2021 Toyota Tacoma: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
77
Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
15
Injuries
254.5
Severity index
Severity index 254.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 90 2021 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma ranks 1 of 90 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2021 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 16.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 15.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 15.6% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 13.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 11.7% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 8 | 10.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 9.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 7.8% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 13 of 77 complaints (16.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.