Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 recalls, 23 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
23
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 4, 2026
21V688000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the hig...
21V920000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assem...
21E103000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Were were driving, my 2021 Toyota Tundra, just stopped running. No check engine lights had come on u... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Airbag , it was bad accident on freeway , but my car airbag did not work.car did not inspect with de... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | STEERING | The power steering failed at around 38,000 miles. The dealership indicated the entire assembly need... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My sunroof exploded due to weather conditions while i was driving with my family on highway during h... |
| May 3, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My moon/sunroof exploded while driving for no apparent reason. |
| Mar 11, 2024 | SEATS | Drivers seat has lateral movement in it associated when vehicle is engaged in a slow speed descendin... |
| Mar 10, 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Pre collision warning has erroneously activated numerous (>10) times on the same section of roadway.... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | SEATS | I've taken my truck in 3 times for a problem with the driver seat having excessive play. Whenever I... |
| Jun 23, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after inserting the fuel nozzle into ... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The software in the combination meter's electronic control Instrument Panel LCD display frequently g... |
| Mar 4, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | When I was driving and snow accumulating on the windshield put stress on the windshield wiper arm. T... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Vehicle is now 6 months old from original & new purchase. Within 30-days of ownership, (1) approx 1... |
| Jun 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | LED lights are loose and rattle and flash all over the place. While driving over 40+mph or going ove... |
| May 23, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Driver side wiper does not work while passenger side works. Has not been into dealer yet, due for st... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | SEATS | The seats shifts back and forth when brakes applied or hit the accelerator pedal. I’ve taken to two... |
| Feb 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When I turn the key to crank my radio doesn’t come on , A/C won’t blow and I have to jiggle the keys... |
| Feb 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in Texas so he drove slower than usual. He went t... |
| Nov 21, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds using adap... |