2021 Toyota Tundra recalls

3 safety recalls, 24 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
24Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Toyota Tundra recall list

Steering recall

21E-103
December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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 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 recall

21V-920
November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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 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.

Exterior Lighting recall

21V-688
September 2, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem
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 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.

2021 Toyota Tundra owner complaints

24 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Unknown or Other6
Electrical System4
Seats4
Visibility/Wiper3
Steering2
Structure2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Exterior Lighting2
Tires1
Engine1

Recent complaints

August 14, 2026Tires

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 have been in the vehicle at the time of the failure this could have been a catastrophic failure between the solar collector and the LiFePO4 battery going thermal. There has been no inspection of the vehicle as we were able to remove the device prior to any serious damage. There were no warnings, the TPMS display simply went dark and quite reporting tire data, then a strong burning smell followed b

January 29, 2026EngineFuel/Propulsion System

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 to a service bay today 1/29/26 and in formed me the failure was due to the fuel pressure module and a fuel pump failure. Toyota has other years of vehicles that they have issues recalls for and my truck has the same fuel system and fuel pump as in those year vehicles, but no recalls for my truck, a 2021 Toyota Tundra built in Sept/Oct of 2020. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF

January 6, 2026Air BagsCrash1 injury

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

October 11, 2025Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

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. Contact me back for assistance to me for this issue please. It doesn’t happen every time either.

March 21, 2025Power Train

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly hesitated and jolted, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.

2021 Toyota Tundra crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Toyota Tundra: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 19.8%.

2021 Toyota Tundra recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Toyota Tundra. The most recent, filed December 23, 2021, concerns the steering.

What are the most common 2021 Toyota Tundra problems?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (6 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2021 Toyota Tundra safe?

The 2021 Toyota Tundra earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Toyota Tundra?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.