2021 Toyota Tacoma Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.

Most common 2021 Toyota Tacoma problems

Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	14
Service Brakes	12
Unknown Or Other	12
Engine	12
Forward Collision Avoidance	9
Electrical System	9
Air Bags	7
Structure	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Vehicle Speed Control	5

What owners report

2026-10-09, Engine
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 I was 1k miles over factory warranty

2026-09-08, Power Train
Driving in town 30 to 40mph, (while in drive) the vehicle rev’d 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.

2026-08-29, Structure
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.

2026-08-08, Engine
Having two issues major issues that’s 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 multiple times witout a vehicle there. While in cruise control ive had it unexpectedly break on me when there was no visible vehicle infront or next to me.

2026-07-13, Service Brakes
Brake master cylinder is leaking in the interior of truck on driver side floor mat. Oil is come from brake master cylinder seal.

2021 Toyota Tacoma questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (14), Service Brakes (12), Unknown Or Other (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Toyota Tacoma has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.