2021 Toyota Tacoma problems, from the federal record
Owners of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, and the vehicle has 0 safety recall campaigns on file. The most-reported problem areas: transmission and drivetrain (13), brakes (11), engine (10).
Source: NHTSA complaint and recall databases, last verified July 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner self-reports; volume is a signal, not a verdict, and popular models draw more complaints because more are on the road.
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Safety recalls
NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Toyota Tacomain our data. Recall repairs are always free at the dealer, and NHTSA's VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls is the definitive check for your specific vehicle.