2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition
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- Photo: 2017 Toyota Tundra SR 4WD Double Cab in Super White, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 TRD (52925967023) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TOYOTA TUNDRA (XK50) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Toyota Tundra Double Cab, Rear Left, 04-28-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 pickup truck with a 6-speed automatic overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $49,580 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Tundra measures 228.9 inches long on a 145.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,690 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,580 ($67,140 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,775 ($68,758 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,195 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7-liter DOHC EFI V8, aluminum block with 32-valve aluminum alloy head with Dual VVT-i |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.70 x 4.02 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4x4 (four-wheel-demand system, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case) |
| Differential Type | Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.33 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.96 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.35 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| 6th Gear | 0.59 |
| Reverse | 3.06 |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane or higher (E85 capable) |
| Tank Capacity | 38 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent high-mounted double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and low pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle with trapezoid multi-leaf springs, outboard-mounted low pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.42 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 4-piston calipers |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.6 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/55R20 |
| Tires Rear | P275/55R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 228.9 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in |
| Front Track | 67.9 in |
| Rear Track | 67.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 26° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Curb Weight | 5,690 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 42.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 62.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (5)
- 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
- 2016 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota TUNDRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
NHTSA campaign 21E103000
Nov 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
NHTSA campaign 21V920000
Jun 29, 2017 · AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
Consequence: The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0K.
NHTSA campaign 17V416000
May 11, 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
NHTSA campaign 17V311000
Jan 24, 2017 · 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.
Consequence: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
NHTSA campaign 17V051000
Jun 9, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
NHTSA campaign 16V420000
120 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota TUNDRA
Owner Complaints
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota TUNDRA (2 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 34 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Steering | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.