2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls and problems
No recalls and 81 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
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2021 Toyota Tacoma recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Brake master cylinder is leaking in the interior of truck on driver side floor mat. Oil is come from brake master cylinder seal.
Tacoma model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 209 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 219 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 90 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 81 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 54 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 154 | 6 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2006 Tacoma has the most complaints (782). All Toyota Tacoma years →
Questions
- Does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
- Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (14 complaints), followed by engine (12).
- How many 2021 Toyota Tacoma complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 9 of 81 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 9, 2026.