Electrical system: wiringRecall 21V-688 · 2018–2021 Toyota Tundra

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 21V-688 covers 158,489 2018–2021 Toyota Tundra for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.

69%
Vehicles repaired109,744 of 158,489 · 2024 Q1
Vehicles affected158,4891 model
ReportedSep 2, 2021Owners notified Apr 25, 2022
Complaints since29Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V688000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The 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.

The risk

An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

69%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,369 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2022 Q22024 Q1
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Vehicles in this recall