Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, the most recent reported on November 23, 2021 (Steering: hydraulic power assist system, Steering: rack and pinion). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).

How many 2021 Toyota Tundra complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Toyota Tundra recalls and problems

2 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Tundra.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Toyota Tundra recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist system · Steering: rack and pinion

NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 22,462 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
The risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Exterior lighting: headlights · Electrical system: wiring

NHTSA campaign 21V688000 · reported September 2, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 158,489 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
The risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other6
Electrical system4
Seats4
Visibility/wiper3
Exterior lighting2
Forward collision avoidance2
Steering2
Structure2
Air bags1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 14, 2026 · Tires
The TPMS display went thermal. It blew smoke out of the unit that is mounted to the drivers side front windshield. We were able to disconnect USB power to the device and roll the windows down to ventilate the cabin and ultimately remove the device from the windshield and isolate it. If we would not have been in the…

Jan 29, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Were were driving, my 2021 Toyota Tundra, just stopped running. No check engine lights had come on until the engine stalled as we coasted to a stop on the side of the road. We had it towed to the Central Maine Motor in Waterville, Maine 04901. Central Maine Motor -Toyota service just got my truck in to a service bay…

Jan 6, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
Airbag , it was bad accident on freeway , but my car airbag did not work.car did not inspect with dealer , they were not any waring sign

Oct 11, 2025 · Electrical system
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 or restart it to end the issue. My husband has witnessed thi happen many times. Scared I might have an electrical issue. Contact me back for assistance to me for this issue please. It doesn’t happen every time either.

Mar 21, 2025 · Power train · 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and jolted, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the…

Tundra model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	8	100	4	3
2019	9	74	4	2
2020	4	47	4	1
2021	2	24	1	1
2022	13	432	5	0
2023	13	412	7	5
2024	10	349	2	3

Across all years, the 2000 Tundra has the most complaints (1,011). All Toyota Tundra years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, the most recent reported on November 23, 2021 (Steering: hydraulic power assist system, Steering: rack and pinion). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Toyota Tundra?: Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (4).
How many 2021 Toyota Tundra complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 24 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 14, 2026.