2021 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability

The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 23 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seats. Owners most often flag *second generation (2007-2021):.

Safety record for the 2021 model year

23
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
4
seats
4
visibility/wiper
3
steering
2
structure
2

Recalls affecting the 2021 Tundra

exterior lighting:headlights

Campaign 21V688000

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 con…

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21V920000

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 …

steering:hydraulic power assist system

Campaign 21E103000

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 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the second-generation Tundra (approximately 2007-2021), particularly those equipped with the 5.7L V8, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for reliability, longevity, and r

  • *Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy — 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Paint quality issues — Clear coat peeling and paint chipping, specifically noted on 2014 models in metallic blue. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical gremlins — Random electrical issues noted in isolated reports. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Third Generation (2022-Present):

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra.

Typical used price

Used Tundra listings typically run $42,173–$66,899 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Tundra model years

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