Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component81
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 14 | 17 |
| Engine | 12 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 15 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 11 |
| Air bags | 7 | 9 |
| Structure | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Engine developed a loud knock while under normal driving conditions at 61,000 miles. Oil was changed every 5k miles since new.”
- Power train
“Driving in town 30 to 40mph, (while in drive) the vehicle rev’d up like it was in neutral then went back to normal.”
- Structure
“The cabin air pressure vents behind the back seat are leaking letting water into the vehicle. The seals have dried up. It's causing a moldy smell in the vehicle.”
Other Toyota Tacoma model years
- 20255 recalls106 complaints
- 20246 recalls152 complaints
- 20234 recalls54 complaints
- 20223 recalls59 complaints
- 20210 recalls81 complaints
- 20201 recall90 complaints
- 20194 recalls219 complaints
- 20183 recalls209 complaints
- 20175 recalls242 complaints
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- 2021 Camry1 recall165 complaints
- 2021 Corolla1 recall186 complaints
- 2021 RAV45 recalls508 complaints
- 2021 Sienna4 recalls210 complaints
- 2021 Tundra2 recalls24 complaints
- 2021 Highlander5 recalls546 complaints
- 2021 4Runner1 recall36 complaints
- 2021 Sequoia1 recall4 complaints
- 2021 Avalon2 recalls27 complaints
- 2021 Venza2 recalls189 complaints
- 2021 C-HR1 recall35 complaints
- 2021 Prius Prime0 recalls10 complaints
2021 Toyota Tacoma recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 14 complaints out of 81 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.
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