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2016 Toyota Tacoma

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Tacoma.

Body TRUCK

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma enters the lineup as a truck carrying 323 owner-reported complaints, with the power train emerging as the leading concern and four recalls on record. Across a complaint history spanning 1995 through 2026, that figure positions the model year well below the 782 complaints that peaked in 2006 but substantially above the five logged for 2026, placing it in the middle of the range rather than at either extreme. This mid-tier complaint volume suggests the 2016 Tacoma reflects neither the platform's most troubled nor its quietest chapter, offering researchers a representative baseline for the generation's reliability trajectory.

Model year202620252024202320222021201920182016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 90915YZZD1. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnDRIVEROEM · verified
Tire sizeP245/75R16, P265/70R16, P265/65R17, P265/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0/7.0JJ, 7.0/7.0JJ, 7.5/7.5JJ, 7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZD1 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010C040 alt 178010P100
Spark plug9091901287 alt 9091901266
Front wiper blades852120E050 alt 8522204040
Serpentine belt9091602708 alt 90916A2037
Thermostat9091603093 alt 9091603157
Cabin air filter8850801010 alt 8850804010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length212.2 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase127.6 in
Curb weight4129 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tacoma of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–8.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2016 SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016SR5 V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V66.80 sec15.20 sec278 hpRWD
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.10 sec15.40 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.30 sec15.80 sec278 hp4x4
2016Limited V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.90 sec16.10 sec278 hp4x4
2016TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V68.10 sec16.20 sec278 hp4x4
2017TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5 ft. Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4
2018TRD Off-Road V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.60 sec15.90 sec278 hp4x4
2019TRD Pro V6 Double Cab (5'0.5" Bed) 3.5L V67.70 sec16.00 sec278 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.6
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.3
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2WD Models except Prerunner

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts61 ft-lbs
Main Bearings16
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts41.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 173.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-650 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)500-600 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)650-750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700-800 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerToyota

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity5.61 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44-50 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)40.8-41.7 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)55-61 @ idle or fuel pump running psi
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142-210 / max variation 29 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 128-178 max variation 10 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27, Rear: NS
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 80; Rear: 90 /
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: 1.024
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0059
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake 10.080

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17 ft. lbs., Step 2: 127 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9018 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

127.0 ft. lbs.27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
4Bolts 9-10 22.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma marks a significant spike in the federal record, with complaints jumping to 323 from just 100 in 2015. This year represents a peak in the generation's trend, as complaints subsequently declined to 237 in 2017 and continued to drop in later years. Additionally, 2016 saw the highest number of Technical Service Bulletins at 410, a figure that steadily decreases in the following years. The primary complaint area for 2016 was the Power Train with 102 reports, followed by "Unknown Or Other" with 32, though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Despite this, the model maintained a consistent level of 4 recalls and 1 investigation, mirroring the 2015 figures. Because this year represents a peak in both complaints and TSBs relative to the surrounding years, it is not the ideal year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
410
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
323
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 323 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train102
Unknown Or Other32
Engine17
Electrical System17
Structure16
Exterior Lighting12
Power Train,Engine12
Service Brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V425000Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And AttachmentsReported 03/07/2017

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… Remedy: 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…

17V356000EngineReported 01/06/2017

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 410 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
T-SB-0055-24 Rev22026-01-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
23TE082025-11-11StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
T-TT-0790-252025-08-20Electrical SystemSome customers may experience echoing on the line calling the vehicle when using…
23TE082025-07-31StructureToyota has received some reports of paint peeling along the exterior door window frames…
23TE082025-07-31StructureTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 23TE08 COVERAGE FOR PAINT PEELING ON…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Tacoma have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.