Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, after depressin... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was idling in line for food when I noticed my thermostat gauge going slightly higher in temp. All ... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission constantly seeking a gear usually 5th to 6th while using Cruize control. At times over-... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle purchased less than year ago. Vehicle has approximately 10,000 miles on it. I am on my secon... |
| Mar 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The truck will accelerate on its own during highway speeds of 60+ MPH and residential 25+ MPH. Also ... |
| Aug 3, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was my 2021 Toyota Tacoma home after work on the highway at night at 11:00 pm. While on the highwa... |
| Jun 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Visible oil leak or staining in rear differential is consistent with a prior recall in 2016-2016 mod... |
| Mar 25, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | UPON ACCELERATION VEHICLE WILL HAVE DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, UP TO AND INCLUDING A NEAR STALL OR STUTTERI... |
| Nov 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | VEHICLE WILL NOT HOLD 6TH GEAR WHILE IN CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY DOWN SHIFT TO 5TH AND ... |