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2016 Toyota

Tundra 2WD

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Toyota Tundra: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
381
Power to weight
0.073 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.30
Cyl
8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$4,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
598 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
2/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
226 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
146 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
5,203 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
117
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SERVICE BRAKES22%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • STRUCTURE13%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • STEERING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 152 total.

Toyota Tundra: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.