2021 Toyota Tacoma: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Lower caution

A cleaner record than most used cars — still inspect and test drive.

0Safety recalls
76Owner complaints
2Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

No safety recalls are on record for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Still confirm with the seller and at nhtsa.gov by VIN.

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Paint peeling / rust — 6 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 4 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Power Train
13
Unknown Or Other
12
Service Brakes
11
Engine
10
Electrical System
9
Forward Collision Avoidance
8

Is 2021 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Toyota Tacoma years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013
124
2015
100
2016
323
2017
237
2018
198
2019
209
2021 ◀ this
76

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have?

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has 0 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2021 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported issues are paint peeling / rust, stalling / loss of power while driving. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.