2021 Toyota Tacoma Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tacoma years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 29th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. That ranks 29th out of 32 Tacoma model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (14 complaints, 17%), typically at around 9,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 81owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Toyota Tacoma problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 17% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 15% | 20 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 15% | 9,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 15% | 4,010 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 11% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 7% | 281 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% | 150 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 5% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine developed a loud knock while under normal driving conditions at 61,000 miles. Oil was changed every 5k miles since new. Dealer says my oil rings on piston skirt have failed and heavy scoring on cylinder #5 Replaced short block under my aftermarket warranty. Toyota refused to cover it because…
Driving in town 30 to 40mph, (while in drive) the vehicle revâd up like it was in neutral then went back to normal. That is concerning because it will cause transmission problems & pulling onto a road the truck could shift to (neutral) causing it to not go.
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.
Having two issues major issues thatâs causing me a $10,000 bill. The timing cover is leaking and there is a coolant bypass hose that is leaking. I have spend a lot of maintenance on this truck on maintaining it to have to remove the engine. As for the forward collision warning ive had it go off…
Brake master cylinder is leaking in the interior of truck on driver side floor mat. Oil is come from brake master cylinder seal.
Other Toyota Tacoma years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tacoma | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 Tacoma | 106 | 5 |
| 2024 Tacoma | 152 | 5 |
| 2023 Tacoma | 54 | 4 |
| 2022 Tacoma | 59 | 3 |
| 2021 | 81 | 0 |
| 2020 Tacoma | 90 | 1 |
| 2019 Tacoma | 219 | 4 |
| 2018 Tacoma | 209 | 3 |
| 2017 Tacoma | 242 | 5 |
| 2016 Tacoma | 323 | 4 |
| 2015 Tacoma | 101 | 4 |
| 2014 Tacoma | 93 | 4 |
| 2013 Tacoma | 125 | 6 |
| 2012 Tacoma | 295 | 7 |
| 2011 Tacoma | 186 | 9 |
| 2010 Tacoma | 294 | 13 |
| 2009 Tacoma | 519 | 13 |
| 2008 Tacoma | 447 | 11 |
| 2007 Tacoma | 541 | 10 |
| 2006 Tacoma | 782 | 11 |
| 2005 Tacoma | 707 | 10 |
| 2004 Tacoma | 414 | 3 |
| 2003 Tacoma | 360 | 3 |
| 2002 Tacoma | 333 | 3 |
| 2001 Tacoma | 396 | 4 |
| 2000 Tacoma | 211 | 0 |
| 1999 Tacoma | 249 | 0 |
| 1998 Tacoma | 300 | 1 |
| 1997 Tacoma | 131 | 0 |
| 1996 Tacoma | 253 | 1 |
| 1995 Tacoma | 177 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
Owners most often report power train, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 Toyota Tacoma a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tacoma model years, the 2021 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.