repaired · 2023 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2021 Toyota Tundra, most often about the seats. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-688 the manufacturer reports only 69% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Toyota Tundra has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Seats
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility/wiper
2Forward collision avoidance
2Steering
2Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Power train
1Engine
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Toyota Tundra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Tundra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tundra median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2021 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Drivers seat has lateral movement in it associated when vehicle is engaged in a slow speed descending right turn. Dealer claims nothing is wrong.
I've taken my truck in 3 times for a problem with the driver seat having excessive play. Whenever I stop at a light or pull off the seat rocks back and forth. Each time I've taken it in to the dealership they tell me that it is a seat track issue and that if I raise my seat the play will lessen?…
The seats shifts back and forth when brakes applied or hit the accelerator pedal. I’ve taken to two different dealers n made complaints but not results or repairs have been made.
Own a 2021 Tundra?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.