2021 Toyota Tundra: Reliability Data

30
Total Complaints
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
1
Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
6
Electrical System
4
Seats
4
Visibility/Wiper
3
Body
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Steering
2
Adaptive Cruise Control
1
Warnings
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1

Severity Assessment

1
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in Texas so he drove slower than usual. He went to pick up a part (for work) from another shop, he arrived at the shop, turned off the truck and went inside to retrieve the part for work. A few minutes later he came out to his truck and the hazard ..."
"Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in Texas so he drove slower than usual. He went to pick up a part (for work) from another shop, he arrived at the shop, turned off the truck and went inside to retrieve the part for work. A few minutes later he came out to his truck and the hazard ..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 13 CA: 5 UT: 2 SC: 2 ME: 2 VA: 1 WI: 1 FL: 1 DC: 1 MA: 1

Who Files Complaints?

3.3%
Original Owners
96.7%
Second+ Owners

Toyota Tundra — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
2000133361
200154237
200264339
200352040
200465035
200549047
200667550
200753540
200845831
2009531
201021620
201118411
201221311
20131059
20141153
2015544
20161504
20171093
20181487
20191015
2020525
20225927
20235259
20243923
20251639

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Headlights
Campaign 21V688000 | 02/09/2021
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21V920000 | 23/11/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21E103000 | 23/12/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28