NHTSA has received 24 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Tundra, or 4.2 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2021 vehicles we track, it ranks #8 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 88% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 96% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2021-10-03 and 2026-08-14. Median delay from incident to filing: 6 days.
24Complaints
4.2Complaints per year on the road
0.1Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
8.3%Share involving a crash or fire
4Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2020) drew 6.7 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2022) drew 91.2 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2021 model collected 9 complaints, 85% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (16.7% of complaints), followed by Body & structure (16.7%) and Other (16.7%). 2 reports (8.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 26 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (33% of incidents). 4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. 8% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.1
vs. other Toyota models0.12
vs. other 2021 models0.11
vs. other Full-size pickups0.04
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (9)0.15
Wayne drove the truck to work. It was an icy day in Texas so he drove slower than usual. He went to pick up a part (for work) from another shop, he arrived at the shop, turned off the truck and went inside to retrieve the part for work.
Electrical · 2022-02-05 · ODI 11450576 · Fire
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…
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11756908
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.
Engine · 2026-01-29 · ODI 11714344
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.
Electrical · 2025-10-11 · ODI 11692748
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 21E103000 · 2021-12-23
Summary: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 21V920000 · 2021-11-23
Summary: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Summary: 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.
Risk: An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
24 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, or about 4.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2021 Toyota Tundra?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 16.7% of complaints.
Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra still generating complaints?
4 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2021 Toyota Tundra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 24 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Tundra, or 4.2 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2021 vehicles we track, it ranks #8 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 88% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 96% lower.