at an 8.5 on the readout. I came within inches of an accident at about 45 mph. Next, the brakes were adjusted all the way up to a setting of 10. This also did not help to…
ODI 10945838
Electrical System
On my 2016 toyota tundra platinum edition, at night with headlights in "auto" position, when i use turn signal, the headlights, taillights and dash lights all occasionally turn off. Once turn signal shuts off, lights come back on . It typically happens at night when it's cold out. Them is intermittent, this is so scary! I was going down the freeway at 80 mph at night and my truck (full of my family) just disappeared…
ODI 11297888
Electrical System
Electric brake controller doesn't work properly. Several people have already contacted nhtsa on this problem.
ODI 11001771
Electrical System · Service Brakes
The integrated brake controller is not work when applying the brakes in electric brake mode. Took my tundra out for a test drive with my 24' 3200 lb travel trailer. I set the gain to 10 and hit the manual slide and the trailer tires locked up. Stepped on the brakes and couldn't feel any brakes being applied to the trailer. I would have expected the trailer tires to lockup when i hit the brakes with a gain of 10.…
ODI 10872967
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Re: integrated break controller i wanted to express a serious safety concern i have with an item that now ships with the 2016 toyota 5.7l tundra's - the built in / integrated break controller for use when pulling trailers/campers/etc. It seems that regardless of the power setting, no noticeable power is supplied to the trailer brakes, even at it's highest setting. It feels like the trailer/camper is pushing the…
ODI 10874031