2016 Toyota Tacoma specs & fitment
3rd generation. The 2016 Toyota Tacoma has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (106.1 mm bore), towing up to 6,800 lb, oil 0W-20, tires P245/75R16, 265/70R16 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 106.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 16x7.0 ET30 (base)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 159 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 21–23 | 20–21 | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 278 | Regular Gasoline | 17–19 | 20–24 | 18–21 | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 6,800 lb, depending on configuration. Tacoma towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2TR-FE | 3,500 lb | — | — | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 175 |
| 2GR-FKS, 2WD, Access Cab (max on Access Cab 2WD GRN325L-CRTSHA; 6,000-6,800 lb by cab/drive/bed) | 6,800 lb | — | 11,310 lb | Towing package | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 174; 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 176 |
| 2GR-FKS (without towing package) | 3,500 lb | — | — | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 174 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P245/75R16 109S | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 579 |
| 265/70R16 112T | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 579 |
| P265/65R17 110S | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 579 |
| P265/60R18 109H | — | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 579 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2TR-FE engine | 0W-20 | 6.2 qt (5.9 L) | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 573 |
| 2GR-FKS engine (without towing package) | 0W-20 | 6.1 qt (5.8 L) | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 573 |
| 2GR-FKS engine (with towing package) | 0W-20 | 6.2 qt (5.9 L) | 2016 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04005U), p. 573 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (2.7L / 3.5L)
- Group 24F low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Tacoma battery size
- Battery (3.5L V6)
- Group 35, alternate fitment low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums)
- Wiper blades
- Driver 22", passenger 20" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 212.2–225.2 in (5390–5720 mm)
- Width
- 74.4–74.8 in
- Height
- 70.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 127.6–140.6 in
- Curb weight
- 3913–4374 lb
5 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 4
- Owner complaints
- 323
- NCAP overall
- 4 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 2WD | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/EC 4WD | — | — | — | 4 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (4)
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.