2016 Ford F-150 vs 2016 Toyota Tundra

On the public data alone the Tundra edges it 4–2.

2016 Ford F-150

The 2016 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 14 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS PAYL…

2016 Toyota Tundra

The 2016 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, is EPA-rated at 17…

	2016 Ford F-150	2016 Toyota Tundra
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas	Gas
Best combined mpg	21	17
Safety Signal	35	65
NHTSA recalls	13	5
Critical recalls	4	0
Owner complaints	2,037	119
NHTSA overall stars	5	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

F-150

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Power Train

26S28

1,392,935 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.RiskUnexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V237000reported Apr 14, 2026Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

22S11

195,864 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

NHTSA campaign 22V150000reported Mar 11, 2022Ford Motor Company

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

20S31

292,311 vehicles

ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.RiskA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

NHTSA campaign 20V332000reported Jun 8, 2020Ford Motor Company

Tundra

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Steering

21TB10 / 21TA10

22,462 vehicles

ProblemToyota 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.RiskAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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 21V920000reported Nov 23, 2021Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Air Bags

H0K

5 vehicles

ProblemToyota 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.RiskThe 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.FixAll 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 17V416000reported Jun 29, 2017Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Wheels

SET17A

1,325 vehicles

ProblemSoutheast 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.RiskLugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixSET 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 17V311000reported May 11, 2017Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC