Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has 0 recalls, 71 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
71
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE | There are three concerns in this write up: at 117000 miles the blind spot monitoring system has fail... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | FRONT RADAR RECALL- NO BACK COVER AND GOES DEFECTIVE |
| Dec 8, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at high... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | truck is under 20 thousand miles right front brake shoes are loose and not in place. the whole brake... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, after depressin... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Heated seat stopped working after smelling a slight burning smell. I investigate and found discolore... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was a coolant leak, and the coo... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AC compressor pressure release discharges gas. Dealer states new compressor needed. Vehicle is only ... |
| Aug 18, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced extended cran... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the fuel p... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | N/A |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | when I push the brake pedal, it goes to the floor. I have had the brakes and master cylinder replace... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the reside... |
| Feb 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | ENGINE | 2021 Toyota Tacoma OR coolant bypass joint leaks at only 47800 miles. The cost of repair is $1490.36 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | When stopping vehicle (for instance, at a stop light), vehicle would stop normally when pressing the... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When vehicle is driven at 85 mph (cruise control set) speedometer jolts. Speed must be reduced to 84... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Toyota addressed this issue with the frame paint peeling off long ago but they have not launched a c... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jun 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I was idling in line for food when I noticed my thermostat gauge going slightly higher in temp. All ... |