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2021 Toyota Tundra: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

3Safety recalls
23Owner complaints
4★NHTSA overall
Quick answer

The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 open NHTSA safety recalls and 23 owner complaints on file, with an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether the work was done and to verify mileage and title.

Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 open safety recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 4-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public safety record. To see whether a specific Tundra had its recalls repaired and how its mileage and title check out, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Campaign 21V688000 · 02/09/2021

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.

RiskAn overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
RemedyDealers 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.
2

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 21V920000 · 23/11/2021

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.

RiskAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.
3

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 21E103000 · 23/12/2021

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.

RiskAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers 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.

What owners complain about

The systems 2021 Toyota Tundra owners report most often to federal regulators:

Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System4
Seats4
Visibility3
Wiper3
Steering2

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?

Yes. The 2021 Toyota Tundra has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Check your specific VIN to see whether the work was completed.

What problems do 2021 Toyota Tundra owners report?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2021 Toyota Tundra, most often about the unknown or other, electrical system, seats.

How do I check a specific Tundra's history?

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