NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2021 Toyota Tundra owner complaints
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Toyota Tundra, describing incidents dated January 16, 2021 to August 12, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Seats 4 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 3 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 24 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11756908 · Filed
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…
ODI #11714344 · Filed
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…
ODI #11709234 · Filed
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
Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil
NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist
NHTSA #21V920000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice
Reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 22,462 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TB10 / 21TA10 · Owners notified January 21, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Headlight Electrical Connector May Overheat
NHTSA #21V688000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported September 2, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 158,489 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Toyota campaign 21TB06 / 21TA06 · Owners notified April 25, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Toyota Tundra model years
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