2016 Toyota Tundra Service Brakes Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake controller · 28 records
- trailer brakes · 18 records
- integrated brake · 12 records
- trailer brake · 7 records
- very dangerous · 7 records
- controller does · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Integrated trailer brake controller intermitent failure. Trailer brakes work for a few braking cycles then fail completely with an error message on the truck of "trailer wiring type, or connection fault". Turning the vehicle off and on resets the controller and "fixes" the problem until another few braking cycles, then repeats.
ODI 11230497
Service Brakes
Real sample the brake controller doesn't work no matter if you set it up to 9.5 or 10 doesn't do any brake applied.
ODI 11143913
Service Brakes
The factory supplied oem brake controller does not function properly, and is a significant safety issue. The current design or software is too conservative, and does not provide sufficient power to trailers with electric brakes. I have towed my new trailer with new brakes several times, and the result is consistent. With the brake controller set at full power, the actual trailer braking is minimal, therefore forcing…
ODI 11064931
Service Brakes
Front rotors warped in under 15,000 miles vin#[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11022985
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
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Integrated brake controller does not operate trailer brakes, at any time. Moving or standing still.
ODI 10970626
Service Brakes
THE IBC FAILS TO WORK ON A ALUMA TANDEM TRAIL.
ODI 10968621
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Have had braking issues with integrated brake controller, no matter what power level i use there seems to be very little if no effect on the trailer braking. I can switch the integrated brake controller to electric over hydraulic and they apply the brakes and they grab immediately, it seems that the integrated brake controller in electric brake mode does not produce enough electrical power to activate the trailer…
ODI 10985431
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the brake controller on the vehicle failed to activate the brake on the trailer. The contact stated that an error message illuminated, referring the driver to the owner's manual. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent two engineers to investigate the failure.…
ODI 10958535
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
Service Brakes
Integrated trailer brake controller not functioning correctly. In electric mode, no power setting (1-10) is able to get the trailer brakes to lock up when the truck brakes are applied. This is a crucial test to calibrate the trailer brakes before going on the road, and demonstrates that the output signal from the brake controller isn't sufficient to stop the truck/trailer combo in an emergency situation. The trailer…
ODI 10916820
Service Brakes
Integrated brake controller (ibc) on a 2016 toyota tundra fails to adequately stop a trailer fitted with electronic drum brakes. When the brake controller is in the electric brake mode, i get very little braking with the ibc maxed at level 10 on the gain control. I can manually stop the trailer using the manual squeeze levers and the brakes stop the trailer and truck, but provides very little braking when using the…
ODI 10911244
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
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Cpsc:i purchased a 2016 toyota tundra pickup truck. The truck comes with an integrated brake controller for towing trailers, boats, etc. The ibc has two modes of braking, for trailers with electric brakes or for trailers with hydraulic brakes. *bf the consumer stated the automatic braking did not work for the electrics brakes mode. Updated 04/21/2017 *js
ODI 10979512
Service Brakes
The brake controller (ibc) needs to function properly
ODI 10896242
Service Brakes
I recently purchased a 2016 tundra to pull my small travel trailer. On a recent trip i had to stop quickly and realized that the trailer brakes were not activating. I then did some tests to see what it would take to get it to activate and was surprised to discover that it was not braking the trailer at all. I brought it to my local toyota dealer and they told me that there was a ton of complaints about this issue…
ODI 10898677
Service Brakes
I recently bought a travel trailer and, after reading the manual, was setting up the integrated brake controller (heretofore referred to as the ibs). I was following the user manual supplied with my truck when i purchased it new step-by-step. I eventually had the gain set to "10" and was still not getting proper braking pressure from the trailer. I got out, checked all connections, restarted the truck and tried…
ODI 10886172
Service Brakes
Truck is rated to tow 9100lbs, and includes an integrated trailer brake controller for use with electric trailer brakes (which is new for 2016 tundra's). The first time i hooked the truck up to the trailer, i set up the trailer brakes using the owners manual. After pulling out onto the street i immediately noticed that when i pressed the brakes the trailer brakes failed to engage. My trailer weighs nearly 8000lbs.…
ODI 10883110
Service Brakes
The integrated break controller does not function correctly. Dealer stated it is a known problem and toyota does not have a repair for the factory defect.
ODI 10957662
Service Brakes
The integrated brake trailer controller to control the brakes on a trailer is not working. The brake controller fails to control the brakes on the trailer while in "electric" mode for electric brakes. It is very dangerous to rely on a brake controller to slow or stop a vehicle that is towing a load with trailer brakes that are not working. I towed our camper this last weekend with my entire family in the car and it…
ODI 10872726
Service Brakes
Integrated trailer brake controller not functioning correctly. In electric mode, no power setting (1-10) is able to get the trailer brakes to lock up when the truck brakes are applied. This is a crucial test to calibrate the trailer brakes before going on the road, and demonstrates that the output signal from the brake controller isn't sufficient to stop the truck/trailer combo in an emergency situation. The trailer…
ODI 10872705
Service Brakes
Built in break controller is not working properly. With full gain, it does not apply the correct amount of brakes to my trailer. This is very dangerous and could lead to an accident.
ODI 10884142
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
Service Brakes
The built in trailer brake controller does not work properly when used with any trailer equipped with electric brakes. It is not capable of controlling loaded trailers safely. I have brought this matter to the attention of toyota and the master technician at my local dealership says he understands the problem and can reproduce the safety issue under testing - but at this time the manufacturer has no recommended…
ODI 10872562
Service Brakes
The control braking does not working properly when towing. I have gained set to highest level which is 10 and on a empty 6x10 toy trailer it will not lock up. When just pressing with brake does not work at all only has littles tension when pressing the brake slider manually. This is very dangerous
ODI 10872612
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Toyota Tundra.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.