2016 Toyota Tacoma Specifications

Specifications

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
Production Years for Series :	2016 - 2023
Price :	MSRP: $24,130-34,340
Weight :	3980 lbs \| 1805.298 kg
Introduced At :	2015 Detroit Auto Show

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.388

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2694 cc \| 164.4 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Compression :	10.2:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Direct Fuel Injection

V 6
Displacement :	3456 cc \| 210.9 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	278 HP (204.608 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4600 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 94 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Compression :	11.8:1

Transmission:
5 Automatic , 6 Automatic ECT

Handling

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100902
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V425000
Summary	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 weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence	If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20150818
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V285000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tacoma vehicles. Oil may leak from the area where the rear differential carrier is assembled to rear axle housing.
Consequence	If the vehicle is operated with an insufficient amount of oil in the rear differential, the differential may seize and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear differential for oil leakage. Based on the inspection, dealers will either tightening the fastening nuts or replace the fastening nuts and gasket. If the rear differential components are damaged, the rear differential carrier assembly will be replaced. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall June 19, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0G.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20150820
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V656000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tacoma trucks manufactured August 20, 2015, to September 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect bolts were used to install the driver's knee air bag module.
Consequence	The incorrect bolts may loosen over time and affect the performance of the driver's knee air bag, increasing the risk of driver injury during a crash that necessitates deployment of the air bags.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct driver's knee air bag module mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is F0T.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ENGINE
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20150917
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V356000
Summary	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 resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence	An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0H.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a wheelbase size of 127.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a length of 212.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a width of 74.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has 39.70 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has legroom of 42.90 inches.

Q: What is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has a towing capaicty of 6800.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma was a Pickup.

Q: How much did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had an MSRP of $24,130 - $$34,340 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2694 cc | 164.4 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 159 HP (117.024 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 180 Ft-Lbs (244 NM) @ 3800 RPM

V 6 (3456 cc | 210.9 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 278 HP (204.608 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 4600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Toyota Tacoma have? A: The 2016 Toyota Tacoma had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 6 speed Automatic ECT.