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).

Is 2021 a good year for the Tundra?

Across the 10 Tundra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 545 (2006). With 23 complaints, the 2021 Tundra sits belowthe model's median of 134.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

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…

  • Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy: 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra. See the full Tundra owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

Other Tundra model years

Compare every Tundra year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.

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