2016 Tacoma oil leak?

Hi all,

Doing an oil change on my 2016 Tacoma Trd off road and noticed what seemed to be an oil leak off the passenger side of the motor. Does anyone recognize what this could be from? Or a common issue that I am not aware of.

Truck has under 30k miles.

 

Looks like you've unfortunately joined the leaky timing cover club. Give a read through this thread below.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/timing-cover-leaking-oil.484372/

Requires a re-sealing of the front timing cover which calls for some fairly significant front engine dissassembly.

 

Looks like your belt is about to grenade. Are any of your idler pulleys locked up?

 

What picture are you looking at to make this determination?

 

Yeah I think you joined the leaking timing cover group take it to the dealer let them sort it out.....

 

Hey all,

First off really appreciate quick responses you guys are aweosme. I bought the truck used from a private party about 10k miles ago. With the dealership still cover this repair? Is it a decal issue or TSB. Sorry for all the questions... new Guy here

 

bumper to bumper 3 yr 36,000 mile factory warranty...

 

What's all that trash all over the second pic? Could be an illusion to me but it looks like belt dust.

 

Yes, belt seems to be in good condition to me. No issues otherwise... only noticed a leak because I was down there, I check my oil level often and wasn’t low.

 

Power train warranty should cover that

 

it does look more like grime to me....

 

Welcome to the timing chain cover leak club. Common on 2016's for sure.

 

Fair enough!

 

Have Toyota fix it.

 

Already in the dealership and they confirmed leaking timing cover. They will be fixing it all under factory warranty, said it could take multiple days. Thanks all so much for the help.

 

They will be pulling the motor out to make that repair.

 

Is the repair truly that extensive? Wow!

 

Just came back from dealer. I have the same problem in my 2016. They charge $3500 for labor, and the material cost ...........$120.
Unbelievable!!!!!!
Off course, no warranty on this one.

 

Over 60k miles?

 

Holy cow that's insane! Hopefully you don't have anymore problems.