Recall 17V416 covers 5 2016 Toyota Tundra trucks with incorrect passenger knee air bag mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 5 2016 Tundra pickups because incorrect bolts were used to attach the passenger knee air bag module to the instrument panel brackets. The module can loosen over time, reduce knee airbag performance, and increase injury risk in a crash; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger knee air bag module in the 2016 Toyota Tundra sits behind the lower instrument panel on the passenger side. In a crash, that air bag is designed to deploy from that area and help control how the passenger's knees and legs move. The module depends on its mounting hardware staying tight and secure.
On certain Tundra trucks, Toyota says the passenger knee air bag module was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with the wrong bolts. Those bolts were tightened using specifications meant for the correct bolts. That mismatch can reduce the bolts' clamping force as the truck ages, leaving the module less securely held than designed. If the air bag has to deploy, that mounting problem can affect its performance.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the hardware behind the instrument panel, so an owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a clear symptom while driving.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | air bag system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect knee airbag mounting bolts can let the module loosen over time. That affects knee airbag performance and increases the risk of injury during a crash. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm whether the completed inspection and bolt replacement applies to your VIN. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to confirm the knee air bag bolt inspection and free bolt replacement, if your truck still needs it.
- Reference recall number 17V416 and Toyota recall H0K when you call.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota sent one, and ask the dealer to verify that the passenger knee air bag module is secure.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician inspected the passenger knee air bag module mounting bolts and replaced any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts. The inspection and replacement were completed free of charge under the recall. Out-of-pocket repairs already paid are handled through the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the repair activity fell within the active warranty period. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| June 22, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V416?
Recall 17V416 covers 5 2016 Toyota Tundra trucks with passenger knee air bag modules attached to the instrument panel brackets with incorrect bolts. Those bolts can loosen over time and affect knee air bag performance in a crash. Toyota inspected the affected trucks and replaced incorrect bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V416. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference Toyota recall H0K or campaign 17V416. Toyota says affected vehicles were inspected and incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts were replaced free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota replaced the incorrect passenger knee air bag mounting bolts free of charge. A franchised Toyota dealer can confirm completion status using your VIN.
What if I bought this Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still follows the truck. Check your VIN even if you never received Toyota's original notice, then ask a franchised Toyota dealer to confirm whether recall 17V416 and Toyota recall H0K are closed for your specific Tundra.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V416000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V416 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V416000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →