2021 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability
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24 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Tundra?The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seats.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2021 a good year for the Tundra?
Across the 27 Tundra model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 1,032 (2000). With 24 complaints, the 2021 Tundra sits below the model's median of 155.
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
Recalls affecting the 2021 Tundra
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 21V688000Toyota 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.
steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21V920000Toyota 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.
steering:hydraulic power assist system
Campaign 21E103000Toyota 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation.
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 $29,104–$45,177.
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